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Happitots Day Nursery # Happitots Day Nursery in Bolton Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2021) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 31 Chorley Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3PD · Bolton Number of places 26 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2021 Local authority Bolton About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Happitots Day Nursery, established in 1992, is a childcare setting located in Bolton, catering to children aged 0-4 years. 30am to 6pm, except for bank holidays, the nursery provides a homely environment where children feel a strong sense of belonging and exhibit positive behaviours. The dedicated staff are adored by the children, who often giggle and share jokes, demonstrating the harmonious relationships within the setting. Leaders ensure children thrive by planning exciting, imaginative activities tailored to their interests, such as creating dinosaur habitats or a "pizza oven" based on their conversations. \\n\\nThe curriculum places a high priority on personal development, helping children understand feelings and behaviours, with tools like 'Edna's chair' for quiet reflection. The nursery actively promotes Autism awareness, encouraging children to acknowledge and celebrate differences. Outdoors, children relish active play, building physical strength by navigating tyres, catching balls, and conquering a large ramp. They also develop an understanding of the natural world by checking on planted herbs and refilling the bird feeder. Parents commend the staff for their in-depth knowledge of the children, contributing to the nursery's overall Good rating from its inspection on 27 August 2021. The nursery also provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. What it's like Children have a real sense of belonging in this homely nursery and adore the staff. They feel safe and play harmoniously, constantly laughing and giggling. Leaders support children to thrive and enjoy learning through exciting, imaginative activities based on their interests. Real sense of belonging Impeccable manners Kind and respectful Active outdoor play Enthusiastic staff Strong personal development curriculum ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year Established 1992 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Happitots Day Nursery Inspection date Aug 2021 Inspection no. 10127889 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50169852)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316020) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed 31 Chorley Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3PD [© 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#/-2.52548/53.56059/14) [](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=happitots-day-nursery-bl5-3pd-316020) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Happitots Day Nursery Last inspected 27 August 2021 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children have a real sense of belonging in this homely nursery and adore the staff. They feel safe and play harmoniously, constantly laughing and giggling. Leaders support children to thrive and enjoy learning through exciting, imaginative activities based on their interests. Inspector highlights - Children have a real sense of belonging. - Children use impeccable manners, are kind and respectful. - The curriculum for personal development is very well established. - Children relish active play outdoors and build physical strength. - Friendly staff are enthusiastic which makes learning fun. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff professional development to help them to deliver a precisely sequenced curriculum that builds on what individual children know and can do - 2 help staff to support children's listening and attention skills and to extend children's language and vocabulary - 3 improve partnership with all parents to update and involve them more in children's ongoing care and learning. Inspection #10127889 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50169852) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents praise the fact that staff know the children so well. > Overall, parents are complimentary about the staff and how the nursery has improved. > some parents comment that they are not kept up to date and there have been recent periods where systems to share information were unsuccessful. This means they have not been updated with children's learning and development and have been unable to help their children to make the very best progress possible. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The report does not provide specific details on SEND provision. However, it does state that children acknowledge and celebrate differences between themselves and others, for example, Autism awareness is actively promoted. Outdoor space Children relish active play outdoors. They benefit from opportunities to build their physical strength. They manoeuvre across strategically placed tyres, catch balls and jump up to pop bubbles. Children conquer the large ramp and small steps with ease. They also check how recently planted herbs are growing and know to replenish the bird feeder before the weekend. ## Parent Reviews of Happitots Day Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV4BRlMSjUX6Q7HpqkL3DNf4w8By8aFIghR5JovDaZ6bDUvp6O_=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Siân Bradley 2 years ago Really lovely caring staff great nursery, my little one settled in fast! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNsZ3RDTVZ3EAE!2m1!1s0x487b085d088ea12f:0xac6148d68109b337) Reviews from Google for Happitots Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12421289333389636407&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2021 Date: October 2013 - August 2021 Good - October 2019 Requires improvement - January 2016 Good - October 2013 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Happitots Day Nursery ### What is the age range at Happitots Day Nursery? ### Which area does Happitots Day Nursery serve? ### Open hours at Happitots Day Nursery? ### What outdoor activities are available at Happitots Day Nursery? ### How did Happitots Day Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### How does Happitots Day Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bolton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Happitots Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Lilliputs Day Nursery Bolton · BL5 3EF 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/lilliputs-day-nursery-bl5-3ef-316017) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Westhoughton Kids Club Bolton · BL5 3JH 4.7(7 reviews) ](/nursery/westhoughton-kids-club-bl5-3jh-ey539538) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### New Beginnings Childcare Bolton · BL5 3RD ](/nursery/new-beginnings-childcare-ltd-bl5-3rd-ey452080) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Rose Cottage Day Nursery Bolton · BL5 3JP 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/rose-cottage-day-nursery-bl5-3jp-316018) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.2 mi ### Lilys @ Lostock Bolton · BL6 4BL 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/lilys-lostock-bl6-4bl-2804137) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Lostock Playschool Bolton · BL6 4EL ](/nursery/lostock-playschool-bl6-4el-ey415290) [See all nurseries in Bolton →](/search?q=Bolton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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