# Abc at Ince Children's Centre

Abc at Ince Children's Centre is a sessional pre-school at Ince Children's Centre, Charles Street, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AL, in Higher Ince, Wigan. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 18 reviews (November 2026). It is run by ABC Pre-School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-at-ince-childrens-centre-ey379185  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Ince Children's Centre, Charles Street, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AL
- Registered places: 16
- Phone: 01942 767503
- Run by: [ABC Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/abc-pre-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY379185

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY379185

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2008 (Reference EY379185). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY379185)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY379185)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY379185)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/189830)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ince Children's Centre, Charles Street, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.542309,-2.604395

- Station: Ince (Manchester), 0.4 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Walmesley Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Canal Terrace, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wigan there are about 2.8 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ince CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St William's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| CEWE School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Catharine's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Britannia Bridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Abc at Ince Community Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-at-ince-community-centre-ey482696) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Daisy Daycare Academy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-daycare-academy-2856287) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Giggles Private Day Nursery & Preschool - Ince](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-giggles-private-day-nursery-and-preschool-ince-2732416) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Wigan Scholes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-wigan-scholes-ey486979) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Brooklands Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brooklands-childcare-ltd-ey295852) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Acorns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-ey467501) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Abc at Ince Children's Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Abc at Ince Children's Centre Good at its inspection on 24 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Abc at Ince Children's Centre take?

Abc at Ince Children's Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### Who runs Abc at Ince Children's Centre?

Abc at Ince Children's Centre is run by ABC Pre-School Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Abc at Ince Children's Centre?

Ince (Manchester) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Abc at Ince Children's Centre?

You can call 01942 767503.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY379185)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ince+Children%27s+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJm4DFvVsPe0gR-lXZtw8rcE0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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