# The Little Penguins Day Nursery

The Little Penguins Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 53 Kingsway South, Warrington, WA4 1LQ, in Westy, Warrington. It is registered for 41 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-penguins-day-nursery-ey438504  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 53 Kingsway South, Warrington, WA4 1LQ
- Registered places: 41
- Phone: 01925 242425
- Website: https://www.warrington-nursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY438504

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 February 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/EY438504

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2012 (Reference EY438504). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY438504)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY438504)
- Registered places: 41 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY438504)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/419930)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 53 Kingsway South, Warrington, WA4 1LQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.381546,-2.560042

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Westy Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Black Bear Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Westy Play Area, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Warrington there are about 2.3 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 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Alderman Bolton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Bradshaw Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Thelwall Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Elphin's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Butterfly's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflys-nursery-ey413249) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Cheshire Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cheshire-day-nursery-2698592) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindergarten-ey345720) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Our Lady's Wasps](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/our-ladys-wasps-2551882) | Met |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Holyrood Nursery Warrington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holyrood-nursery-warrington-ey373834) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Nest In The Woods](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nest-in-the-woods-ey490665) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Little Penguins Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Little Penguins Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 15 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Little Penguins Day Nursery take?

The Little Penguins Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 41 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Little Penguins Day Nursery?

Warrington Central is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Little Penguins Day Nursery?

You can call 01925 242425 and visit www.warrington-nursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY438504)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Penguins+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ9X9JZvIBe0gRNJvp7wxxrKA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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