Best nurseries in Ormskirk
10 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in West Lancashire, 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 | Springfield Montessori Nursery Full day care · 111 places · L39 6ST | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Asmall Nursery Full day care · 32 places · L39 3PJ | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | Pavilion Preschool Full day care · 24 places · L39 5DG | Report card: 3 strong, 2 expected (Jan 2026) |
| 4 | Ruff Lane Day Nursery at Abbeyfield House Full day care · 68 places · L39 4QX | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Learning Curves Nursery Full day care · 60 places · L39 5AS | Good (2025) |
| 6 | First Chapter Day Nursery Full day care · 80 places · L40 7SN | Good (2024) |
| 7 | Portico Kindergarten Full day care · 40 places · L39 6SF | Good (2023) |
| 8 | Portico at West End Full day care · 68 places · L39 1PA | Good (2022) |
| 9 | Acorns At Ormskirk Church Of England Primary School Sessional day care · 9 places · L39 2DP | Good (2022) |
| 10 | Munchkins Childcare Full day care · 53 places · L39 4RY | Good (2021) |
How much does nursery cost in Ormskirk?
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.
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What are the best nurseries in Ormskirk?
Of 10 nurseries and pre-schools in Ormskirk, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Springfield Montessori Nursery, Asmall Nursery, Pavilion Preschool.
How much does nursery cost in Ormskirk?
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 Ormskirk?
10 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 10 of them inspected so far.
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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.