--- title: "70 Day Nurseries near Bolton, 8 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/north-west/bolton/bolton description: "Compare 70 day nurseries near Bolton: 8 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.5★ from 561 Google reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near Bolton **4.4★** average from **88** Google reviews There are 70 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Bolton on our register. At their latest inspection: 8 rated Outstanding, 49 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement, 2 judged Inadequate — 95% of graded settings here 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 561 Google reviews across 47 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 39 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 47 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and Google reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit. ## Nurseries in Bolton at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of Bolton. 70 Ofsted-registered nurseries 95% Good or Outstanding 4.5★ 561 Google reviews 39 Accept funded hours 47 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 8 - Good 49 - Requires improvement 1 - Inadequate 2 10 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 3 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Bolton - The Study Club (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-study-club-ltd-bl1-3ah-2764484) · 4.9★ (28) - Olive Garden Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/olive-garden-nursery-bl3-3ny-ey549193) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.8★ (46) - Croft House Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/croft-house-nursery-bl6-7bt-ey553522) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (19) ## Nursery locations in and around Bolton ## Day nurseries in Bolton - ### Bright Horizons Bolton Day Nursery And Preschool ★ 4.0 (13 reviews) Bolton · BL1 4AL · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-bolton-day-nursery-and-preschool-bl1-4al-2565023 - ### Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery Bolton · BL1 3SQ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/brighter-beginnings-day-nursery-bl1-3sq-2600869 - ### Gaskells Private Day Nursery ★ 3.8 (15 reviews) Bolton · BL1 2QU · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/gaskells-private-day-nursery-bl1-2qu-ey390813 - ### Tic Tots Day Nursery & Creche Bolton · BL1 8TT · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tic-tots-day-nursery-creche-bl1-8tt-ey471075 - ### Early Years And Pre-School Centre ★ 3.0 (4 reviews) Bolton · BL3 5BG · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/early-years-and-pre-school-centre-bl3-5bg-2565854 - ### Shining Stars Nursery ★ 5.0 (4 reviews) Bolton · BL1 8EZ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-bl1-8ez-2828133 - ### Haven Daycare Bolton · BL2 1HT https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/haven-daycare-limited-bl2-1ht-2863075 - ### Canterburys 2 Nursery & Out Of School Club ★ 5.0 (4 reviews) BOLTON · BL1 6EX · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/canterburys-2-nursery-out-of-school-club-bl1-6ex-ey456633 - ### Bolton School Infant and Nursery School Bolton · BL1 4PA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bolton-school-infant-and-nursery-school-bl1-4pa-2772364 - ### Zahra Day Nursery BOLTON · BL3 5LE · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/zahra-day-nursery-bl3-5le-2682833 - ### Kids Planet Astley Bridge ★ 4.5 (15 reviews) BOLTON · BL1 6NS · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-astley-bridge-bl1-6ns-2669856 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Bolton? We list 70 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of 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 within 1 miles of 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 47 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Bolton have left 561 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? 39 of the 70 nurseries within 1 miles of 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? 47 settings within 1 miles of 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. These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/about-our-data) Nursery Advice — home (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/) The independent UK nursery directory. Built with Ofsted data, kept current weekly. 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