Best nurseries in Appleton
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Warrington, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Matthews Pre-School Full day care · 20 places · WA4 4NT | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | Kids Planet Stretton Full day care · 80 places · WA4 4NB | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | Appleton Thorn Preschool and Little Woodland Sessional day care · 30 places · WA4 4RT | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Lynton Private Day Nursery Full day care · 35 places · WA4 4BY | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Kids Planet Appleton Thorn Full day care · 81 places · WA4 5NS | Good (2024) |
| 6 | Stagecoach Performing Arts Warrington Sessional day care · WA4 5JL | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Appleton?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in North West, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Appleton?
Of 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Appleton, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: St Matthews Pre-School, Kids Planet Stretton, Appleton Thorn Preschool and Little Woodland.
How much does nursery cost in Appleton?
In North West, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £178 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Appleton?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Culcheth · Warrington · Lymm · Callands · Grappenhall · Kingswood · Latchford · Stretton
Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.