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Horwich Day Nursery # Horwich Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Needs attention · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · The Annex Building, Church Street, BOLTON, BL6 6AA · Bolton Number of places 95 places Age range 1–3 yrs Last inspected Dec 2025 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 Horwich Day Nursery, registered in 2025, is a childcare setting located in Bolton, catering to children aged 1 to 3 years. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, offering year-round provision. While the nursery has an EYFS-based curriculum, the latest Ofsted report, dated December 12, 2025, highlights that the overall effectiveness is 'Inadequate'. The report notes that although the setting meets safeguarding standards, there are significant areas for improvement in various aspects of provision, including the consistency of learning experiences and support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The setting is actively working to implement a Special Educational Needs Coordinator and improve referral systems to external agencies for SEND support, although the report indicates that these processes are not yet fully embedded. The outdoor learning environment offers a range of experiences, including a mud kitchen, and children do access the outdoors daily; however, outdoor activities are not consistently well-planned or effectively delivered. Despite these challenges, children display a strong sense of belonging, enjoy stories, and demonstrate developing self-help skills and positive social interactions. The nursery fosters an environment where children show high levels of care and respect towards one another, and staff facilitate warm, trusting relationships. Our ethos Horwich Day Nursery's philosophy centres on providing the best possible care and valuing each child's individuality. They foster confidence, problem-solving, independence, and social interaction through engaging, child-led activities and exploration. The nursery values outdoor play, learning life skills through play, and creating a happy, loving, and secure atmosphere. What it's like The provider lacks a clear understanding of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' and fails to meet some of the requirements, leading to several breaches, low staff morale, and poor well-being. Staff deployment issues, a lack of mandatory training, and inadequate qualifications compromise effective care, particularly for younger children who are often moved to areas designed for older children to meet ratio requirements. The curriculum does not consistently challenge or meet the needs of all children, and processes to support children with SEND are not well established. Strong sense of belonging Developing self-help skills Love of books Positive social interactions Caring and attentive staff ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://horwichdaynursery.co.uk/#contact) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Horwich Day Nursery Inspection date Dec 2025 Inspection no. 10414194 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301969)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2836747) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://horwichdaynursery.co.uk/) The Annex Building, Church Street, BOLTON, BL6 6AA [© 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#/-2.54053/53.59893/14) [](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=horwich-day-nursery-bl6-6aa-2836747) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Holiday Clubs are open. Food Meals and snacks provided, catering for dietary needs where possible Age range 3 months to 11 years Term time / All Year All\_year Session types After-school club Staff Qualified staff Established 2025 Waitlist Unknown Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Needs attention Last inspected Dec 2025 Headline: Needs attention Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Needs attention Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Needs attention Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Needs attention Inclusion Needs attention Leadership and governance Needs attention Age range 1 to 3 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Horwich Day Nursery Last inspected 12 December 2025 Actions the provider must take - implement effective supervision, coaching and monitoring of staff practice to improve their delivery of the intended curriculum and to ensure a culture of mutual support, teamwork and continuous improvement - Completion Date: 31/03/2026 - improve the monitoring of provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to ensure that agreed strategies are implemented and reviewed consistently. - Completion Date: 31/03/2026 What it's like to attend The provider lacks a clear understanding of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' and fails to meet some of the requirements, leading to several breaches, low staff morale, and poor well-being. Staff deployment issues, a lack of mandatory training, and inadequate qualifications compromise effective care, particularly for younger children who are often moved to areas designed for older children to meet ratio requirements. The curriculum does not consistently challenge or meet the needs of all children, and processes to support children with SEND are not well established. Inspector highlights - Children show a strong sense of belonging as they independently hang their coats and bags upon arrival. - Children have a designated tray, where they store their personal belongings, reinforcing their sense of ownership and routine. - Children develop a love of books as they listen with interest to stories shared by staff. - Staff promote attentive listening by reminding children to use their 'listening ears'. - Staff engage children by asking a range of questions throughout the story to check understanding. - This helps children to foster a positive attitude towards reading and storytelling. Areas to develop - 1 Children do not consistently make the progress expected from