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Cherry Blossom Education # Cherry Blossom Education Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Requires improvement (Jun 2025) · Harwood Childrens Day Nursery, 266-268 Hough Fold Way, BOLTON, BL2 3LB · Bolton Number of places 36 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority Bolton About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Cherry Blossom Education LTD is a nurturing nursery located in Harwood, Bolton, dedicated to fostering happy and confident children. They believe in the uniqueness of every child and prioritise creating stimulating environments tailored to individual needs. The nursery caters to various age groups, offering a "Baby Room" with engaging activities, a "Toddler Environment" focused on promoting independence and curiosity, and "Preppies and Pre-School" settings led by skilled educators who deliver an advanced curriculum designed to equip children with essential life skills. Their philosophy, encapsulated in "Blossom Theory," emphasises rich learning experiences and supports children in their developmental journey within a caring community. They also offer resources for learning at home and prioritise balanced nutrition for the children in their care. The nursery aims to make childcare accessible, offering transparent fees that include meals, activities, and educational resources. Our ethos Cherry Blossom Education LTD's philosophy, "Blossom Theory," emphasises rich learning experiences tailored to individual needs within a caring community. They believe in the uniqueness of every child, fostering happy, confident, independent, and curious learners equipped with essential life skills. What it's like The provider has not ensured that there is a common understanding of the nursery's curriculum. This means that children do not receive a consistently good quality of education at the nursery. Children are settled and happy at the nursery, enjoying a range of activities and developing strong muscles in the well-equipped outdoor play area. Nurturing Environment Advanced Curriculum Experienced Educators Individualised Care ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on a flat hourly rate, with fees including activities, curriculum resources, and equipment. Optional weekly charges apply for meals, though parents have the option to provide a packed lunch instead. Government funding is stretched over fifty-one weeks of the year. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Hourly Rate £6.50 / hour - 2 days per week (30 hours funding) £0 / week - 3 days per week (30 hours funding) £52 / week - 4 days per week (30 hours funding) £117 / week - 5 days per week (30 hours funding) £182 / week See 4 more Good to know - Standard fees include activities, curriculum resources, and specialised equipment. - Meals can be included, or parents can opt to bring a lunchbox to avoid optional meal charges. - The nursery is open 51 weeks of the year. - Government funding is stretched over 51 weeks, resulting in 11.18 or 22.35 hours per week. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Cherry Blossom Education Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10405230 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280864)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419554) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.cherryblossomeducation.co.uk) Harwood Childrens Day Nursery, 266-268 Hough Fold Way, BOLTON, BL2 3LB [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.39595/53.60301/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near BOLTON - [Day nurseries in BOLTON](/search?q=BOLTON) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=cherry-blossom-education-ltd-bl2-3lb-ey419554) ## Key facts Waitlist LIMITED SPACE for Summer 2026, enquire now to secure your place. Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Cherry Blossom Education Last inspected 5 June 2025 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Requires improvement Quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement What it's like to attend The provider has not ensured that there is a common understanding of the nursery's curriculum. This means that children do not receive a consistently good quality of education at the nursery. Children are settled and happy at the nursery, enjoying a range of activities and developing strong muscles in the well-equipped outdoor play area. Inspector highlights - Staff encourage children to learn about their emotions and teach them the names of emotions. - Children hold their attention well when listening to stories and singing songs. - Children adore using the nursery's well-equipped outdoor play area. - Staff read and sing with children often, helping them become confident communicators. - Staff develop close relationships with children, ensuring they feel settled and safe. Areas to develop - 1 ensure all staff understand how to implement an effective curriculum that supports children to make consistently good progress - 2 ensure existing arrangements for staff supervisions identifies workload and well-being issues and promotes a culture of mutual support to improve personal effectiveness - 3 take all reasonable steps to identify and remove risks in a timely manner. - 4 strengthen staff's knowledge of how to develop children's independence so they become resilient to persist at tricky tasks. Inspection #10405230 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280864) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children adore using the nursery's well-equipped outdoor play area. They develop strong muscles when balancing, jumping, sliding and climbing. Children benefit from daily experiences of playing outdoors in the fresh air, using their bodies to climb, run and play on the wheeled outdoor toys. Inspection history Date: November 2011 - June 2025 Requires improvement - July 2022 Good - March 2022 Inadequate - June 2016 Outstanding - November 2011 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Cherry Blossom Education ### What are the opening hours at Cherry Blossom Education? ### Which curriculum does Cherry Blossom Education follow? ### What type of nursery is Cherry Blossom Education? ### Which funded hours does Cherry Blossom Education accept? ### Where is Cherry Blossom Education located? ### Is Cherry Blossom Education Ofsted registered? ## Nearby day nurseries in BOLTON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Cherry Blossom Education. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.8 mi ### Play is For All Bolton · BL2 4HU ](/nursery/play-is-for-all-bl2-4hu-2788591) - [ Provider closed 0.8 mi ### Haven Daycare Bolton · BL2 3BG ](/nursery/haven-daycare-limited-bl2-3bg-2824036) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Little Angels Nursery Bolton · BL1 8UP 3.6(20 reviews) ](/nursery/little-angels-nursery-bl1-8up-ey366742) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.4 mi ### Eagley School House Nursery Bolton · BL7 9DE ](/nursery/eagley-school-house-nursery-bl7-9de-ey265410) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Seymour Road Nursery Bolton · BL1 8PG 4.6(9 reviews) ](/nursery/seymour-road-nursery-ltd-bl1-8pg-2662766) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.5 mi ### Little Lambs Nursery Bolton · BL1 7JL 4.6(10 reviews) ](/nursery/little-lambs-nursery-bl1-7jl-ey425857) [See all nurseries in BOLTON →](/search?q=BOLTON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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