Nurseries and childcare in Waterloo
We know of 23 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Waterloo, 1 of them in Waterloo itself. 2 are state nursery schools, shown below with their latest Ofsted inspection: 2 of 2 judged good or better. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
State nursery schools within 3 miles of the middle of Waterloo
- Greenacre Community Nursery SchoolGood or better School remains Good (2024) · 2.0 mi
- Cambridge Nursery SchoolGood or better Report card Jul 2026: Strong standard in 1, expected standard in 5 · 2.8 mi · phone and directions
Each name goes to its Ofsted reports. Primary schools, many with a nursery class, are on the schools page.
Nurseries and childcare near Waterloo, nearest first
- Waterloo Park Day care preschool · 0.5 miles 8 Haigh Rd, Liverpool, L22 3XP 5 Call
- Little Hearts Day Nursery Preschool · 0.6 miles 106-118 Rawson Rd, Liverpool, L21 1HP 4 Call
- Kristaval Day Care Home service · 0.8 miles 19 Warrenhouse Rd, Liverpool, L22 6QN Call
- Kids Planet Crosby Day care preschool · 0.9 miles 137 Liverpool Rd, Liverpool, L23 5TE Call
- Blundellsands Kindergarten Preschool · 1.1 miles Blundellsands Rd W, Liverpool, L23 5 Call
- Bright Sparks St Mary's Early Years Preschool · 1.1 miles Claremont House, Liverpool Road, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 5TW 5 Call
- Sand Dunes Nursery School School · 1.1 miles Caradoc Road, Liverpool, L21 Call
- Seaforth Children's Centre Child care and day care · 1.1 miles 39 Caradoc Rd, Liverpool, L21 4NB Call
- Atherton House Nursery Preschool · 1.1 miles Alexandra Rd, Liverpool, L23 5 Call
- Early Days Preschool · 1.3 miles 7-15 Linacre Rd, Liverpool, L21 8NJ Call
- Tweenie Tots 2 Community Childcare Services Child care and day care · 1.4 miles English Martyrs Parish Hall, School Lane, Liverpool, L21 7LX Call
- Nanny Plus Childcare Solutions Child care and day care · 1.8 miles Thirlmere Dr, Liverpool, L21 Call
- Litherland Moss Children's Centre Day care preschool · 1.9 miles Moss Lane, Liverpool, L21 Call
- 1st Steps Child care and day care · 2.0 miles Irlam Rd Suite 42, Bootle, L20 Call
- Tilly Tots Day Nursery Preschool · 2.0 miles 418 Stanley Rd, Bootle, L20 5AE Call
- New Directions Child care and day care · 2.2 miles 211 Linacre Lane, Bootle, L20 6AD Call
- Early Learners Day Nursery Preschool · 2.3 miles 4 Bridle Rd, Bootle, L30 4XS Call
- Nethertots Nursery Day care preschool · 2.4 miles Chester Avenue, Bootle, L30 Call
- Early Learners Day Nursery Day care preschool · 2.6 miles Hawthorne Rd, Bootle, L20 Call
- Wind in the Willows Child Care Home service · 2.6 miles Ronald Ross Ave, Bootle, L30 5RH 5 Call
- Cambridge Nursery School Preschool · 2.7 miles Cambridge Rd, Bootle, L20 Call
- Elaine&Hayleys Daycare Day care preschool · 2.8 miles Moss Lane, Liverpool, L9 Call
- Vale Kids Nursery Day care preschool · 2.8 miles Vale House Community Centre Vale Park, Wallasey, CH45 1LZ Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Nurseries and childcare nearby
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Waterloo?
We know of 23 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Waterloo, including 2 state nursery schools. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
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