Best nurseries in Pemberton
6 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 | Lamberhead Green Headstart Full day care · 32 places · WN5 0AW | Report card: 4 strong, 1 expected (Jan 2026) |
| 2 | Redwood House Childrens Nursery Full day care · 123 places · WN5 8HJ | Good (2024) |
| 3 | The Playhouse Day Nursery Full day care · 29 places · WN5 8AQ | Good (2023) |
| 4 | A-Stars Early Education Full day care · 41 places · WN5 8EG | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Little Jigsaw's Children's Day Nursery Full day care · 54 places · WN5 8BB | Good (2021) |
| 6 | St. John's C.E Preschool Ltd Sessional day care · 21 places · WN5 0DT | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Pemberton?
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 Pemberton?
There are 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Pemberton; listed first: Lamberhead Green Headstart, Redwood House Childrens Nursery, The Playhouse Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Pemberton?
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 Pemberton?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
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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.