The first 3 years…

The most important time in a child’s life are
the first 3 years of development

Sticky Fingers Nursery

All our staff are passionate about working with children within early years and are committed to providing a secure setting where children can laugh, learn and feel loved. Between them they have a wealth of experience looking after preschool children and they boast a wealth of creative ideas to engage the little ones in fun daily activities.

Does your 2 year old qualify for 15 hours free childcare?

Your 2-year-old can get free early education and childcare if you live in England and get one of the following benefits:

  • Income Support

  • income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)

  • income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

  • Universal Credit

  • tax credits and you have an annual income of under £16,190 before tax

  • the guaranteed element of State Pension Credit

  • support through part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act

  • the Working Tax Credit 4-week run on (the payment you get when you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit)

A child can also get free early education and childcare if any of the following apply:

  • they’re looked after by a local council

  • they have a current statement of special education needs (SEN) or an education, health and care (EHC) plan

  • they get Disability Living Allowance

  • they’ve left care under a special guardianship order, child arrangements order or adoption order

If you would like to enquire about a place for your child please e-mail nursery@imagineiftrust.org or call us on 0151 5221385. 


Play Promotes

Imagination, Independence and Creativity in Children

Sticky Fingers Playgroup

Sticky Fingers is a parent & toddler group with over 15 years experience of providing a safe, fun & creative environment for kids to play, learn & grow. We provide craft activities, song time & a huge amount of space to run around! Refreshments & toast for parents & children are served free of charge.

The sessions are based in the Frontline Centre in Wavertree. The cost is £5 per adult and child then £1 for each additional adult or child. 

“Just knowing there’s somewhere to go where I’m guaranteed to see friendly faces and parents with kids of a similar age is wonderful. My girls love having all the space to run around and I can them play, knowing they’re secure and happy.”

Our opening times for 2023/24 are listed below. Please note we are a term time only setting.

Wednesdays 10am-11.45am
Thursdays 10am-11.45am & 1pm-2.45pm

Fridays 10am-11.45am

Stay up to date with all the latest news and book your sessions via our Facebook Page.


The Zone

Over the past 18 months, we have been in contact with Primary Schools in the local area. It became clear that there was a need for an afterschool program for young people. In September 2021 we launched the Zone, a youth hub from years 3-9 every Monday from 4pm-5.30pm.

Our aim with The Zone is to provide a fun, safe and active environment for local children two evenings each week including games, dancing, sports and refreshments. The Zone after-school-club provides a positive and energising environment where children feel safe and secure. The activities are all fun, engaging and appeal to all children. We want them to feel affirmed, and their mental health to be supported. We provide early intervention, hoping to prevent things getting out of hand and stopping them needing more specialised interventions later.