Nurseries and childcare in Mill Green
We know of 20 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Mill Green. 4 are state nursery schools, shown below with their latest Ofsted inspection: 3 of 4 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 Mill Green
- Birchfield Nursery SchoolGood or better School remains Good (2023) · 1.3 mi
- Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery SchoolBelow good Good in 2, requires improvement in 2 (2025) · 1.4 mi · phone and directions
- Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery SchoolGood or better School remains Good (2024) · 2.3 mi · phone and directions
- Rainhill Community NurseryGood or better Report card Jun 2026: Strong standard in every area · 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 Mill Green, nearest first
- Ruth Kelly Childminder Education · 0.6 miles 76 Glebe Lane, Widnes, WA8 9JG Call
- Childcare Home service · 0.7 miles Bollin Court, Widnes, WA8 Call
- Wilmere Lane Nursery School Preschool · 0.9 miles Wilmere Ln, Widnes, WA8 5 Call
- Dunkys Day Nursery Preschool · 1.0 miles Sefton Avenue, Widnes, WA8 5 Call
- St John's Pre-School Preschool · 1.3 miles Greenway Rd, Widnes, WA8 Call
- Warrington Road Nursery School Preschool · 1.4 miles Naylor Rd, Widnes, WA8 5 Call
- Daisy Maisies Preschool · 1.5 miles 25-27 Appleton Village, Widnes, WA8 6EL 5 Call
- Dunky's Day Nursery Day care preschool · 1.6 miles 24 Greenoaks Way, Morrisions Shopping Mall, Widnes, WA8 6UD Call
- Upton Day Nursery Day care preschool · 1.9 miles Arley Drive, Widnes, WA8 Call
- Cromdale Way Preschool Day care preschool · 2.1 miles Cromdale Way, Warrington, WA5 3NY 5 Call
- Tower Tots Day care preschool · 2.1 miles Tower College Mill Lane, Prescot, L356 Call
- Sonya's Childminding Services Child care and day care · 2.2 miles 7 Luton St, Widnes, WA8 7SJ Call
- Ditton Nursery School Preschool · 2.3 miles Dundalk Road, Widnes, WA8 8DF 4 Call
- Dunkys Day Nursery Day care preschool · 2.3 miles 101 Barrow Hall Ln, Warrington, WA5 3AE 5 Call
- Rainhill Community Nursery School Preschool · 2.4 miles Deepdale Dr, Prescot, L35 4NW 5 Call
- Small Wonders Preschool · 2.5 miles Chester Lane, St Helens, WA9 5 Call
- Playmates Day Nursery Preschool · 2.5 miles Hough Green Rd, Widnes, WA8 Call
- Upton Day Nursery Preschool · 2.8 miles Arley Dr, Widnes, WA8 5 Call
- Kids Planet Great Sankey Day care preschool · 2.8 miles Barnes Cl, Warrington, WA5 2TP 5 Call
- Daisy Maisies Preschool · 2.8 miles Wilsden Rd, Widnes, WA8 5 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 Mill Green?
We know of 20 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Mill Green, including 4 state nursery schools. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
More in Mill Green
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