Best nurseries in Winsford
10 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 | Start Well Learning Limited Full day care · 42 places · CW7 3EP | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | S4YC @ Over Childrens Centre Full day care · 66 places · CW7 1LX | Good (2025) |
| 3 | S4YC @ Wharton Childrens Centre Full day care · 60 places · CW7 3HN | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Littler Grange Children's Day Nursery Ltd Full day care · 54 places · CW7 2NE | Good (2023) |
| 5 | S4YC Out of School Club @ St Chads Sessional day care · 56 places · CW7 4AT | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Kiddiecare Day Nursery Limited Full day care · 71 places · CW7 2BP | Good (2022) |
| 7 | Start Well Learning Limited Full day care · 42 places · CW7 3EP | Good (2022) |
| 8 | St John's Pre-School Nursery Full day care · 44 places · CW7 2LX | Good (2022) |
| 9 | Acorn to Oak Nursery Ltd Full day care · 66 places · CW7 3DR | Not yet inspected |
| 10 | Little Oasis Day Nursery Full day care · 22 places · CW7 2DS | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Winsford?
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 Winsford?
Of 10 nurseries and pre-schools in Winsford, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Start Well Learning Limited, S4YC @ Over Childrens Centre, S4YC @ Wharton Childrens Centre.
How much does nursery cost in Winsford?
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 Winsford?
10 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 8 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Ellesmere Port · Northwich · 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
Wharton · Winsford Central · Winsford Glebe Green · Winsford North · Winsford Over
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.