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Play Pals Childcare # Play Pals Childcare in Wigan (WN2 4SS) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2025) · Hindley Green Community Primary School, Thomas Street, Wigan, WN2 4SS · Wigan Number of places 36 places Age range 4–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 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 Play Pals Childcare Limited offers a nurturing, stimulating, and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to play, learn, and grow confidently. The nursery focuses on supporting the overall development of each child, aiming to unlock their unique potential from an early age. They are part of the QUEST Trust and operate several settings, including locations in Abram, Hindley Green, and Atherton Road. The nursery emphasises core values of play, learning, and thriving. Play encourages curiosity, creativity, and discovery through imaginative and fun activities. Learning is fostered by building knowledge, confidence, and connection through shared experiences. Thriving involves nurturing wellbeing, growth, and fulfilment in all aspects of development. Parents can stay updated on their child's activities and progress through the Famly platform, which aims to seamlessly connect families and childcare providers. Play Pals also engages in various community activities and educational initiatives, such as science week and visits to local nature spots, demonstrating their commitment to broad and engaging early years education. Our ethos Play Pals Childcare Limited is committed to providing a nurturing, stimulating, and inclusive environment that fosters children's confidence and supports their overall development. Their core values centre on play, learning, and thriving. Play is seen as a vehicle for curiosity, creativity, and discovery through imaginative activities. Learning is achieved by building knowledge, confidence, and connection via shared experiences. Thriving means nurturing wellbeing, growth, and fulfilment in all developmental areas. What it's like Staff provide children with a calm and engaging environment, forming strong bonds and understanding their individual needs to promote well-being. Communication and language development are a real strength, with staff exposing children to a broad and ambitious vocabulary, helping them make connections in their learning and retain new information. Play-based learning Part of QUEST Trust Multiple settings Focus on holistic development ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.playpalschildcareltd.org.uk/page/?title=Contact+a+Setting&pid=34) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2017 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Play Pals Childcare Inspection date Mar 2025 Inspection no. 10375771 Lead inspector Kayte Farrell [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50273101)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541802) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.playpalschildcareltd.org.uk/) Hindley Green Community Primary School, Thomas Street, Wigan, WN2 4SS [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.54747/53.52301/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Wigan - [Day nurseries in Wigan](/search?q=Wigan) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=play-pals-childcare-wn2-4ss-ey541802) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Play Pals Childcare Last inspected 13 March 2025 · Kayte Farrell Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Staff provide children with a calm and engaging environment, forming strong bonds and understanding their individual needs to promote well-being. Communication and language development are a real strength, with staff exposing children to a broad and ambitious vocabulary, helping them make connections in their learning and retain new information. Inspector highlights - Staff provide a calm and engaging environment and form strong bonds with children. - Communication and language development is a real strength, with staff exposing children to a broad and ambitious range of vocabulary. - Leaders have a sound knowledge of how children learn and plan an ambitious curriculum. - Staff implement mathematics into activities that children enjoy, promoting their mathematical development. - Children demonstrate good levels of independence and a lovely attitude to learning, developing key skills for school. Areas to develop - 1 implement the curriculum more precisely in the outdoor area to support children's different learning preferences - 2 provide staff with specific feedback on their individual practice to create more consistency in the quality of interactions. Inspection #10375771 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50273101) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The procedures for supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well embedded. Staff recognise when children need additional support and target their planning appropriately. They make timely referrals to outside agencies and use additional funding to help narrow gaps in learning. All children with SEND make progress from their unique starting points. Outdoor space When children are outdoors, the curriculum is not as precisely focused as it is indoors. Staff focus less on the learning intentions and interactions are more inconsistent. This does not help some children to build on their existing skills in the environment where they learn best. Inspection history Date: May 2019 - March 2025 Good - May 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about Play Pals Childcare ### From what age does Play Pals Childcare accept children? ### What outdoor space is used at Play Pals Childcare? ### How was Play Pals Childcare rated by Ofsted? ### What do the fees at Play Pals Childcare say? ### Which area does Play Pals Childcare serve? ### How does Play Pals Childcare support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Wigan Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Play Pals Childcare. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Play Pals Nursery Wigan · WN2 4SD ](/nursery/play-pals-nursery-wn2-4sd-ey563215) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.7 mi ### Little Acorns Hindley Green Wigan · WN2 4XR 2.1(21 reviews) ](/nursery/little-acorns-hindley-green-wn2-4xr-ey343063) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Honey Bear Day Care Leigh · WN7 5JS ](/nursery/honey-bear-day-care-wn7-5js-ey557159) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.2 mi ### Appy Little Plums Leigh · WN7 5JL 4.7(13 reviews) ](/nursery/appy-little-plums-ltd-wn7-5jl-ey483066) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Hart Common Pre-School Bolton · BL5 2BX ](/nursery/hart-common-pre-school-bl5-2bx-ey376587) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Saplings Day Nursery Bolton · BL5 2BX 4.9(10 reviews) ](/nursery/saplings-day-nursery-bl5-2bx-ey388729) [See all nurseries in Wigan →](/search?q=Wigan) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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