5 nurseries in L32 (Kirkby)
Every day nursery with a L32 postcode, best rated first, and what a place costs in North West after the free hours.
Day nurseries in L32 (Kirkby), best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rainbow Childcare (Kirkby) Ltd L32 0TG | Outstanding | 26 July 2022 | 32 |
| 2 | Explorers Kirkby L32 6QG | Good | 2 April 2025 | 82 |
| 3 | Kids Planet Kirkby L32 0TZ | Good | 28 November 2024 | 98 |
| 4 | Kids In Bloom @ Southdene Childrens Centre Ltd L32 9PF | Good | 10 March 2023 | 56 |
| 5 | Bloom @ Kirkby Town centre L32 8RH | Not yet graded | Not yet | 41 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
L32 is in Knowsley.
Nursery fees in L32
What day nurseries in North West charge on average. Fees in L32 itself can sit above or below this.
| Child's age | 25 hours a week | 50 hours a week |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | £178no funded hours | £136after 30 funded hours |
| 2 years old | £158no funded hours | £124after 30 funded hours |
| 3 to 4 years old | £62after the free 15 hours | £120after 30 funded hours |
Regional average, not any one nursery's price. Source: Coram Childcare Survey 2026. Work out your own monthly cost.
30 hours free childcare in L32
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in L32 as anywhere in England. Every day nursery listed here is registered with Ofsted, which is what a nursery needs to offer them.
| Who | Free hours a week |
|---|---|
| Working parents, child from 9 months | 30 hours |
| Every 3 and 4 year old | 15 hours |
| 2 year olds in families getting some benefits | 15 hours |
Nursery list and inspection outcomes from Ofsted's register of childcare providers, as at 30 June 2026.
Fees shown are regional averages from the Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026, not any one nursery’s price. Confirm with the nursery before enrolling.
Eligibility rules are the government’s (childcarechoices.gov.uk). Whether a nursery offers the funded hours, and what it charges for meals and consumables, is the nursery’s decision; ask for its funded-hours terms in writing.