# Essential Early Years

Essential Early Years is a full-day nursery at 67-69 Grange Road West, Birkenhead, CH41 4BZ, in Claughton, Wirral. It is registered for 27 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 19 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/essential-early-years-2576943  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 67-69 Grange Road West, Birkenhead, CH41 4BZ
- Registered places: 27
- Phone: 0151 345 3230
- Website: https://essential-early-years.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2576943

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 3 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2576943

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2020 (Reference 2576943). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2576943)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2576943)
- Registered places: 27 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2576943)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 67-69 Grange Road West, Birkenhead, CH41 4BZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.388940,-3.034443

- Station: Birkenhead Central, 0.6 miles
- Station: Conway Park, 0.6 miles
- Station: Birkenhead Park, 0.6 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Birkenhead Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Birkenhead Park 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 19 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Priory Parish CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Cathcart Street Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Woodchurch Road Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Birkenhead High School Academy | All-through | 3–19 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wirral Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wirral-montessori-nursery-ey545699) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Winston's Place at Wirral Christian Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/winstons-place-at-wirral-christian-centre-306523) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little World Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-world-nursery-ey281130) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Partou Oxton Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-oxton-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey447931) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Cosy Corner Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cosy-corner-day-nursery-2839735) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Birkenhead School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/birkenhead-school-nursery-ey320318) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Essential Early Years's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Essential Early Years Outstanding at its inspection on 3 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Essential Early Years take?

Essential Early Years is registered with Ofsted for up to 27 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Essential Early Years?

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

### How do I contact Essential Early Years?

You can call 0151 345 3230 and visit essential-early-years.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2576943)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=esSENtial+Early+Years&query_place_id=ChIJLYUObXIne0gRQ5_RPYJGlp0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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