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4.7★ average from 929 parent reviews on Google

There are 90 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Wigan on our register. At their latest inspection: 13 rated Outstanding, 62 rated Good, 2 currently Requires Improvement, 1 judged Inadequate — 96% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 5 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 929 Google reviews across 54 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 50 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 55 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 Wigan at a glance

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

90
Ofsted-registered nurseries
96%
Good or Outstanding
4.7★
929 parent reviews
50
Accept funded hours
55
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding13
  • Good62
  • Requires improvement2
  • Inadequate1

12 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 5 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Wigan?
We list 90 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Wigan. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Wigan are rated Outstanding?
13 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Wigan. 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 Wigan?
Across 54 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Wigan have left 929 Google reviews at an average of 4.7★. 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 Wigan?
50 of the 90 nurseries in Wigan (56%) 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 Wigan take babies?
55 settings in Wigan 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.