Nursery costs and funding in Birkenhead, Wirral
32 nurseries and pre-schools with 1,707 registered places (28 day nurseries, 4 pre-schools or playgroups).
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Ofsted results in Birkenhead
Of the 26 nurseries with an overall Ofsted grade, 96% are rated Good or Outstanding (8% Outstanding).
2 have had a new-style inspection with a report card instead of one overall grade.
- Outstanding2
- Good23
- Report card (REIF)2
- Requires improvement1
- Not yet inspected4
Source: Ofsted childcare providers and inspections data (Open Government Licence). About our data.
Funded childcare in Birkenhead
The same national entitlements apply in Wirral as across England:
- 30 hours a week for working parents of children from 9 months old to school age.
- 15 hours a week for all 3 and 4-year-olds.
- 15 hours a week for 2-year-olds getting extra support.
- Tax-Free Childcare: £2 added for every £8 you pay, up to £2,000 a year per child.
Read funded hours explained. For local help, including the 2-year-old offer, contact Wirral’s Family Information Service: find your council on gov.uk.