Nurseries and childcare in Wingates
We know of 31 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Wingates, 1 of them in Wingates itself. One is a state nursery school, shown below with its latest Ofsted inspection: 1 of 1 judged good or better. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
State nursery schools within 3 miles of the middle of Wingates
- Hindley Nursery SchoolGood or better School remains Outstanding (2023) · 2.5 mi · phone and directions
Each name goes to its Ofsted reports. Primary schools, many with a nursery class, are on the schools page.
Nurseries and childcare near Wingates, nearest first
- Happitots Day Nursery Child care and day care · 130m 31 Chorley Rd, Westhoughton, BL5 3PD 5 Call
- Brighter Bunnies Preschool Preschool · 0.9 miles Rear 5, 7 School St, Bolton, BL5 2BG Call
- New Beginnings Childcare Child care and day care · 0.9 miles 15 Wigan Rd, Westhoughton, BL5 3RD 4 Call
- Karen's Quality Childcare Home service · 1.1 miles Sunny Garth, Bolton, BL5 Call
- Rose Cottage Day Nursery Day care preschool · 1.3 miles 578-582 Manchester Rd, Bolton, BL5 3JP 4 Call
- Lostock Playschool Preschool · 1.4 miles Tempest Rd, Bolton, BL6 4EL Call
- Meadow Hill Education and Arts Nursery Preschool · 1.4 miles Chorley New Rd, Bolton, BL6 5 Call
- Heaton Dene Day Nursery Day care preschool · 1.5 miles Heaton Dene Nursery, 612 Chorley Rd, Bolton, BL5 3NJ 5 Call
- Karen's Quality Childcare Education · 1.5 miles Sunny Garth, Westhoughton, BL5 Call
- Saplings Preschool · 1.6 miles 552 Wigan Rd, Bolton, BL5 2BX 5 Call
- Hart Common Pre School Preschool · 1.7 miles Wigan Rd, Bolton, BL5 2DB Call
- Kelskids Day care preschool · 1.8 miles Xxxx, Bolton, BL6 Call
- Ladybridge Pre-School Preschool · 2.1 miles Ladybridge Community Centre, Beaumont Drive, Bolton, BL3 4RZ Call
- Atherton Pre-School Day Care Day care preschool · 2.3 miles Dorset Rd, Manchester, M46 9PT 5 Call
- Daisy Daycare Day care preschool · 2.4 miles 106 Castle Hill Rd, Wigan, WN2 4BH 5 Call
- Mucky Munchkins Childcare Home service · 2.5 miles The Old Scout Hut, St Helen's Road, Bolton, BL5 Call
- Aspull Pre-School Preschool · 2.5 miles Oakfield Cres, Wigan, WN2 1XJ 5 Call
- Heaton Preschool Ltd Preschool · 2.5 miles Guide Headquarters, Markland Hill, Bolton, BL1 5EJ Call
- Heaton Play School Preschool · 2.5 miles Markland Hill, Bolton, BL1 5EJ Call
- Willow Tree Day Nursery - Bolton Day care preschool · 2.6 miles 31 Junction Rd, Bolton, BL3 4LT 5 Call
- Hindley Nursery School Preschool · 2.6 miles Mornington Rd, Wigan, WN2 4LG Call
- Horwich Day Nursery Preschool · 2.6 miles Church St, Horwich, BL6 6AA 4 Call
- ABC Childcare Ltd Day care preschool · 2.7 miles Formby Ave, Manchester, M46 0HX 5 Call
- Pooches Play House Doggy Day Care Centre and Grooming Salon Pet boarding · 2.7 miles Prestwich Industrial Estate, Coal Pit Ln, Manchester, M46 0FY Call
- Croft House Children's Nursery Day care preschool · 2.7 miles Bridge St, Bolton, BL6 Call
- Rainbow Playgroup Preschool · 2.7 miles Delph Hill Scout Hq, Bolton, BL1 Call
- Little People Day care preschool · 2.7 miles Holly Rd, Wigan, WN2 1RY 3 Call
- Abacus Pre-School Nursery Preschool · 2.8 miles Greenmount Ln, Bolton, BL1 Call
- Play Pals Childcare Ltd Home service · 2.8 miles Play Pals Childcare, 682 Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 4SQ 5
- Brooklands Childcare Preschool · 3.0 miles 137B Market St, Wigan, WN2 3AA 4 Call
- AW Childcare Services Ltd Home service · 3.0 miles Gainsborough Avenue, Bolton, BL3 Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Nurseries and childcare nearby
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Wingates?
We know of 31 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Wingates, including 1 state nursery school. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
More in Wingates
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