Best nurseries in Whiston
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Knowsley, 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 | Sandfield Natural Play Centre Full day care · 70 places · L35 3SR | Outstanding (2021) |
| 2 | Noodles Nursery Full day care · 88 places · L35 3RF | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Lynwood Day Nursery Full day care · 13 places · L35 7LN | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Kids Planet Whiston Full day care · 76 places · L35 7NJ | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Little Cedars Montessori Full day care · 20 places · L35 2XA | Good (2021) |
How much does nursery cost in Whiston?
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 Whiston?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Whiston, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Sandfield Natural Play Centre, Noodles Nursery, Lynwood Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Whiston?
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 Whiston?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Huyton with Roby · Kirkby · Halewood · Huyton
Neighbourhoods
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.