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4.7★ average from 97 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 16 day nurseries within 2 miles of Southport, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 2 rated Outstanding, 13 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. 2 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 116 Google reviews across 10 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 7 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 13 are registered to take babies under two. Open any nursery below for its inspection history, fees, hours and what local parents have said.

Nurseries in Southport at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for settings within 2 miles of Southport.

16
Ofsted-registered nurseries
100%
Good or Outstanding
4.7★
116 parent reviews
7
Accept funded hours
13
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding2
  • Good13

1 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 2 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there near Southport?
We list 16 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Southport. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Southport are rated Outstanding?
2 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 2 miles of Southport, including St Cuthberts Pre-School Playgroup, Kids Count Pre-School. 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 Southport?
Across 10 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 2 miles of Southport have left 116 Google reviews at an average of 4.7★. 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 Southport?
7 of the 16 nurseries within 2 miles of Southport (44%) 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 Southport take babies?
13 settings within 2 miles of Southport 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.

These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more