Play Pals Childcare Atherton Road

675 Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan WN2 4SD
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9.8 13 Reviews
  • Play Pals Childcare Atherton Road, Wigan
Play Pals Hindley Green, on Atherton Road, offers full-day care for children for 51 weeks of the year.

The caring team is passionate about meeting every aspect of your child's needs, within a fun and stimulating environment.
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Funding & Fees

Per AM session - £28.00
Per PM session - £28.00
Full Day - £46.00

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sarah Silvester (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 6

Total Places for Children

  • 35

Age Range

  • from 0 years 1 months
  • to 3 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Parking is available onsite however, it is very limited. There is accessible parking on the street opposite and a car park next to the Spinners along the road.

Play Pals Childcare Atherton Road Reviews (13)

9.8

Play Pals Childcare Atherton Road has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.799) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Play Pals Childcare Atherton Road has 13 reviews.

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Review from D T (Grandfather of Child) published on 3 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery, with fantastic staff.
My grandson's confidence has grown so much since starting with playpals, and it's most certainly down to the love and care he receives from all the staff.
He goes in with a big smile on his face every time!
Everyone is approachable and always happy to help
in any way they can.
I highly recommend playpals, it's just an all round fantastic nursery, with amazing staff.
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at this nursery for almost 5 months now and she has developed so much since starting. The staff have been absolutely brilliant with her and us. She absolutely loves going to nursery and she is looked after so well! They are always doing activities and helping develop her skills.
I couldn't recommend this nursery more!
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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started PlayPals in September 2026. It is the best decision I have ever made, enrolling my child to this nursery. All the staff have built amazing relationships with my daughter and she absolutely loves going there. She has come on leaps and bounds and her development is amazing to see.
You can see the genuine love the staff have for these children.
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Review from C R (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started playpals in hindley green April last year and has thrived since starting.
My daughter runs on in with a big smile on her face.
The app they use is always updated and it's great to see a varied menu that is given. My daughter eats like a queen there.
The staff and management
are amazing. They care for every single child and always give us information.
My eldest daughter is 7 and used to attend this nursery and it was amazing then. It still is amazing now.
Wouldn't send my children anywhere else.
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Review from Shannon M (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my boys have attended playpal and they continuously prove they are the best around, always working around busy schedules and very flexible. I always recommend playpals to everyone. My oldest has been attending since he was 6 months old and my youngest 5 months old. They both smile as soon as
they see the girls, its amazing to see they are so happy upon dropping off. They help along with weaning and potty training and I couldn't have done any of it without them
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Review from Rebecca T (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery with such a warm and loving atmosphere.
My little boy always goes in with a big smile. His face lights up when he see's the staff who are absolutely brilliant.
All the staff genuinely care for the children and right from the day i looked around the nursery they've shown this.
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really take the time to get to know the children, including the staff at a managerial level which i think is lovely. There communication and support is excellent.
They're always doing little activities which you can then see on the app. Along with their meals, naps, nappy changing etc.


when picking up my son there is always a hand over of how he has been, what he has eaten, which is appreciated as my son struggles with this.
I highly recommend this nursery, it really does stand out from all the other nurseries i looked around.
A massive thank you to all the staff! it makes going back to work so much easier knowing your little one is happy and content

