How many day nurseries are there in Halton?

We list 28 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Halton. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.

Which nurseries near Halton are rated Outstanding?

3 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Halton, including Wilmere Lane Nursery School, Dunky's Day Nursery (Runcorn), Play Away Day Nursery. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.

What do parents say about nurseries near Halton?

Across 17 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Halton have left 134 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.

Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Halton?

20 of the 28 nurseries in Halton (71%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.

Which nurseries near Halton take babies?

15 settings in Halton are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.

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4.5★ average from 134 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 28 day nurseries in Halton, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 3 rated Outstanding, 25 rated Good — 100% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. One setting has already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 134 Google reviews across 17 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 20 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 15 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and parent reviews.

Nurseries in Halton at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Halton.

Ofsted-registered nurseries

100%

Good or Outstanding

4.5★

134 parent reviews

Accept funded hours

Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

Outstanding3
Good25

Highest rated in Halton

Wilmere Lane Nursery School · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (8)
Dunky's Day Nursery (Runcorn) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.4★ (7)
Play Away Day Nursery · Ofsted Outstanding

Towns & areas in Halton

All day nurseries in Halton

Acorn Community Nursery · Runcorn
Beechwood Nursery & Pre-school · Runcorn
Brookvale Nursery · Runcorn
Daisy Maisies · WIDNES
Daisy Maisies Chapelfield · Widnes
Dunky's Day Nursery (Runcorn) · Runcorn
Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Farnworth · Widnes
Early Learners Nursery · Widnes
Early Learners Nursery (Runcorn) · RUNCORN
Halebank Pre-school Playgroup · Widnes
Heathside Day Nursery · Runcorn
Jiggy Childcare · Widnes
Kids Planet Widnes · WIDNES
Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery · Runcorn
Our Lady's First Steps Pre-School · Widnes
Palacefields Daycare Centre · Runcorn
Partou Little Manor Day Nursery & Pre-School · Runcorn
Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-School · Widnes
Play Away Day Nursery · Runcorn
Spinney Pre School · Widnes
Sunshine Under 5's · RUNCORN
The Park Day Nursery · RUNCORN
Upton Day Nursery · WIDNES
Upton Pre-School Group & Afterschool Club · Widnes
Vicarage Lodge Preschool Community Playgroup · Runcorn
Weston Pre-School Group · Runcorn
Wilmere Lane Nursery School · Widnes
Windmill Hill Nursery · Runcorn

Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Halton?: We list 28 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Halton. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Halton are rated Outstanding?: 3 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Halton, including Wilmere Lane Nursery School, Dunky's Day Nursery (Runcorn), Play Away Day Nursery. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Halton?: Across 17 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Halton have left 134 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Halton?: 20 of the 28 nurseries in Halton (71%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Halton take babies?: 15 settings in Halton are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.