Nurseries and childcare in Locking Stumps
We know of 32 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Locking Stumps, 2 of them in Locking Stumps 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 Locking Stumps
- Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest SchoolGood or better School remains Outstanding (2023) · 2.4 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 Locking Stumps, nearest first
- Fairy forest school Preschool · 0.2 miles Stonecrop Cl, Warrington, WA3 Call
- Busy Nought to Fives Preschool · 0.5 miles St. Nicholas House, Walton Rd, Warrington, WA3 6YL 5 Call
- Wind In The Willows Childcare Home service · 1.1 miles 58 Fallowfield Grove, Warrington, WA2 0QQ Call
- Cinnamon Brow Little Browsers Preschool · 1.1 miles Cinnamon Brow CE Primary School, Perth Close, Warrington, WA2 Call
- Croft Early Years Preschool · 1.2 miles St Lewis Rc Primary School, Croft, WA3 Call
- Little Daisies Childminding Child care and day care · 1.2 miles 42 Duckworth Grove, Fearnhead, WA2 0QX Call
- Wasps Link Club Preschool · 1.3 miles Station Rd, Warrington, WA2 Call
- Baby Sensory Warrington Day care preschool · 1.3 miles Mustard lane Croft, Warrington, WA3 7DG Call
- Mossland Day Centre Day care preschool · 1.3 miles Aldewood Close, Warrington, WA3 Call
- The Village Pre-School Preschool · 1.4 miles Gorse Covert Rd, Warrington, WA3 Call
- Evolution Childcare Blackbrook Preschool · 1.4 miles 119a Orange Grove, Warrington, WA2 0DS Call
- Kids Planet Woolston Day care preschool · 1.5 miles Epping Dr, Warrington, WA1 4QL Call
- Warren Preschool and Link Club Preschool · 1.6 miles Warren Ln, Warrington, WA1 5 Call
- Fantastic Fox Wood Preschool · 1.6 miles Holes Lane , Warrington, WA1 Call
- Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Padgate Day care preschool · 1.7 miles Hilden Rd, Warrington, WA2 0JP Call
- Wind in the Willows Childcare Child care and day care · 1.8 miles Gordon Ave, Woolstone, WA1 3UJ Call
- Evolution Childcare Kalgarth Grange Day care preschool · 2.0 miles 447 Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3TZ Call
- Dunkys Day Nursery Preschool · 2.1 miles Thompson Avenue, Culcheth, Warrington, WA3 Call
- Little bears playgroup Day care preschool · 2.2 miles The smile building, sandy lane, Warrington, WA2 Call
- ABC Pre-School Culcheth Preschool · 2.2 miles Methodist Church, Ellesmere Rd, Warrington, WA3 4BJ Call
- Newchurch Pre-school Culcheth Day care preschool · 2.2 miles Parish Hall, Common Lane, Warrington, WA3 Call
- Sandy Lane Children's Day Centre Preschool · 2.3 miles Sandy Ln, Warrington, WA2 Call
- ABC 123 Day Nursery Warrington Preschool · 2.3 miles Olympic Way, Olympic Park, Warrington, WA2 Call
- Culcheth childcare Education · 2.4 miles Culcheth , Warrington, WA3 Call
- Meadowside CP and Nursery School Elementary school · 2.4 miles Clough Ave, Warrington, WA2 9PH Call
- Winwick Pre School Nursery Preschool · 2.5 miles Myddleton Ln, Warrington, WA2 8LQ Call
- A & J Tots to Teens Child care and day care · 2.6 miles Orford Ave, Warrington, WA2 Call
- The Cheshire Day Nursery Day care preschool · 2.8 miles The Old Church, Hollins Dr, Warrington, WA2 8RS 5 Call
- Tiggywinkles Child care and day care · 2.9 miles Total Fitness Centre, Winwick Rd, Warrington, WA2 8HQ Call
- Thelwall Pre-School Preschool · 2.9 miles Bell Lane, Thelwall, WA4 Call
- Cherry Tree Nursery School Preschool · 3.0 miles 73 Orford Ln, Warrington, WA2 7BS 5 Call
- Tugboats Pre School Preschool · 3.0 miles Quays Community Centre, 233 Thelwall New Rd, Warrington, WA4 2XT 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 Locking Stumps?
We know of 32 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Locking Stumps, including 1 state nursery school. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
More in Locking Stumps
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