Nurseries and childcare in Runcorn
We know of 6 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1.5 miles of the middle of Runcorn. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
Nurseries and childcare near Runcorn, nearest first
- Play Away Day Nursery Child care and day care · 0.5 miles Langdale Rd, Runcorn, WA7 5PY Call
- Westfield Community Playgroup Preschool · 0.6 miles Clayton Crescent, Runcorn, WA7 Call
- The Park Day Nursery Preschool · 0.9 miles 86 Moughland Ln, Runcorn, WA7 4SQ 5 Call
- JJ's Early Explorers Preschool · 1.2 miles Cotterill, Runcorn, WA7 2NL Call
- J J's Childminding Child care and day care · 1.3 miles Castner Ave, Weston Point, WA7 Call
- Sonya's Childminding Services Child care and day care · 1.3 miles 7 Luton St, Widnes, WA8 7SJ 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 Runcorn?
We know of 6 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1.5 miles of the middle of Runcorn. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
More in Runcorn
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