Best nurseries in Northwich
11 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Cheshire West and Chester, 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 | Kids Planet Winnington Full day care · 120 places · CW8 4UD | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | S4YC @ Victoria Road Full day care · 84 places · CW9 5UT | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Little Angels Day Nursery Full day care · 55 places · CW8 4DU | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Little Weavers Day Nursery Full day care · 72 places · CW9 8EG | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Smallworld Pre-School Full day care · 24 places · CW9 8DH | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Mrs Nursery Childcare Full day care · 42 places · CW9 5JL | Good (2022) |
| 7 | The Beagle Preschool Sessional day care · 44 places · CW8 1BN | Good (2022) |
| 8 | Barton Day Nurseries Northwich Full day care · 39 places · CW8 1BT | Good (2022) |
| 9 | Adam's Nursery Northwich Full day care · 31 places · CW9 7NE | Not yet inspected |
| 10 | Kip McGrath Northwich Full day care · CW9 5BS | Not yet inspected |
| 11 | Naturally Curious Day Nursery Full day care · 53 places · CW9 5ND | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Northwich?
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 Northwich?
Of 11 nurseries and pre-schools in Northwich, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Kids Planet Winnington, S4YC @ Victoria Road, Little Angels Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Northwich?
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 Northwich?
11 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 8 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Ellesmere Port · Winsford · Christleton and Waverton · Comberbach · Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) · Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) · Hartford · Tattenhall · Chester Boughton · Chester · Hoole · Little Sutton · Upton · Lache · Winnington
Neighbourhoods
Greenbank · Northwich Central & Winnington · Rudheath West & Leftwich
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.