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Review from L A (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
PlayPals is a wonderful nursery! My daughter loves going there and all the staff are so lovely and really care for all the children. They are very proactive on the app as they regularly post updates on activities the little ones are up to and are very quick to respond to any messages. I would recommend
them to any expectant parents without hesitation. Thanks for everything you do!
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Review from K G (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy loves going to Play Pals Nursery Hindley Green! The staff are so kind and caring. They create a warm and safe environment where children feel happy and supported.
The activities are fun and engaging, helping my son learn and grow. He enjoys playing, singing, and making new friends. Since
starting, he has become more confident and independent.
Overall, I highly recommend Play Pals to any parent looking for a loving and safe place for their child.
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Review from Jonathon B (Father of Child) published on 24 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic place for your little one, the structure of the nursery works great for our little girl, she has come out of her shell and become more confident in the very short period she has been attending, and the staff are lovely and helpful. We looked at several other options before visiting here
and we were made to feel welcome from the start. Highly recommend.
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Review from Tanya O (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl really enjoys her days at Play Pals Nursery, her confidence has grown and she loves socialising with her little friends the nursery programme is well structured and the meals they provide are really tasty. There are lots of activities going on indoors and out the staff always have time
to speak to you about any worries, you have just an all-round amazing nursery.
Reply from Nicki Crank, Area Manager at Play Pals Childcare Atherton RoadHi Tanya. Thank you so much for your feedback, it's very much appreciated.
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Review from G M (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Play Pals have been amazing with both my son and daughter over the past 18 months, always on hand to answer any questions and make you feel comfortable and confident. My children have developed and thrived since being at this nursery. I would definitely recommend.
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Review from Amy J (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My baby started nursery in July and the staff were very helpful and reassuring during his transition into nursery life. They keep me up to date with any relevant information and they are very approachable. My baby loves nursery and is always very happy when I drop him off and pick him up which fills
me with confidence that he will have a nice day whilst in their care. Would highly recommend this nursery.
Reply from Nicki Crank, Area Manager at Play Pals Childcare Atherton RoadThank you so much for your feedback and lovely words about Play Pals. It is greatly appreciated.
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Review from Jolita B (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery! Very friendly staff, clean and amazing settings. We were struggling to potty train our son and they helped do it. Food variety is great, our son loves snacks there as well. Would love our son to stay here longer but he is heading to pre-school! Thank you for everything.
Reply from Nicki Crank, Area Manager at Play Pals Childcare Atherton RoadThank you so much for your lovely feedback, it has been our pleasure to care for your son and great to hear you have been happy with everything.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.799)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.799) out of 10 for Play Pals Childcare Atherton Road is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.974 for Play Pals Childcare Atherton Road is calculated as follows: ( (152 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 156 Ratings = 4.974
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.825 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Play Pals Childcare Atherton Road is based on 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.825
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 35 number of registered child places is 7, which has been reached with 13 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (4)

Sarah

Sarah Silvester

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2017

I'm Sarah and I manage our PlayPals 0-3 setting. Since opening in 2018, we have grown and welcomed many families to our provision.


I have worked in Childcare for 20 years and have a range of knowledge and skills to drive our vision and values for PlayPals.

Sharon

Sharon Mckay

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2023

I'm Sharon and I am the Deputy Manager in the setting. I love working with the team and seeing the children Play, Learn and Thrive daily in our care.


I am level 3 qualified and have over 20 years of experience in Early Years both in the United Kingdom and Spain.


I speak fluent Spanish which I use as a learning opportunity for our children in the setting.

Kristy

Kristy Grimshaw

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2023

I'm Kristy and I work within our 0-2 room at PlayPals. I hold a Level 2 Early Years qualification and I am currently completing my Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification with PlayPals.


I have a range of experience working with babies and trained in Safer Sleep, SIDS Awareness and working with babies.

Kelsea

Kelsea Hilton

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2024

I'm Kelsea and I currently work within our 2-3 room at PlayPals. I am Level 3 qualified and recently joined PlayPals after having my daughter.


I have a range of experience working within all age ranges and having a range of roles such as Room Leader and Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Frequently Asked Questions about Play Pals Childcare Atherton Road

What is the Age Range of Children that Play Pals Childcare Atherton Road accepts?

Play Pals Childcare Atherton Road accepts Children aged from 0 years 1 month to 3 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Play Pals Childcare Atherton Road Open?

Play Pals Childcare Atherton Road is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Play Pals Childcare Atherton Road have capacity for?

Play Pals Childcare Atherton Road has capacity for a total of 35 Children.

How far is Play Pals Childcare Atherton Road to the centre of Wigan?

3.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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