Nurseries in Garston & Speke
Garston and Speke cover the L19 and L24 postcodes in South Liverpool, offering a mix of residential areas, parks, retail zones and excellent transport links including Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Families benefit from children’s centres, community hubs and a wide choice of nurseries and early years settings.
Parents in Garston & Speke 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
- 944 places
Nurseries near you in Garston & Speke
Frequently Asked Questions
Most nurseries in Garston and Speke accept babies from 3 months old, while school nurseries usually begin at age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after a child turns 3.
All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 funded hours, increasing to 30 for many working families. Some 2 year olds and eligible working parents of babies from 9 months also qualify. Tax-Free Childcare provides a 20 percent government top-up.
Daily nursery costs in this area typically range from £48–£75 depending on setting type, demand and availability.
Nurseries in Garston and Speke are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Liverpool City Council.
Ask about outdoor play access, meal charges, flexibility of funded hours, and proximity to local transport links.
Applying for funding
Garston & Speke is covered by Liverpool City Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Liverpool City Council website

