Nurseries in Kensington & Fairfield
Kensington & Fairfield is a busy urban neighbourhood close to Liverpool city centre, popular with families and students. Covering the L6 and L7 postcodes, it offers a wide choice of nurseries, early years centres and childminders, with strong transport links into the city.
Parents in Kensington & Fairfield typically pay £65 per day for childcare, which is slightly 13% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £65
- Comparison
- -13% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 318 places
Frequently Asked Questions
Most nurseries in Kensington & Fairfield accept children from 3 months old, while maintained nurseries offer places from 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 qualify depending on circumstances, and working parents of 9-month-olds may access funded childcare. Tax-Free Childcare adds a 20 percent government contribution.
Nursery fees in the area typically range from £50–£75 per day depending on demand and facilities.
Nurseries in Kensington & Fairfield are regulated by Ofsted, with funding overseen by Liverpool City Council.
Ask about space, staff qualifications, funded hour arrangements and communication with families.
Applying for funding
Kensington & Fairfield 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

