# The Ducklings Day Nursery

The Ducklings Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 115 Warrington Road, LEIGH, WN7 3XF, in Hooten Gardens, Wigan. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 4 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Ducklings Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ducklings-day-nursery-ey370719  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 115 Warrington Road, LEIGH, WN7 3XF
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 01942 673297
- Website: http://www.theducklingsdaynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Ducklings Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ducklings-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY370719

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 25 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY370719

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2008 (Reference EY370719). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY370719)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY370719)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY370719)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/73384)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 115 Warrington Road, LEIGH, WN7 3XF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.488371,-2.500138

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Butts Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Leigh CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Leigh Central Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (July 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Leigh St Thomas Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leigh-st-thomas-preschool-ltd-2814967) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Leigh South Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leigh-south-community-nursery-ey491065) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Rainbows' Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rainbows-day-nursery-ey431521) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Rainbows' 2 Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rainbows-2-nursery-ey482221) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [ABC Castle Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-castle-nursery-ey476302) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Beeches Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-beeches-pre-school-ey501739) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Ducklings Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Ducklings Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 25 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Ducklings Day Nursery take?

The Ducklings Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Ducklings Day Nursery?

The Ducklings Day Nursery is run by Ducklings Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Ducklings Day Nursery?

You can call 01942 673297 and visit www.theducklingsdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY370719)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ducklings+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJKUJ9cHMHe0gRDSWK7VcoPNw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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