Nurseries in Liverpool
Liverpool is one of the most vibrant and densely populated areas in Merseyside, covering the central L1–L3 postcodes. Families benefit from excellent transport connections, museums, parks such as Sefton Park and Princes Park, waterfront attractions, children’s centres and a wide choice of nurseries and preschools. Demand is high across both the commercial city centre and surrounding residential districts.
Parents in Liverpool 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
- 10,805 places
Nurseries near you in Liverpool
nuuri registered
58 places
Ages 1 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
6 March 2024
nuuri registered
60 places
Ages 1 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
5 November 2024
nuuri registered
70 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
25 April 2024
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
nuuri registered
59 places
Ages 1 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
23 August 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
In Liverpool, private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old. School nurseries and maintained settings usually offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education starts the term after your child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier.
Across England all 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours per week, with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. Some 2 year olds also qualify based on household circumstances, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old may access funded childcare. Tax-Free Childcare provides a 20 percent government top-up to help with nursery costs.
Nursery fees in Liverpool city centre generally range from £55–£85 per day, depending on location, facilities and demand.
All nurseries in Liverpool are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Liverpool City Council.
Ask about outdoor space, meal charges, how funded hours are delivered, staff retention and proximity to transport routes.
Applying for funding
Liverpool 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
