# Waterloo Preschool

Waterloo Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Carlton Lawn Tennis Club, 24a Dunkirk Road, Southport, PR8 4RQ, in Hillside, Sefton. It is registered for 20 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/waterloo-preschool-2874727  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Carlton Lawn Tennis Club, 24a Dunkirk Road, Southport, PR8 4RQ
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07425 750804
- Ofsted URN: 2874727

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2026 (Reference 2874727). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2874727)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2874727)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2874727)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 October 2017). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/706226)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Carlton Lawn Tennis Club, 24a Dunkirk Road, Southport, PR8 4RQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.624896,-3.020744

- Station: Hillside, 0.3 miles
- Station: Birkdale, 0.7 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bedford Park, 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 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Farnborough Road Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Farnborough Road Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Birkdale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Linaker Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (October 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Kew Woods Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunflowers Southport Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflowers-southport-ltd-2715713) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Southport](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-southport-310498) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Lucy Lockets Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lucy-lockets-day-nursery-ey498739) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Partou Curiosity Corner Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-curiosity-corner-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey551363) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [The Frantastic Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-frantastic-pre-school-2842512) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Kids Planet Ainsdale](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-ainsdale-2670382) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Waterloo Preschool take?

Waterloo Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Waterloo Preschool?

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

### How do I contact Waterloo Preschool?

You can call 07425 750804.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2874727)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Waterloo+Road+Under+5%27S&query_place_id=ChIJ44EY4LI-e0gRZzoI4NukZh4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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