8 nurseries in L35 (Prescot, Rainhill, Whiston)
Every day nursery with a L35 postcode, best rated first, and what a place costs in North West after the free hours.
Day nurseries in L35 (Prescot, Rainhill, Whiston), best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandfield Natural Play Centre L35 3SR | Outstanding | 30 September 2021 | 70 |
| 2 | Noodles Nursery L35 3RF | Good | 20 March 2025 | 88 |
| 3 | Lynwood Day Nursery L35 7LN | Good | 11 October 2024 | 13 |
| 4 | Kids Planet Whiston L35 7NJ | Good | 8 March 2024 | 76 |
| 5 | Kidzone Preschool and Out of School Club L35 8PB | Good | 12 May 2023 | 43 |
| 6 | Portico Lodge L35 7JS | Good | 17 October 2022 | 30 |
| 7 | Little Cedars Montessori L35 2XA | Good | 26 August 2021 | 20 |
| 8 | Tower Tots L35 6NE | Not yet graded | Not yet | 115 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
Nursery fees in L35
What day nurseries in North West charge on average. Fees in L35 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 L35
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in L35 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.