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4.5★ average from 587 parent reviews on Google

There are 72 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Bolton on our register. At their latest inspection: 8 rated Outstanding, 51 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement, 2 judged Inadequate — 95% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 3 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 587 Google reviews across 49 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 40 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 48 are registered to take babies under two. Open any nursery below for its inspection history, fees, hours and what local parents have said.

Nurseries in Bolton at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Bolton.

72
Ofsted-registered nurseries
95%
Good or Outstanding
4.5★
587 parent reviews
40
Accept funded hours
48
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding8
  • Good51
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate2

10 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 3 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Bolton?
We list 72 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Bolton. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Bolton are rated Outstanding?
8 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Bolton, including Olive Garden Nursery, Croft House Nursery. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Bolton?
Across 49 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Bolton have left 587 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Bolton?
40 of the 72 nurseries in Bolton (56%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Bolton take babies?
48 settings in Bolton are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.