# Ducklings Day Nursery

Ducklings Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 20 Barnston Lane, Wirral, CH46 7TP, in Moreton, Wirral. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 20 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-day-nursery-2630279  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 20 Barnston Lane, Wirral, CH46 7TP
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 0151 678 5050
- Website: https://ducklingsmoreton.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2630279

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 September 2023, 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/16/2630279

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2021 (Reference 2630279). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630279)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630279)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630279)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/729515)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 20 Barnston Lane, Wirral, CH46 7TP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.402829,-3.113235

- Station: Moreton (Merseyside), 0.3 miles
- Station: Leasowe, 0.7 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wirral there are about 3.4 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 20 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lingham Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Eastway Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Moreton Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Orrets Meadow School |  | 5–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Chapelhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (January 2020) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Overchurch Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (October 2021) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Overchurch Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wonderland Early Years Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonderland-early-years-day-care-2860828) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Moreton Baptist Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moreton-baptist-preschool-306430) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Smarties Nursery and Pre School (Moreton)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smarties-nursery-and-pre-school-moreton-2866397) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Daisy & Jake Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-and-jake-day-nursery-ey373423) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [S4YC @ Chapelhill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/s4yc-chapelhill-2893532) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Overton Nursery & Pre-School Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/overton-nursery-and-pre-school-centre-ey427511) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Ducklings Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 14 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Ducklings Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

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

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

### How do I contact Ducklings Day Nursery?

You can call 0151 678 5050 and visit ducklingsmoreton.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630279)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ducklings+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ_ZOW3YQoe0gRtGDJBPZH3N4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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