Childcare in Sefton
Nurseries, childminders, fees and Ofsted ratings — computed from the official register.
166
Providers
104
Nurseries
11.5%
Outstanding
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Avg fee
Top-rated nurseries in Sefton
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- St Cuthberts Pre-School PlaygroupSouthport · Outstanding
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- Bright Sparks NurseryLiverpool · Outstanding
- Wind In The Willows Childcare (Sefton)Bootle · Outstanding
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- Kids Count Pre-SchoolSouthport · Outstanding
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Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Sefton
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are there in Sefton?
Sefton has 166 registered childcare providers: 104 nurseries and 62 childminders.
How good are nurseries in Sefton?
11.5% of rated providers in Sefton hold an Outstanding grade (12 Outstanding, 92 Good).
Can I use funded 15/30 hours childcare in Sefton?
Yes — eligible families can use government-funded childcare hours at participating providers in Sefton. Each provider profile shows funded place availability where known.
Inspection data sourced from Ofsted (England), Care Inspectorate (Scotland), and CIW (Wales), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. NurseryMatch is independent of Ofsted, the Care Inspectorate, CIW, and the UK Government.