Nurseries and childcare in Wirral
We know of 73 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers across Wirral. 3 are state nursery schools, shown below with their latest Ofsted inspection: 3 of 3 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 across Wirral
- Castleway Nursery SchoolGood or better Good in every area (2024)
- Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family CentreGood or better School remains Outstanding (2024) · phone and directions
- Somerville Nursery SchoolGood or better Standards maintained (2025) · 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 by area
A few to start with
- Busy Bees Day care preschool 106 Upton Rd, Wirral, CH46 0SF 5 Call
- Busy Bees Wirral Prenton Day care preschool 4 Holm Ln, Birkenhead, CH43 2HP 5 Call
- First Class Nursery School Preschool 114 Storeton Rd, Birkenhead, CH42 8NA 5 Call
- Little Cherubs Day Nursery and Preschool Home service Old Chester Rd, Wirral, CH42 5 Call
- Little Learners Nursery School Home service North Cheshire Trading Estate, Prenton Way, Birkenhead, CH43 5 Call
- Lyn's Little Ones Preschool Liscard Rd, Wallasey, CH44 5 Call
- Lyn's Little Ones Pre School Preschool 78 Union St, Wallasey, CH44 0BW 5 Call
- Miriam Day Nursery Day care preschool 344 Laird St, Birkenhead, CH41 7AL 5 Call
- Oakdale Children's Nursery Day care preschool Oakdale Rd, Wallasey, CH44 5 Call
- Partou Oxton Day Nursery & Pre-school Preschool 14 Shrewsbury Rd, Birkenhead, CH43 1UX 5 Call
- Penkett Day Nursery Preschool Penkett Rd, Wallasey, CH45 5 Call
- Small Steps Day Nursery and Preschool Home service Lang Lane, Wirral, CH48 5 Call
- Smarties Nursery and Preschool Preschool Station Approach, Wirral, CH47 8XA 5 Call
- Somerville Nursery School Preschool Brentwood St, Wallasey, CH44 5 Call
- Wirral Montessori Ltd. Preschool 20 Ball's Rd, Birkenhead, CH43 5RE 5 Call
- Bethany Day Nursery Day care preschool 162 Eastham Rake, Wirral, CH62 9AD Call
- Bluebells Day Nursery Child care and day care Gratrix Rd, Wirral, CH62 Call
- Bright Stars Childcare Preschool Victoria Road, Birkenhead, CH42 Call
- Cosy Corner Day Nursery Preschool Lorne Road, Prenton, CH43 5 Call
- Dogs Go Social Day Care Centre Pet boarding Champions Business Park, Arrowe Park Rd, Wirral, CH49 0AB Call
- Esholt Day Nursery Preschool Gayton Lane, Wirral, CH60 Call
- Fun Train Day Nursery Child care and day care 7-9 Hamilton St, Birkenhead, CH41 6DL 5 Call
- Ganneys Meadow School and Family Hub Preschool New Hey Rd, Wirral, CH49 Call
- Heswall Centre Day care preschool Telegraph Rd, Wirral, CH60 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.
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 Wirral?
We know of 73 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers across Wirral, including 3 state nursery schools. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
Other things people look for
Nursery school inspections from Ofsted, Open Government Licence. Listings from Overture Maps, the Food Standards Agency and © OpenStreetMap contributors. Missing one? Tell us.