Whitley Pre-School Playgroup
OutstandingBirth to 5Long established
A day nursery in Wigan for children from birth to 5, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2024. Open since 2016, with 30 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
WN1 2QRWhat 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, 11 July 2024 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children thrive in this vibrant and exciting environment that highly skilled staff have planned for them. They explore a wealth of inspiring activities, which stimulate their interest and curiosity. Giggles echo from outside where children investigate in the mud kitchen. They pour and empty containers, then carefully refill them with spoons, playing together cooperatively. Their consistently positive attitude towards playing and learning shines through as they chatter together, taking turns.
Children love coming to the playgroup, they are very content and settled. They have close relationships with key adults, who are passionate and dedicated to offering all children exceptional experiences. Children develop their talents and interests from the wealth of exciting activities that have been thoughtfully planned.
Older children immerse themselves at the extensively resourced craft area, younger children share musical instruments as they sing 'Happy Birthday'. Children demonstrate superb attitudes towards their play and learning.
- 11 July 2024Outstanding
- 25 September 2018Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for Whitley Pre-School Playgroup
- 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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