Best nurseries in Leigh (Wigan)
19 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Wigan, 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 | Appy Little Plums Ltd Full day care · 54 places · WN7 5JL | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | The Ducklings Day Nursery Full day care · 72 places · WN7 3XF | Outstanding (2023) |
| 3 | Little Rainbows' Day Nursery Full day care · 85 places · WN7 2RP | Good (2025) |
| 4 | ABC Castle Nursery Full day care · 51 places · WN7 1AZ | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Newton Westpark Nursery Sessional day care · 32 places · WN7 5JY | Good (2024) |
| 6 | Twist Lane Nursery Full day care · 34 places · WN7 4BZ | Good (2024) |
| 7 | The Beeches Pre School Full day care · 16 places · WN7 3LJ | Good (2024) |
| 8 | Kids Planet Leigh Full day care · 136 places · WN7 5DR | Good (2024) |
| 9 | Bluestone Nursery Full day care · 36 places · WN7 1TN | Good (2023) |
| 10 | Fairfield Nursery Full day care · 84 places · WN7 4HW | Good (2023) |
| 11 | Little Giggles Private Day Nursery & Preschool - Leigh Full day care · WN7 1XB | Good (2023) |
| 12 | Higher Folds 2 Year Olds Sessional day care · 50 places · WN7 2UB | Good (2023) |
| 13 | Leigh South Community Nursery Sessional day care · 15 places · WN7 3ET | Good (2023) |
| 14 | The Avenue Private Day Care Full day care · 96 places · WN7 1ET | Good (2022) |
| 15 | Little Rainbows' 2 Nursery Full day care · 52 places · WN7 1BP | Good (2022) |
| 16 | Honey Bear Day Care Full day care · 70 places · WN7 5JS | Good (2021) |
| 17 | First Steps Private Day Nursery Limited Full day care · 73 places · WN7 3UQ | Not yet inspected |
| 18 | Leigh St Thomas Preschool Ltd Sessional day care · 44 places · WN7 2BJ | Not yet inspected |
| 19 | Woodland Adventure Nursery Full day care · 87 places · WN7 4QE | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Leigh (Wigan)?
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 Leigh (Wigan)?
Of 19 nurseries and pre-schools in Leigh (Wigan), 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Appy Little Plums Ltd, The Ducklings Day Nursery, Little Rainbows' Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Leigh (Wigan)?
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 Leigh (Wigan)?
19 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 16 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Ashton-in-Makerfield · Atherton · Golborne · Hindley · Platt Bridge and Abram · Standish · Wigan · Pemberton · Longshaw
Neighbourhoods
Leigh Central · Leigh East & Higher Folds · Leigh North · Leigh South · Leigh South East · Leigh West
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.