# Sandfield Natural Play Centre

Sandfield Natural Play Centre is a full-day nursery at Sandfield House, Lickers Lane, Whiston, L35 3SR, in Whiston, Knowsley. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandfield-natural-play-centre-ey342763  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sandfield House, Lickers Lane, Whiston, L35 3SR
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 0151 426 6262
- Website: http://www.sandfieldnaturalplaycentre.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY342763

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 30 September 2021, 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/EY342763

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2006 (Reference EY342763). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY342763)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 September 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY342763)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY342763)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 October 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/220764)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sandfield House, Lickers Lane, Whiston, L35 3SR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.410056,-2.792103

- Station: Whiston, 0.3 miles
- Station: Prescot, 1.0 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Whitestone Millenium Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Stadt Moers Park: Pottery Fields, 0.5 miles
- Park: Stadt Moers Park: Tushingham, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Lickers Lane Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Knowsley there are about 3.8 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Halsnead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Whiston Willis Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Luke's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Ann's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Longton Lane Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Willow Tree Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Noodles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noodles-nursery-ey404215) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Cedars Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cedars-montessori-ey561869) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Lynwood Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lynwood-day-nursery-313084) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Kids Planet Whiston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-whiston-2750702) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Kidzone Preschool and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidzone-preschool-and-out-of-school-club-2604560) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Bloom Children's Day Nurseries and Out of School Clubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bloom-childrens-day-nurseries-and-out-of-school-clubs-2794625) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sandfield Natural Play Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sandfield Natural Play Centre Outstanding at its inspection on 30 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sandfield Natural Play Centre take?

Sandfield Natural Play Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sandfield Natural Play Centre?

Whiston is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sandfield Natural Play Centre?

You can call 0151 426 6262 and visit www.sandfieldnaturalplaycentre.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY342763)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sandfield+Natural+Play+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJofabCoMee0gRx81748ZxfII)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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