Nurseries in Crosby & Waterloo
Crosby and Waterloo are highly popular family neighbourhoods in Sefton, covering the L22 and L23 postcodes. Known for beaches, parks, high-performing schools and a strong selection of nurseries, demand for early years places is consistently high across both areas.
Parents in Crosby & Waterloo typically pay £66 per day for childcare, which is slightly 13% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £66
- Comparison
- -13% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 738 places
Nurseries near you in Crosby & Waterloo
nuuri registered
63 places
Ages 1 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
18 March 2022
nuuri registered
60 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
2 November 2022
nuuri registered
80 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
22 December 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
Most nurseries in Crosby and Waterloo accept babies from 3 months old. School nurseries typically begin at age 2 or 3.
All 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours, with many working families eligible for 30 hours. Some 2 year olds and eligible working parents of babies from 9 months old may also qualify. Tax-Free Childcare adds a 20 percent top-up.
Daily nursery fees in Crosby and Waterloo usually range from £55–£85 due to high demand.
All nurseries in Crosby and Waterloo are regulated by Ofsted, with funding overseen by Sefton Council.
Ask about waiting lists, outdoor space, opening hours, meal policies and how funded hours are delivered.
Applying for funding
Crosby & Waterloo is covered by Sefton Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Sefton Council website
