# Carousel Day Nursery

Carousel Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Carousel Day Nursery, Oxford Road, Waterloo, LIVERPOOL, L22 8QE, in Waterloo, Sefton. It is registered for 62 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carousel-day-nursery-310405  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Carousel Day Nursery, Oxford Road, Waterloo, LIVERPOOL, L22 8QE
- Registered places: 62
- Phone: 0151 928 6661
- Ofsted URN: 310405

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310405

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1994 (Reference 310405). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310405)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310405)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310405)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/116776)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Carousel Day Nursery, Oxford Road, Waterloo, LIVERPOOL, L22 8QE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.477395,-3.032765

- Station: Waterloo (Merseyside), 0.3 miles
- Station: Blundellsands & Crosby, 0.8 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Beach Lawn, 0.1 miles
- Park: Adelaide Garden, 0.1 miles
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Crescent Garden, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Marine Garden, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Sefton there are about 4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Waterloo Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Merchant Taylors' Schools |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ursuline Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St. Mary's College |  | 0–18 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Great Crosby Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [JETS,](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jets-ey451817) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Kristaval Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kristaval-day-care-ey450777) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Home from Home Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/home-from-home-day-nursery-2747038) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tiny Hearts Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-hearts-day-nursery-ey489552) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [1st Steps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1st-steps-day-nursery-ey558020) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Blundellsands Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blundellsands-kindergarten-310399) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Carousel Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Carousel Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 9 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Carousel Day Nursery take?

Carousel Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Carousel Day Nursery?

Waterloo (Merseyside) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Carousel Day Nursery?

You can call 0151 928 6661.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310405)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Carousel+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJQ8O2G14ke0gR3cb2x5HZDwg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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