Little Acorns Day Nursery
Outstanding★ 4.0 on GoogleBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Wigan 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 They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask.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 Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2024. Open since 2013, with 100 places.
What it costs
Prices change without notice. Treat these as what to ask about, not a quote.
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
WN1 2AAWhat 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, 31 May 2024 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
This setting provides an exceptional level of care and education for all children. The leadership team's dedication to creating a nurturing and stimulating environment ensures that all children, regardless of background, receive the best start in life.
The nursery excels in fostering children's development, promoting their well-being, and preparing them for future education.
All children thrive in this nursery. The ambition leaders have for all children is evident as soon as you walk through the door. The children have a wide range of home experiences. The support that the nursery gives to the most disadvantaged and their families is second to none. The nursery places a strong emphasis on the personal development and welfare of each child. Staff build strong, trusting relationships with children, fostering a sense of security and belonging. The nursery's approach to behaviour management is compassionate and effective, promoting positive interactions and emotional resilience.
- 31 May 2024Outstanding
- 7 June 2018Good
- 29 August 2014Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Little Acorns Day Nursery
- 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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