# Play Pals Nursery

Play Pals Nursery is a full-day nursery at 675 Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4SD, in Hindley Green, Wigan. It is registered for 51 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Play Pals Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-pals-nursery-ey563215  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 675 Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4SD
- Registered places: 51
- Phone: 01942 834000
- Website: http://playpalschildcareltd.org.uk/
- Run by: [Play Pals Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/play-pals-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY563215

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 July 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/EY563215

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2018 (Reference EY563215). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563215)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563215)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563215)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1091269)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 675 Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4SD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.524343,-2.549344

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Hindley Green Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 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 | 0.8 miles |
| Bickershaw CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy |  | 4–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Play Pals Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-pals-childcare-ey541802) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Acorns Hindley Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-hindley-green-ey343063) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Newton Westpark Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newton-westpark-nursery-ey479640) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Honey Bear Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honey-bear-day-care-ey557159) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Saplings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saplings-day-nursery-ey388729) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Hart Common Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hart-common-pre-school-ey376587) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Play Pals Nursery Good at its inspection on 12 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Play Pals Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### Who runs Play Pals Nursery?

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

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

Hindley is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Play Pals Nursery?

You can call 01942 834000 and visit playpalschildcareltd.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563215)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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