# Play Pals Childcare

Play Pals Childcare is a full-day nursery at Hindley Green Community Primary School, Thomas Street, Wigan, WN2 4SS, in Hindley Green, Wigan. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026). It is run by Play Pals Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-pals-childcare-ey541802  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hindley Green Community Primary School, Thomas Street, Wigan, WN2 4SS
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01942 294350
- Website: https://www.playpalschildcareltd.org.uk/
- Run by: [Play Pals Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/play-pals-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY541802

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 March 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/EY541802

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2017 (Reference EY541802). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541802)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541802)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541802)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hindley Green Community Primary School, Thomas Street, Wigan, WN2 4SS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.523012,-2.547472

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Green Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Hindley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Bickershaw CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Newton Westpark Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Play Pals Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-pals-nursery-ey563215) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Acorns Hindley Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-hindley-green-ey343063) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Newton Westpark Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newton-westpark-nursery-ey479640) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Honey Bear Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honey-bear-day-care-ey557159) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Appy Little Plums Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/appy-little-plums-ltd-ey483066) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Saplings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saplings-day-nursery-ey388729) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Play Pals Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Play Pals Childcare Good at its inspection on 13 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Play Pals Childcare take?

Play Pals Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Who runs Play Pals Childcare?

Play Pals Childcare is run by Play Pals Childcare Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Play Pals Childcare?

Daisy Hill is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Play Pals Childcare?

You can call 01942 294350 and visit www.playpalschildcareltd.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541802)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Play+Pals+Nursery%2C+Hindley+Green&query_place_id=ChIJ0QWwI6YHe0gRVUMO9uYRMB0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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