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4.6★ average from 307 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 51 day nurseries in Sefton, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 4 rated Outstanding, 42 rated Good — 100% 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 312 Google reviews across 28 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 27 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 34 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 Sefton at a glance

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

51
Ofsted-registered nurseries
100%
Good or Outstanding
4.5★
312 parent reviews
27
Accept funded hours
34
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding4
  • Good42

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

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Sefton?
We list 51 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Sefton, 50 of which have a Sefton address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Sefton are rated Outstanding?
4 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Sefton. 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 Sefton?
Across 28 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Sefton have left 312 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. 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 Sefton?
27 of the 51 nurseries in Sefton (53%) 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 Sefton take babies?
34 settings in Sefton 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.