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Nurseries in Southport

Nursery demand in Southport may change as new housing continues to develop around the town; Sefton’s childcare assessment specifically identifies Southport as an area where early-years provision needs to be considered alongside growth. For families across Birkdale, Ainsdale, Churchtown and Marshside, current places, fees, funded hours and opening times can therefore matter as much as Ofsted information.

Postcodes: PR8–PR9

Childcare numbers for Southport

Daily fees range
£71
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
2
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
2
Across Merseyside
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Partou Curiosity Corner Day Nursery & Pre-School
From
£71/day
Ofsted: Good

Partou Curiosity Corner Day Nursery & Pre-School

63a Scarisbrick New Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6PA
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 78 Limited spaces
The Frantastic Pre-School
Area avg from
£71/day*
Ofsted: Not Yet Inspected

The Frantastic Pre-School

The Lodge, Mornington Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0TS
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 80 Spaces available
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Estimated cost in Southport
£213/week
· £11076/year
Based on the area average of £71/day

Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.

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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Southport?

The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.

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Nursery questions in Southport

Which postcodes cover nurseries in Southport?

PR8 and PR9 are Southport’s main postcode districts. PR8 includes areas such as Birkdale and Ainsdale, while PR9 covers northern Southport including Churchtown and Marshside; both districts also extend beyond the town, so a full postcode gives the most precise search.

Are nursery places always available in Southport?

Not necessarily. Sefton has childcare vacancies overall, but the council warns that places for children aged 0–2 are limited in some areas as demand for the expanded 30-hour entitlement increases.

Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Southport?

Yes. Eligible working families can access up to 30 funded childcare hours a week from 9 months old until school age. The entitlement can usually be taken over 38 weeks or stretched over more weeks if the provider offers it.

Is childcare outside normal working hours easy to find in Southport?

Options may be limited. Sefton’s childcare assessment identifies limited provision outside roughly 8am–6pm on weekdays and at weekends, which can matter for Southport parents working shifts or irregular hours.

Is there early-years SEND support in Southport?

Yes. Support is available for young children with additional needs, their parents and early-years settings, including early intervention and developmental support.