--- title: "15 Day Nurseries near Widnes, 2 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/north-west/halton/widnes description: "Compare 15 day nurseries near Widnes: 2 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.6★ from 81 Google reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near Widnes **4.5★** average from **73** Google reviews We track 15 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Widnes. 13 of those have a Widnes address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 2 rated Outstanding, 13 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here 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 81 Google reviews across 9 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 12 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 9 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and Google reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit. ## Nurseries in Widnes at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 2 miles of Widnes. 15 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.6★ 81 Google reviews 12 Accept funded hours 9 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 2 - Good 13 ### Highest rated in Widnes - Wilmere Lane Nursery School (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/wilmere-lane-nursery-school-wa8-5ur-2715176) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (8) - Play Away Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/play-away-day-nursery-wa7-5py-502871) · Ofsted Outstanding - Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-School (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/partou-willowdene-day-nursery-pre-school-wa8-6sj-ey493487) · Ofsted Good · 4.8★ (27) ## Nursery locations in and around Widnes ## Day nurseries in Widnes - ### Kids Planet Widnes ★ 2.8 (6 reviews) WIDNES · WA8 7QY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-widnes-wa8-7qy-ey379750 - ### Early Learners Nursery ★ 5.0 (8 reviews) Widnes · WA8 6ED · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/early-learners-nursery-ltd-wa8-6ed-303434 - ### Daisy Maisies ★ 3.4 (5 reviews) WIDNES · WA8 6EL · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/daisy-maisies-wa8-6el-ey444546 - ### Jiggy Childcare Widnes · WA8 0ED · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/jiggy-childcare-wa8-0ed-ey454082 - ### Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-School ★ 4.8 (27 reviews) Widnes · WA8 6SJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/partou-willowdene-day-nursery-pre-school-wa8-6sj-ey493487 - ### Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Farnworth Widnes · WA8 9EF · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dunkys-day-nursery-forest-school-farnworth-wa8-9ef-2604915 - ### Daisy Maisies Chapelfield ★ 4.2 (5 reviews) Widnes · WA8 7XS · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/daisy-maisies-chapelfield-wa8-7xs-ey536108 - ### Our Lady's First Steps Pre-School ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) Widnes · WA8 8JN · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/our-lady-s-first-steps-pre-school-wa8-8jn-ey244150 - ### Upton Day Nursery WIDNES · WA8 4XS · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/upton-day-nursery-ltd-wa8-4xs-ey463242 - ### Halebank Pre-school Playgroup Widnes · WA8 8UZ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/halebank-pre-school-playgroup-wa8-8uz-303465 - ### Upton Pre-School Group & Afterschool Club ★ 5.0 (4 reviews) Widnes · WA8 4PG · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/upton-pre-school-group-afterschool-club-ltd-wa8-4pg-ey539780 ## Also within 2 miles of Widnes - ### Early Learners Nursery (Runcorn) ★ 4.7 (15 reviews) RUNCORN · WA7 5TR · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/early-learners-nursery-runcorn-wa7-5tr-ey537285 - ### Play Away Day Nursery Runcorn · WA7 5PY · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/play-away-day-nursery-wa7-5py-502871 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Widnes? We list 15 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Widnes, 13 of which have a Widnes address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Widnes are rated Outstanding? 2 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 2 miles of Widnes, including Wilmere Lane Nursery School, 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 Widnes? Across 9 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 2 miles of Widnes have left 81 Google reviews at an average of 4.6★. 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 Widnes? 12 of the 15 nurseries within 2 miles of Widnes (80%) 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 Widnes take babies? 9 settings within 2 miles of Widnes 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. These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. 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