Opening hours
Monday-Friday: 7:30am – 6:00pm
Jack In The Box Day Nursery (Wigan)
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Feb 2025)
Number of places
51 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2025
Local authority
Wigan
About this day nursery
Jack In The Box Day Nursery, established in 2010, is a family-operated childcare facility located in Platt Bridge, Wigan. The nursery focuses on providing a stimulating environment for learning and play during children's foundational years.
It caters to babies, toddlers, and pre-school children, with dedicated rooms for each age group. The nursery emphasises quality care, aiming to prepare children, particularly those nearing school age, for their next educational steps.
They offer flexible attendance options, including full-time places, daily sessions, and half-day sessions, with competitive rates for full-time bookings. The nursery is praised by parents for its friendly and supportive staff who help children settle in and enjoy a variety of educational and fun activities.
What it's like
Children make exceptional progress in this extremely calm nursery. Staff greet all children with genuine smiles and warmth. They discuss the characteristics of a bird, describing its feathers, beak and how it hatches, and make real-world connections that foster curiosity and a deeper understanding of nature and the world around them.
Family-run businessDedicated rooms for different age groupsFlexible session options
Pricing & funding
Fees are structured by age bands for under twos and two to four-year-olds. Sessions offered include full days, half days, short days, and hourly rates, with discounted weekly rates for full-time bookings. Additional consumable fees apply per session for funded placements.
Good to know
- Closed on Bank Holidays.
- Closed between Christmas and New Year.
- Funding sessions are subject to an additional fee per session.
Key facts
Age range
0-4 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
Full day, Half day AM/PM, 9am - 3pm
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Jack In The Box Day Nursery (Wigan)
Last inspected 6 February 2025
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children make exceptional progress in this extremely calm nursery. Staff greet all children with genuine smiles and warmth. They discuss the characteristics of a bird, describing its feathers, beak and how it hatches, and make real-world connections that foster curiosity and a deeper understanding of nature and the world around them.
Inspector highlights
- The management team demonstrates an exceptional commitment to high-quality care, education and safeguarding.
- Parents and carers express overwhelming satisfaction with the nursery.
- The nursery places a strong emphasis on supporting children's emotional well-being.
- Managers and staff place a strong focus on children's independence and supporting them to be ready for the next stage in their learning.
- Staff seamlessly embed mathematical concepts into children's play.
Inspection #10367851 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive outstanding support. Staff skilfully use visual cues and clear, calm interactions to help children to expand their vocabulary and understand the daily routine. The nursery works closely with parents to fully understand each child's unique needs, conducts timely assessments if learning gaps are identified, and makes referrals to external professionals, resulting in all children thriving and making excellent progress.
Outdoor space
The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.
Parent Reviews of Jack In The Box Day Nursery (Wigan)
5.0
(13)
michaela dillon
2 years ago
My daughter has been attending here since she was six months old. After being a nursery manager myself, I found it really hard to find the right nursery for my little girl. The staff are so lovely and nurturing. My child goes into nursery happy and excited every day. Communication from the nursery is very good also. The manager is very accommodating with the parents and hands on in the nursery rooms also which is lovely, she seems to really know all of the children.
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Carl Burgess
2 years ago
Great nursery. Staff are brilliant. My daughter loves this nursery. Excited to attend in the morning and happy at the end of the day! Term time contract with the option to have days here and there throughout the school holidays has made it perfect for us. Would highly recommend to anyone.
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Andreea Krupitzer
2 years ago
Amelia enjoys going to the nursery and always has a smile on her face when she returns. Particularly Lisa and Emma, are wonderful with her. Jamie, the manager, goes above and beyond to ensure that all parents are satisfied with the care they receive at the nursery and will sort any issues right immediately if necessary. Thank you Jack in the Box for taking care of my girl.
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Rachael Watson
2 years ago
One of the reasons I chose Jack in the Box was because when I first enquired, unlike other nurseries, they addressed my son by his name which straight away told me how friendly staff are. My son has been here from a small baby and we have watched him grow in to a confident, bright young boy. He genuinely LOVES it here and I can drop him off knowing that he’s going to have a good day. I can not praise and thank the staff here enough. Very relaxed, friendly, homely environment with the children at the centre of everything they do. ❤️
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Jade Burrows
10 years ago
Fantastic nursery. My daughter looks forward to going every Tuesday and Thursday for the whole day. Previous nurseries were too big and not very interactive. Jamie the manager always goes out of her way to ensure the children are happy. Definitely recommend this nursery.
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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2025
Date: February 2016
- February 2025Outstanding
- February 2019Good
- February 2016Good
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