Best nurseries in Skelmersdale
8 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in West Lancashire, 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 | The Ducklings Day Nursery - Skelmersdale Full day care · 71 places · WN8 9NH | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | St Richard's Out of School Club Sessional day care · 27 places · WN8 8LQ | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Little Achievers Nursery in the Park Full day care · 52 places · WN8 8HN | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Giggles Day Nursery (Skelmersdale) Ltd Full day care · 43 places · WN8 6JT | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Bright Beginnings Nursery Full day care · 76 places · WN8 9HR | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Stepping Stones Day Nursery Full day care · 88 places · WN8 8AZ | Good (2022) |
| 7 | Shelly Tots Daycare Full day care · 40 places · WN8 8HE | Not yet inspected |
| 8 | Trinity Primary School Little Buds Sessional day care · 12 places · WN8 8PW | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Skelmersdale?
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 Skelmersdale?
Of 8 nurseries and pre-schools in Skelmersdale, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: The Ducklings Day Nursery - Skelmersdale, St Richard's Out of School Club, Little Achievers Nursery in the Park.
How much does nursery cost in Skelmersdale?
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 Skelmersdale?
8 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 6 of them inspected so far.
Neighbourhoods
Skelmersdale Ashurst · Skelmersdale Central · Skelmersdale East · Skelmersdale South East · Skelmersdale 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.