# Atherton Pre-School Day Care Limited

Atherton Pre-School Day Care Limited is a full-day nursery at Hag Fold, Dorset Road, Atherton, MANCHESTER, M46 9PT, in Hag Fold, Wigan. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/atherton-pre-school-day-care-limited-ey448674  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hag Fold, Dorset Road, Atherton, MANCHESTER, M46 9PT
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01942 883957
- Website: http://www.athertonpreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY448674

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 June 2025, 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/EY448674

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2012 (Reference EY448674). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448674)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448674)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448674)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1470855)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hag Fold, Dorset Road, Atherton, MANCHESTER, M46 9PT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.532812,-2.495563

- Station: Hag Fold, under 0.1 miles
- Station: Atherton, 0.7 miles
- Station: Daisy Hill, 1.0 miles
- 24 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hulton Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Meadowbank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Atherton St George's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Chowbent Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Parklee Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Rowan Tree Primary School |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Abc at Atherton's Children Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-at-athertons-children-centre-ey367012) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sunbeams Atherton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-atherton-ey456178) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Partou Footprints Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-footprints-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey541708) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Casson Fold Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/casson-fold-day-nursery-ey271730) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Partou Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-storytimes-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey556253) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Partou Little Acorns Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-little-acorns-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey330412) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Atherton Pre-School Day Care Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Atherton Pre-School Day Care Limited Good at its inspection on 3 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Atherton Pre-School Day Care Limited take?

Atherton Pre-School Day Care Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Atherton Pre-School Day Care Limited?

Hag Fold is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Atherton Pre-School Day Care Limited?

You can call 01942 883957 and visit www.athertonpreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448674)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Atherton+Pre-School+Day+Care&query_place_id=ChIJaSeNYOQHe0gRfvG1yLnNi4E)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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