their starting points. Learning is not always built securely over time, particularly during child-led play, and this limits how well children develop the foundational knowledge needed for future learning. Although assessments are accurate, they do not consistently inform well-sequenced teaching that helps all children move forward at an appropriate rate. - 2 Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those with emerging gaps in communication and language are identified promptly, and targeted strategies help some children begin to close gaps. However, support is not yet embedded well enough to ensure sustained progress across the curriculum. - 3 Children who speak English as an additional language benefit from visual supports that help them access routines and activities, but barriers to language development remain because teaching is not yet consistently of high quality. Overall, progress remains uneven, and not all children are securely prepared for their next stage of learning. - 4 Children's attitudes to learning are affected because, at times, activities are not adapted well enough to meet their individual needs. In these situations, some children are less engaged and do not sustain interest, meaning they do not benefit fully from the otherwise positive environment staff create. - 5 Leaders have not secured the necessary improvements in the quality of education, inclusion or staff practice. Systems for monitoring, supervision and professional development do not focus sharply enough on improving teaching or tackling weaknesses in curriculum implementation. As a result, practice remains inconsistent, and leaders are not yet driving the sustained improvement needed across the team. Staff report anxieties about workload and expectations during busy periods, and these concerns have not yet been addressed effectively. This limits leaders' ability to create a culture of professional challenge where staff feel confident to improve their practice. Inspection #10414194 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301969) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision While efforts are underway to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), these processes are not yet well established, resulting in delays in identifying and addressing gaps in children's learning. The arrangements in place to support children with SEND are not embedded. Leaders have now ensured there is a special educational needs coordinator in place. The setting is working to improve systems for making referrals to outside agencies to secure support for children with SEND. However, staff do not act swiftly when concerns are identified to ensure children access the support they need. This does not ensure children with SEND make good progress in their learning. Outdoor space Leaders fail to plan staff deployment effectively during routine organisational tasks, often bringing children back indoors shortly after they begin outdoor play to complete other duties. These decisions, influenced by the need for qualified supervision and limited staffing, disrupt children's learning and play experiences. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Horwich Day Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU726El3QHpx2ga6pvrBGPFySz6OrTdS2zG2HHZgHmYeiL2YMmVWw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Janet Brock 8 years ago Since September the new owners, Shaz and Sheen, have really improved this day nursery. My daughter goes to before and after school club and I was delighted that they agreed to open at 7am which is so useful for me and my husband because we don't work in Horwich. There are always lots of activities for the children including dance lessons, baking club, multi sports, movie night and bingo. There are also lots of games that the children can play with. My daughter is really happy there and that is the most important thing for me.The nursery also offers very competitive rates and I would always recommend Horwich Day Nursery to friends and colleagues. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRc2VXMmxRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b09a08a9918e7:0x79091cc889dd70c4) Reviews from Google for Horwich Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8721533801011704004&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2025 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Inadequate ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - August 2025 Inadequate - July 2025 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about Horwich Day Nursery ### Is Horwich Day Nursery a day nursery or preschool? ### How can Horwich Day Nursery be contacted? ### Where is Horwich Day Nursery located? ### What are the opening hours at Horwich Day Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in BOLTON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Horwich Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding <0.2 mi ### Croft House Nursery Bolton · BL6 7BT 5.0(19 reviews) ](/nursery/croft-house-nursery-bl6-7bt-ey553522) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Future Champions Childrens Nursery Bolton · BL6 6BQ 4.3(12 reviews) ](/nursery/future-champions-childrens-nursery-bl6-6bq-2832545) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Moorlands Day Nursery Bolton · BL6 5PS 4.6(11 reviews) ](/nursery/moorlands-day-nursery-bl6-5ps-ey457836) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.5 mi ### Lilys @ Lostock Bolton · BL6 4BL 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/lilys-lostock-bl6-4bl-2804137) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Meadow Hill Education and Arts Nursery Bolton · BL6 4AQ 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/meadow-hill-education-and-arts-nursery-bl6-4aq-316022) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Kids Planet Blackrod Bolton · BL6 5SN 3.9(7 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-blackrod-bl6-5sn-2683678) [See all nurseries in BOLTON →](/search?q=BOLTON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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