ONE of Liverpool’s oldest children’s nurseries is officially re-born later this week (Wednesday, July 14) as a Sure Start Children’s Centre.

The former local authority Dales Day Nursery in Walton - which opened in 1968 – has been transformed with a £1.5 million investment to become County Children’s Centre, offering many more services.

It is co-located on the site of Arnot St Mary Church of England Primary School, providing support for local families and children from pre-birth through to the age of 11. 

The official ribbon cutting ceremony will be performed by former Arnot School pupil, 87 year old Ronnie Dalglish, and one year old Louis Gayle - who attends the new Children’s Centre with his mum Sophie.

The Sure Start Children’s Centre includes a 48 place nursery, health, midwife and maternity services and Job Centre Plus training and employment advice for parents.

Almost all of the 970 under five’s in the catchment area have already registered, and it is also used by a wide range of other organisations including a Dad’s Club and the Polish community.

The opening will be followed by a celebration Family Fun Day attended by people who use the centre.

It is one of 26 Sure Start Children’s Centres across Liverpool.