Nurseries and childcare in Winwick
We know of 40 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Winwick, 2 of them in Winwick 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 Winwick
- Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest SchoolGood or better School remains Outstanding (2023) · 1.1 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 Winwick, nearest first
- Winwick Pre School Nursery Preschool · 50m Myddleton Ln, Warrington, WA2 8LQ Call
- The Cheshire Day Nursery Day care preschool · 0.2 miles The Old Church, Hollins Dr, Warrington, WA2 8RS 5 Call
- Superstar Holiday Club Child care and day care · 0.8 miles 8 Craven Ct Unit 8, Warrington, WA2 8QU Call
- Sandy Lane Children's Day Centre Preschool · 1.2 miles Sandy Ln, Warrington, WA2 Call
- Little bears playgroup Day care preschool · 1.4 miles The smile building, sandy lane, Warrington, WA2 Call
- Meadowside CP and Nursery School Elementary school · 1.5 miles Clough Ave, Warrington, WA2 9PH Call
- Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool Home service · 1.7 miles Gresford Cl, Warrington, WA5 9UY 5 Call
- Cinnamon Brow Little Browsers Preschool · 1.7 miles Cinnamon Brow CE Primary School, Perth Close, Warrington, WA2 Call
- ABC 123 Day Nursery Warrington Preschool · 1.7 miles Olympic Way, Olympic Park, Warrington, WA2 Call
- Evolution Childcare Blackbrook Preschool · 1.8 miles 119a Orange Grove, Warrington, WA2 0DS Call
- Little Acorns Nursery & Creche Child care and day care · 1.8 miles Alder St, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 Call
- Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Padgate Day care preschool · 1.9 miles Hilden Rd, Warrington, WA2 0JP Call
- Baby Sensory Warrington Day care preschool · 2.0 miles Mustard lane Croft, Warrington, WA3 7DG Call
- Dweezils Adventure Centre Child care and day care · 2.1 miles Westbrook Centre Unit 14, Westbrook, WA5 8UG Call
- Tiggywinkles Child care and day care · 2.1 miles Total Fitness Centre, Winwick Rd, Warrington, WA2 8HQ Call
- A & J Tots to Teens Child care and day care · 2.2 miles Orford Ave, Warrington, WA2 Call
- Little Learners Preschool · 2.3 miles Old Hall Road, Warrington, WA5 Call
- Jack and Jill Pre-School Preschool · 2.3 miles Bewsey Barns Community Centre, Old Hall Road, Warrington, WA5 9PA Call
- Wasps Link Club Preschool · 2.3 miles Station Rd, Warrington, WA2 Call
- Old Hall Pre-School Preschool · 2.4 miles Old Hall Community Centre, Old Hall Rd, Old Hall, WA5 9QA Call
- Wind in the Willows Private Day Nursery Child care and day care · 2.4 miles Cross Lane, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 Call
- Ross Close Short Break Centre Child care and day care · 2.4 miles Ross Close, Old Hall, WA5 Call
- Croft Early Years Preschool · 2.4 miles St Lewis Rc Primary School, Croft, WA3 Call
- Little Acorns Nurseries Child care and day care · 2.4 miles Acorn House, Houghton St, Warrington, WA2 Call
- Cherry Tree Nursery School Preschool · 2.4 miles 73 Orford Ln, Warrington, WA2 7BS 5 Call
- Little Daisies Childminding Child care and day care · 2.5 miles 42 Duckworth Grove, Fearnhead, WA2 0QX Call
- Wind In The Willows Childcare Home service · 2.5 miles 58 Fallowfield Grove, Warrington, WA2 0QQ Call
- Little Learners Academy Child care and day care · 2.6 miles Little Foxes Newton, Canal Street, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9XD Call
- Fairy forest school Preschool · 2.6 miles Stonecrop Cl, Warrington, WA3 Call
- Patterdale Lodge Day Nursery Day care preschool · 2.6 miles 101 Market St, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9DD Call
- Warrington Day Centre Project Child care and day care · 2.7 miles Allen St Unit 1, Warrington, WA2 Call
- The Cheshire Day Nursery Day care preschool · 2.7 miles Guardian St, Warrington, WA5 1UP 5 Call
- Rainbow Day Nursery Day care preschool · 2.8 miles Warrington, WA3 3QA Call
- Kershaw Day Centre Child care and day care · 2.8 miles Portland St, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9EU Call
- Evolution Childcare Kalgarth Grange Day care preschool · 2.9 miles 447 Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3TZ Call
- Fantastic Fox Wood Preschool · 2.9 miles Holes Lane , Warrington, WA1 Call
- The Playhouse Child care and day care · 3.0 miles Ellesmere St, Warrington, WA1 Call
- Little Treasures Nursery Limited Preschool · 3.0 miles 8 Winmarleigh St, Warrington, WA1 1JW Call
- Evolution Childcare Newton House Preschool · 3.0 miles 38 Swan Rd, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9EZ 5 Call
- Evolution Childcare The Willows Home service · 3.0 miles 232 Hall St, Warrington, WA1 2BY 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 Winwick?
We know of 40 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Winwick, including 1 state nursery school. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
More in Winwick
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