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Little People Day Nursery Goose Green # Little People Day Nursery Goose Green Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · Total Fitness Gym, Warrington Road, Wigan, WN3 6XD · Wigan Number of places 71 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Wigan About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Explorers Goose Green provides a stimulating and secure setting for children aged three months to five years, focusing on a child-centred approach. Operating term-time only from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm, the nursery offers a core day from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, with options for breakfast and afterschool clubs. The curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage and is led by highly qualified and experienced Early Years Teachers. The nursery features two main playrooms, "Explorers" and "Adventurers", and a large outdoor area designed for children to explore and socialise. There is a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and fostering a welcoming, calm, and enriching environment where children feel happy, safe, and empowered. The facility aims to build confidence, independence, and resilience, encouraging parental involvement in the learning journey and ensuring nursery life is interactive and exciting. Our ethos Little Explorers Goose Green focuses on a child-centred approach, using the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. They emphasise outdoor learning and aim to foster a welcoming, calm, and enriching environment that builds children's confidence, independence, and resilience. What it's like Children arrive at nursery happily and are warmly greeted by nurturing staff, who know them well and support them to follow familiar routines. This welcoming atmosphere helps children settle quickly and begin their day. Leaders plan an ambitious curriculum based on children's interests and individual needs, and staff build on what children already know and can do through meaningful and engaging activities. Child-centred care Early Years Teacher Led Outdoor learning focus EYFS Curriculum ## Pricing & funding Charges apply for optional 'Little Extras' packages for children accessing funded hours. These daily packages cover food, digital services, and personal care. There is no signup fee for booking sessions. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Good to know - No signup fee for sessions. - Optional 'Little Extras' packages available for funded hours. - Food package includes all meals and snacks. - Digital package includes parent app access, online meetings, and a USB memory stick. - Personal care package includes nappies, wipes, creams, and Calpol. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday 8.30am until 6pm – term time only Session types Core Day, AM Session, PM Session, Afterschool Club, Extended Day Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2023 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little People Day Nursery Goose Green Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10302204 Lead inspector Kathryn Walsh [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50292938)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2735306) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-people-day-nursery-goose-green-wn3-6xd-2735306) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little People Day Nursery Goose Green Last inspected 5 September 2025 · Kathryn Walsh Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children arrive at nursery happily and are warmly greeted by nurturing staff, who know them well and support them to follow familiar routines. This welcoming atmosphere helps children settle quickly and begin their day. Leaders plan an ambitious curriculum based on children's interests and individual needs, and staff build on what children already know and can do through meaningful and engaging activities. Inspector highlights - The curriculum is carefully planned by leaders to meet the needs of all children. - Leaders have a strong understanding of how to support children's physical development. - Children's communication and language development is a priority across the nursery. - Staff recognise the importance of supporting children to regulate their emotions. - Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their independence. Areas to develop - 1 help children to remain deeply engaged and sustain their focus during meaningful play, such as by supporting staff to recognise when to intervene and when to step back - 2 provide children with more opportunities to learn more about different cultures and communities, to strengthen their awareness of diversity and prepare them for life in modern Britain. Inspection #10302204 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50292938) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > useful ideas they receive to support children's learning at home Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Outdoors, children paint using different-sized paintbrushes in water. However, the report highlights that staff do not plan consistent opportunities for children to explore other cultures and lifestyles beyond their own community. Inspection history Date: September 2025 - December 2025 Good - September 2025 Good ## Frequently asked about Little People Day Nursery Goose Green ### What do parents appreciate about Little People Day Nursery Goose Green? ### What is the nursery working on developing? ### How are meals handled at Little People Day Nursery Goose Green? ### From what age does Little People Day Nursery Goose Green accept children? ### How many children attend Little People Day Nursery Goose Green? ## About the setting Little People Day Nursery Goose Green registered in 2023 and is located in Wigan. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, with sessions from 7.30am to 6pm. It provides government funded childcare and employs 14 staff, 13 of whom hold appropriate qualifications ranging from level 2 to level 5. URN 2735306 Registered person A D & C FARRELL LIMITED Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises ## Nearby day nurseries in Wigan Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little People Day Nursery Goose Green. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Bumblebees @ St. Paul's Wigan · WN3 6SB ](/nursery/bumblebees-st-paul-s-wn3-6sb-ey302715) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Little Explorers: Goose Green Wigan · WN3 6QU 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/little-explorers-goose-green-wn3-6qu-2653655) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.9 mi ### Early Learners Nursery (Wigan) Wigan · WN3 5HS ](/nursery/early-learners-nursery-wigan-limited-wn3-5hs-2823876) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Brooklands Childcare Ashton-In-Makerfield · WN4 0BS ](/nursery/brooklands-childcare-ltd-wn4-0bs-ey295898) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.1 mi ### Happy Hours Day Nursery & Kool Kidz Wigan · WN4 0DL ](/nursery/happy-hours-day-nursery-kool-kidz-wn4-0dl-ey448210) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.3 mi ### Kids Planet Mere House Wigan · WN4 8DF ](/nursery/kids-planet-mere-house-wn4-8df-2851079) [See all nurseries in Wigan →](/search?q=Wigan) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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