Best nurseries in Formby
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Sefton, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Habla Bilingual Day Nursery Full day care · 60 places · L37 2DB | Good (2023) |
| 2 | Busy Bees Day Nursery at Formby Full day care · 66 places · L37 2EQ | Good (2023) |
| 3 | Saint Jerome's Pre-School Playgroup Full day care · 30 places · L37 2LX | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Early Days Day Nursery Full day care · 96 places · L37 3NB | Good (2022) |
| 5 | LastAct Studios Full day care · L37 3PD | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Formby?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in North West, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Formby?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Formby; listed first: Habla Bilingual Day Nursery, Busy Bees Day Nursery at Formby, Saint Jerome's Pre-School Playgroup.
How much does nursery cost in Formby?
In North West, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £178 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Formby?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Bootle (Sefton) · Crosby (Sefton) · Maghull · Southport · Seaforth
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.