Finding a Nursery in Liverpool: A 2025 Parent Guide

1. Understand your childcare needs

Think about:

• Location - close to home, work, or key routes like the M62 or Queens Drive.

• Hours -many open 7.30 am – 6 pm; some offer extended or shift-friendly sessions.

• Curriculum style - play-based, Montessori, or forest-school approaches.

• Budget - Liverpool remains one of the UK’s more affordable cities, with full-time private fees around £1,050 per month.

• Funding - check what government support you qualify for in our funded hours guide →.

2. Nuuri-registered nurseries in Liverpool

Explore these verified nurseries already listed on Nuuri - each with photos, fee details and contact forms:

• Bumbles Orrell Park - long-established, community-driven nursery with outdoor learning focus.

• Bumbles Aintree - modern setting with strong pre-school programme.

• Bumbles Old Swan - bright, welcoming rooms and flexible sessions.

• Bumbles Maghull - family-run nursery near transport links, known for warm staff.

• Cosy Corner Day Nursery - home-from-home setting with an emphasis on emotional wellbeing.

• Kiddy Academy Wavertree - creative learning spaces and healthy-eating focus.

• 1st Steps Day Nursery - purpose-built nursery offering baby, toddler and pre-school rooms.

• Atherton House School - combines nursery and early-prep education within one site.

• Streatham House Nursery - Ofsted Outstanding, with extensive outdoor provision.

• Elm House Day Nursery Childwall - small, nurturing environment rated highly by local parents.

You can view all Liverpool listings and take virtual tours directly on Nuuri.co.uk.

3. Fees & funding

Typical full-time (50 hrs/week) costs:

• £1,000 – £1,100 per month (£12,000 – £13,000 per year)

• Part-time 3 days/week: ~ £750 per month

Funding snapshot (England 2025)

Age	Hours per week	Roll-out
3–4 yrs	15 universal + 15 for eligible working parents	Now
2 yrs	15 for eligible working parents	Started Apr 2024
9 mos – 2 yrs	15 for eligible working parents	Sep 2024
9 mos – 4 yrs	30 for eligible working parents	Sep 2025

Combine with Tax-Free Childcare (20 % top-up) or Universal Credit childcare where eligible.

For a personalised estimate, try the Nuuri Childcare Cost Calculator →.

4. When to apply

Popular areas such as Aigburth, Allerton and Mossley Hill often have waiting lists of 12–18 months.

✔ Begin enquiring 9–12 months in advance.
✔ Join multiple waiting lists via Nuuri’s enquiry tool.
✔ Book visits early – virtual or in-person.

5. What to look for on visits

• Staff warmth and communication

• Outdoor access (many Liverpool nurseries visit Sefton or Calderstones Park)

• Nutrition and menus

• Daily updates via nursery apps

• Transparency around deposits, extras, and funded-hour patterns

6. Why use Nuuri

Nuuri brings together everything parents need:

• Compare fees, hours and Ofsted ratings in one place

• Filter by funded-hour eligibility or SEND experience

• View professional photos and 360° tours

• Enquire instantly – no calls or emails required

Start your Liverpool search now at nuuri.co.uk and discover the right nursery for your family.

🔗 Related reading

• How funded childcare hours work in England

• Childcare Cost Calculator

• Settling-In Strategies