# The Baby Cottage

The Baby Cottage is a full-day nursery at 5 Marsh Green, Wigan, WN5 0PT, in Marsh Green, Wigan. It is registered for 12 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-baby-cottage-2806840  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 5 Marsh Green, Wigan, WN5 0PT
- Registered places: 12
- Ofsted URN: 2806840

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2024 (Reference 2806840). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2806840)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2806840)
- Registered places: 12 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2806840)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1794739)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 5 Marsh Green, Wigan, WN5 0PT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.551330,-2.666941

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Westfield Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Beech Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Canal House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-canal-house-2851869) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Young Persons Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/young-persons-centre-ey336931) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Planet Canal House OOSC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-canal-house-oosc-2850541) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Next Generation Nursery & Schoolies Club Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/next-generation-nursery-and-schoolies-club-ltd-ey295520) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Partou The Village Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-the-village-day-nursery-and-pre-school-322994) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Acorns Day Nursery (Springfield)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-springfield-2519737) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can The Baby Cottage take?

The Baby Cottage is registered with Ofsted for up to 12 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Baby Cottage?

Gathurst is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2806840)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Baby+Cottage&query_place_id=ChIJX9_kfgAPe0gRFPhkzYY8o1g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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