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Play Pals Childcare # Play Pals Childcare in Wigan (WN2 5QE) Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 Care Flexible Hours Funded Places Available Part 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 - 1 help all staff to focus more precisely on the sequential skills that individual children need to learn - 2 provide more consistent messages around healthy lifestyles. Inspection #10302430 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226488) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Play Pals Childcare Inspection date Jul 2023 Inspection no. 10302430 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226488)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541803) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=play-pals-childcare-wn2-5qe-ey541803) ## 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 2023 Good - May 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about Play Pals Childcare ### Is Play Pals Childcare Ofsted registered? ### What areas are being developed at the nursery? ### How are meals and snacks provided at Play Pals Childcare? ### What are the opening hours? ### Does the setting offer wraparound care? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Wigan Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Play Pals Childcare. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Jack In The Box Day Nursery (Wigan) Wigan · WN2 5EG 5.0(13 reviews) ](/nursery/jack-in-the-box-day-nursery-wigan-ltd-wn2-5eg-ey488053) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Brooklands Childcare Wigan · WN2 3EB ](/nursery/brooklands-childcare-ltd-wn2-3eb-ey295923) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Brooklands Childcare Wigan · WN2 3AA ](/nursery/brooklands-childcare-ltd-wn2-3aa-ey295852) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Little Giggles Private Day Nursery & Preschool - Ince Ince · WN3 4RJ 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/little-giggles-private-day-nursery-preschool-ince-wn3-4rj-2732416) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Daisy Daycare Wigan · WN2 4BH 4.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/daisy-daycare-wn2-4bh-2549145) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 1.9 mi ### Little Acorns Hindley Green Wigan · WN2 4XR 2.1(21 reviews) ](/nursery/little-acorns-hindley-green-wn2-4xr-ey343063) [See all nurseries in Wigan →](/search?q=Wigan) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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