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Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school
116 Fairfield Road, Appleton, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6SJ, United Kingdom
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 76 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Widnes
Compare nurseries in Widnes by fees, funded childcare, opening hours and SEND support. Across Halton, average day nursery costs for non funded care are £60.89 a day for under 2s, £59.92 for 2 year olds and £59.60 for 3 and 4 year olds.
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Daily fees range
£68
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
2
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
2
Across Cheshire
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Early Learners Nursery Widnes
20 Deacon Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6ED, United Kingdom
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 102 Spaces available
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£204/week
· £10608/year
Based on the area average of £68/day
Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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Nursery questions in Widnes
How much do nurseries cost in Widnes?
Halton averages are £60.89 a day for under 2s, £59.92 for 2 year olds and £59.60 for 3 and 4 year olds at day nurseries.
Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Widnes?
Yes. Eligible working parents can get up to 30 funded hours a week from the term after their child turns 9 months until school age.
Do all 3 and 4 year olds in Widnes get funded childcare?
Yes. All 3 and 4 year olds get 15 funded hours a week for at least 38 weeks each year.
Can eligible 2 year olds get funded childcare?
Yes. Eligible 2 year olds can get up to 15 funded hours a week from the term after their 2nd birthday.
Can I split 2 year old funded hours between nurseries?
Yes. Halton allows the 15 hours to be split between a maximum of 2 providers in most cases.
Is nursery availability good in Widnes?
Overall, Widnes has enough childcare places, but some wards have fewer places for babies and toddlers. Apply early if you need fixed days.
Can my child's nursery get extra SEND funding?
Yes. Halton SEN Inclusion Funding can support eligible children from 9 months who need additional help at their early years setting.
Is Disability Access Funding available in Widnes?
Yes. Halton's 2026 funding provides £975 a year for eligible children receiving Disability Living Allowance.
Are there Family Hubs in Widnes?
Yes. Widnes has Family Hubs at Kingsway, Ditton and Warrington Road, with an additional site at Upton.
What support is available at Kingsway Family Hub?
Kingsway has group activity space, a creche area used for activities such as baby massage, private rooms and a sensory room.
What postcode covers Widnes nurseries?
Widnes mainly uses the WA8 postcode area. Use your full postcode when comparing the closest nursery places.