# Chatterbox Day Nursery

Chatterbox Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 18 Avondale Road, Southport, PR9 0ND, in Southport, Sefton. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chatterbox-day-nursery-ey489937  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 18 Avondale Road, Southport, PR9 0ND
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01704 531256
- Ofsted URN: EY489937

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 February 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/EY489937

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2015 (Reference EY489937). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489937)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489937)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489937)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/80535)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 18 Avondale Road, Southport, PR9 0ND

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.654813,-2.999028

- Station: Southport, 0.6 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hesketh Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Rose Garden, 0.4 miles
- Park: Kings Gardens, 0.5 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 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Norwood Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Linaker Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (October 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Churchtown Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Hoghton House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-hoghton-house-2815408) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Frantastic Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-frantastic-pre-school-2842512) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet Southport](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-southport-ey499371) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Count Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-count-pre-school-ey447331) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Rocking Horse Nursery (Southport) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rocking-horse-nursery-southport-limited-ey248043) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Hazeldene Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hazeldene-day-nursery-ey344146) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Chatterbox Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 21 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Chatterbox Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

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

Southport is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Chatterbox Day Nursery?

You can call 01704 531256.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489937)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chatterbox+Private+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJn4lhvN8-e0gR-_I1fOHKnbE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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