Barton Day Nurseries Golborne
Good★ 4.5 on GoogleBirth to 8+Open a few years
A day nursery in Warrington for children from birth to 8+, open 07:30 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in August 2023. Open since 2022, with 52 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Wigan
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Wigan from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
WA3 3EYWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 16 August 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
The enthusiastic new leadership team actively encourages staff to be creative and think 'outside of the box'. Consequently, children are provided with a fun-filled and inclusive learning environment. Hence, children are keen to learn and try new things.
Staff develop warm, nurturing relationships with children, which helps them to feel safe and secure. Babies seek out their key person for comfort when they are tired or upset. This helps them to settle. Children are imaginative, for example, they create stories about the 'lava monster'. Children initiate games such as hide and seek with a set of foam numbers. They work collaboratively to ensure everyone joins in, including the inspector. Staff support children's learning effectively. They help children to become resilient and creative thinkers.
Children learn about the environment. They develop an awareness of recycling and where their food comes from. They carefully examine a caterpillar and spider with magnifying glasses before placing them in a safe place. Children behave well and learn to resolve conflicts. They show compassion for their friends who may be upset, offering comfort and support. Staff help the children to manage their feelings and explain how they are feeling. This helps them to develop the skills that they need to move into the next stage of their lives.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- organise group times to effectively meet the different learning needs of the children.
- 16 August 2023Good
- 10 March 2023Inadequate
Rated Good or Outstanding at 1 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for Barton Day Nurseries Golborne
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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