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Play Pals Childcare in Wigan (WN2 5QE)

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
·St John's Church of England Primary School, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5QE · Wigan
Number of places
43 places
Age range
3–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Wigan

About this day nursery

Play Pals Childcare, located in Abram, Wigan, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3-4, as well as comprehensive wraparound care for all school-aged children. Operated by St. John’s Abram, the facility is open from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, providing flexible solutions for busy families through both funded and non-funded nursery places.

The programme emphasises a rich array of opportunities and activities designed to spark curiosity, foster creativity, and support growth within a secure and welcoming atmosphere. Whether families require early morning care, after-school provisions, or full-day support, the dedicated team at Play Pals is committed to delivering exceptional care tailored to each child's individual needs.

This childcare service is part of the broader QUEST Trust, which aims to support young people from early years through to employment.

What it's like

Children show happiness and enthusiasm for learning in this welcoming setting. They develop good fine motor control through activities like sketching and threading beads. Children understand and follow nursery rules, exhibiting good behaviour and keen problem-solving skills.

Nursery and Wraparound CareFlexible HoursFunded Places AvailablePart of QUEST Trust

Pricing & funding

Fees are billed monthly and vary depending on the session booked. Additional charges apply for half-hour cover on full-day sessions. Certain sessions include breakfast items or afternoon snacks, and school dinners are available.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Fees are payable monthly.
  • School dinners are available.
  • Selected sessions include breakfast items or an afternoon snack.

Key facts

Age range

3-4 years (nursery), school-aged children (wraparound care)

Session types

morning, afternoon, full-day, wraparound care, breakfast club, afterschool club

Opening hours

7:30am - 6:00pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2017

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Play Pals Childcare

Last inspected 12 July 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children show happiness and enthusiasm for learning in this welcoming setting. They develop good fine motor control through activities like sketching and threading beads. Children understand and follow nursery rules, exhibiting good behaviour and keen problem-solving skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Children show beaming smiles and enthusiasm to play and learn.
  • Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, and children understand nursery rules.
  • Children are keen problem-solvers with a can-do attitude.
  • Excellent relationships are established with the host school, ensuring consistency.
  • Staff listen to children with interest and ask thought-provoking questions, promoting good speaking and listening skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1help all staff to focus more precisely on the sequential skills that individual children need to learn
  • 2provide more consistent messages around healthy lifestyles.
Inspection #10302430 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents particularly like that staff share a video of them reading a weekly story to children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Staff work with parents and external professionals to ensure that help is provided in a timely manner. Funding is used to pay for additional staff to ensure that children get the meaningful and tailored care that they require.

Outdoor space

Children helpfully tidy away the toys before lining up to go out to play.

Inspection history

Date: May 2019

  • July 2023Good
  • May 2019Good

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