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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Parsons Walk Nursery # Parsons Walk Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2025) · 33 Parsons Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RU · Wigan Number of places 44 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 Local authority Wigan About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Parsons Walk Nursery, located in Wigan, provides a welcoming and "family-orientated" environment for children aged 0 to 4 years. 30pm, the nursery focuses on making children feel safe and secure. The setting recently received a "Good" rating from Ofsted on 5th February 2025, highlighting its effective quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Staff are skilled at creating engaging activities based on children's interests, ensuring high levels of curiosity and motivation. The nursery is particularly strong in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), allowing them to explore and settle at their own pace, and working closely with external professionals to address any learning gaps. New staff members benefit from a thorough induction, leading to a deep understanding of the curriculum. A love of books, stories, and songs is actively promoted, which supports language development and early reading skills. Children also have ample opportunities for outdoor learning in the nursery garden, where they enjoy "risky play" like balancing on wooden logs and riding down ramps, guided by staff who teach them safety skills. This helps children develop coordination, confidence, and risk awareness. Strong partnerships with parents are a hallmark of the nursery, with active communication ensuring that all children make good progress from their individual starting points. What it's like Children attending this 'family-orientated' nursery are happy and ready to learn. They are greeted with a warm smile, and parents are encouraged to stay and share information about their children's needs. This helps staff to plan engaging activities based on children's interests. All children make good progress from their starting points. Family-orientated Child-centred approach Skilled SEND support Outdoor learning Active communication with parents Strong focus on language and reading ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am until 5.30pm Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Parsons Walk Nursery Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10368044 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50272448)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541941) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=parsons-walk-nursery-wn1-1ru-ey541941) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Parsons Walk Nursery Last inspected 5 February 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children attending this 'family-orientated' nursery are happy and ready to learn. They are greeted with a warm smile, and parents are encouraged to stay and share information about their children's needs. This helps staff to plan engaging activities based on children's interests. All children make good progress from their starting points. Inspector highlights - The nursery has recently welcomed several new staff, who have benefited from a thorough induction leading to a deep understanding of the curriculum. - Staff are skilled at following children's interests when planning the resources each day. - A love of books, stories and songs is actively promoted, supporting language development and early reading skills. - Children eagerly explore the nursery garden, enjoying risky play while staff teach them safety skills. - Partnerships with parents are strong, with staff actively communicating with families to identify and support learning gaps. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the arrangements for providing coaching, training and support for those with management responsibilities to help sustain and maintain the improvements across the provision - 2 implement clear, consistent messages regarding healthy eating that support children and parents to make healthy choices in relation to food. Inspection #10368044 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50272448) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff skilfully support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), allowing them to settle and explore at their own pace. Staff quickly identify any gaps in learning and work closely with external professionals to ensure children get the support they need. Outdoor space Children eagerly explore the nursery garden. They enjoy risky play, balancing across wooden logs and riding down ramps, while staff teach them the skills for how to do so safely. This helps children to develop coordination, confidence and an awareness of how to manage risks. Inspection history Date: March 2019 - February 2025 Good - March 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about Parsons Walk Nursery ### What stands out about Parsons Walk Nursery? ### How is the outdoor space at Parsons Walk Nursery used? ### Does Parsons Walk Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ### What are the opening hours at Parsons Walk Nursery? ### Does Parsons Walk Nursery take babies? ### How does Parsons Walk Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Wigan Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Parsons Walk Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Heron Day Nursery Wigan · WN1 1XH ](/nursery/heron-day-nursery-wn1-1xh-ey358603) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Little Acorns Day Nursery Wigan · WN1 2AA 4.0(22 reviews) ](/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-wn1-2aa-ey467501) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Wigan Marylebone Wigan · WN1 2JJ 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-wigan-marylebone-wn1-2jj-322990) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.4 mi ### Little Acorns Day Nursery (Springfield) Wigan · WN6 7AS 4.2(10 reviews) ](/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-springfield-wn6-7as-2519737) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Wigan Scholes Wigan · WN1 3QS ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-wigan-scholes-wn1-3qs-ey486979) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Whitley Pre-School Playgroup Wigan · WN1 2QR ](/nursery/whitley-pre-school-playgroup-wn1-2qr-ey538105) [See all nurseries in Wigan →](/search?q=Wigan) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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