How many day nurseries are there in Knowsley?

We list 39 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Knowsley, 38 of which have a Knowsley address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.

Which nurseries near Knowsley are rated Outstanding?

3 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Knowsley, including Sandfield Natural Play Centre, Rainbow Childcare (Kirkby). Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.

What do parents say about nurseries near Knowsley?

Across 15 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Knowsley have left 126 Google reviews at an average of 4.4★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.

Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Knowsley?

21 of the 39 nurseries in Knowsley (54%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.

Which nurseries near Knowsley take babies?

19 settings in Knowsley are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.

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4.4★ average from 126 parent reviews on Google

We track 39 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Knowsley. At their latest inspection: 3 rated Outstanding, 27 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement — 97% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 3 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 126 Google reviews across 15 of these nurseries, averaging 4.4★. 21 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 19 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and parent reviews.

Nurseries in Knowsley at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Knowsley.

Ofsted-registered nurseries

97%

Good or Outstanding

4.4★

126 parent reviews

Accept funded hours

Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

Outstanding3
Good27
Requires improvement1

7 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 3 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

Highest rated in Knowsley

Unity Child Care · 4.7★ (15)
Sandfield Natural Play Centre · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.6★ (9)
Rainbow Childcare (Kirkby) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (5)

Towns & areas in Knowsley

All day nurseries in Knowsley

Bloom Children's Day Nurseries and Out of School Clubs · Prescot
Bloom @ Kirkby Town centre · Liverpool
Bloom Stockbridge Village · Liverpool
Bright Horizons Kirkby Day Nursery and Preschool · Liverpool
Explorers Kirkby · Liverpool
High Hopes at Longview · Liverpool
Hollies St Mary's · Liverpool
Honey Pot Nursery Huyton · Liverpool
Kids In Bloom @ Northwood Childrens Centre · Liverpool
Kids In Bloom @ Southdene Childrens Centre · Liverpool
Kids in Bloom Out Of School Club · LIVERPOOL
Kids Planet Fazakerley · Liverpool
Kids Planet Halewood · Liverpool
Kids Planet Kings Park · Knowsley
Kids Planet Kirkby · Kirkby
Kids Planet Knowsley Safari · Prescot
Kids Planet Whiston · Prescot
L.U.V Nurseries · Huyton
Little Angels Childcare Nursery · Liverpool
Little Cedars Montessori · Prescot
Little Gems Nursery and After School Club · LIVERPOOL
Little seedlings day nursery · Liverpool
Little Seedlings Day Nursery · Liverpool
Lynwood Day Nursery · Prescot
Mosscroft Childcare · LIVERPOOL
Noodles Nursery · Whiston
Playtots · Prescot
Playtots · Liverpool
Playtots · LIVERPOOL
PlayTots Northwood · Liverpool
Rainbow Childcare (Kirkby) · LIVERPOOL
Roby Bambinos Nursery · Liverpool
Sandfield Natural Play Centre · Whiston
Susana's Home From Home · LIVERPOOL
Swanside family support · Liverpool
The Apple Trust Neighbourhood Nursery · Huyton
Tigers Tots Nursery · Liverpool
Tree Tots Nursery ( Knowsley) · Stockbridge Village
Unity Child Care · Liverpool

Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Knowsley?: We list 39 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Knowsley, 38 of which have a Knowsley address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Knowsley are rated Outstanding?: 3 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Knowsley, including Sandfield Natural Play Centre, Rainbow Childcare (Kirkby). Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Knowsley?: Across 15 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Knowsley have left 126 Google reviews at an average of 4.4★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Knowsley?: 21 of the 39 nurseries in Knowsley (54%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Knowsley take babies?: 19 settings in Knowsley are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.