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Little Angels Nursery in Bolton

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2021)
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3.6(20 parent reviews)
·St Aidans Church Hall, Crompton Way, BOLTON, BL1 8UP · Bolton
Number of places
24 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2021
Local authority
Bolton

About this day nursery

Little Angels Nursery, established in 2008, operates as a family-run establishment in Bolton, achieving a "Good" rating in its October 2021 Ofsted inspection. The nursery caters to children from 6 weeks to 5 years old, with a dedicated holiday club for those under 8 years.

Committed to a holistic approach to early childhood education, Little Angels focuses on fun, memory-making, and individual development, aligning with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) seven areas of learning. The nursery provides a stimulating environment with specialised areas for physical education, storytelling, music, healthy eating activities, and outdoor play.

Run by Karen Jackson, who boasts over 25 years of experience, the nursery prides itself on high standards of care and a homely atmosphere. Little Angels also participates in government funding programmes, offering free childcare for eligible children and actively engages in the HAF funding programme during holidays.

The nursery is closed for three weeks annually and on bank holidays, with details provided in advance.

Our ethos

Little Angels Nursery is committed to a holistic approach to early childhood education, focusing on fun, memory-making, and individual development in line with the EYFS framework. They provide a stimulating environment with specialised areas for various activities, aiming for high standards of care and a homely atmosphere.

What it's like

Children are well cared for in a nurturing environment. They learn to manage emotions with staff support and engage in physical play, developing coordination and resilience. Toddlers confidently explore their environment, and pre-school children are challenged with early literacy skills.

Family-run nurseryOfsted "Good" ratingHoliday Club availableEYFS-aligned curriculumAccepts government funding

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged per session for the holiday club. A standard full day runs from 9.00am to 3.00pm, with options for earlier drop-offs and later pick-ups.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Early drop-off is available from 8.30am.
  • Late sessions are available until 4.30pm.

Key facts

Opening hours

Holiday Club Full Day 9.00am-3.00pm (with early 8.30am and late sessions until 4.30pm if needed)

Age range

6 weeks to 5 years (nursery); under 8 years (holiday club)

Session types

Holiday Club Full Day, Early Session, Late Session

Food

Children decide their menu for snacks at holiday club.

Waitlist

Booking required for holiday club, contact for availability.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2007

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Angels Nursery

Last inspected 15 October 2021 · Richard Sutcliffe

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 are well cared for in a nurturing environment. They learn to manage emotions with staff support and engage in physical play, developing coordination and resilience. Toddlers confidently explore their environment, and pre-school children are challenged with early literacy skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are well cared for in a nurturing and close-knit nursery.
  • Babies and toddlers develop caring relationships with key staff and settle quickly.
  • Children are learning to manage their emotions and are supported by attentive staff.
  • There are lots of opportunities for physical play, developing coordination and balance.
  • Staff get to know children and their families well, gathering detailed information about their needs and interests.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance staff knowledge and understanding to consistently help children to build on their growing independence.
Inspection #10113786 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment positively about the care their children receive at the nursery.

They say that staff provide them with lots of information about how their children are progressing.

Also that they get lots of hints and tips on how to support their children's learning at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff gather detailed information about children's additional needs before they start at the nursery, ensuring a positive transition and appropriate learning opportunities. Leaders work closely with specialist professionals and parents to support children's individual needs, ensuring they receive the best possible support at the earliest point.

Outdoor space

Children take managed risks as they challenge themselves by negotiating uneven stepping stones and balance beams when playing outside. This helps to develop their coordination and balance. Children also confidently help themselves to resources and construct obstacle courses when playing outside.

Parent Reviews of Little Angels Nursery

3.6
(20)
Tom Lilley
4 years ago

Our two girls have been going here for two days a week over the past few weeks and we've been absolutely thrilled. Kind staff who every single day arrange interesting, stimulating and varied activities. Really light and spacious rooms and good out door play space. Would very happily recommend this nursery.

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Rebekah Hurst
8 years ago

Wouldn't put any stars of possible but sadly Google makes me add at least 1 to leave a review! I had brought my children to Chillfactore Trafford when Little Angels Staff came in with 6 or so children of different ages..the staff sat down at a table and put 3 of the youngest in the Toddler area and closed the gate and sat approx 30 mtrs away...they chatted and glanced over occasionally! I saw one of the little children get pushed down an incline by another child (not one from the nursery) luckily she was okay and I visually checked to make she wasn't crying and the staff never even saw this incident!!! 2 members of staff then went to order drinks and food and turned their back for around 10 minutes or so in this time I witnessed the smallest child of the group approximately 4years old leave the Toddler area by themselves looking very lost and worried, wandered around for a few minutes and then disappeared out of my eyeline completely!! I jumped up and went to alert the eldest member of staff who without any rush or concern made her way very slowly in the direction I showed her that the child had gone!!!! The child was completely on the opposite side of the building which is extremely large by the time she actually found them!!! The woman seemed cross with the child which is outrageous as surely the only people in the wrong here is the staff!!! I was very concerned when they came in and left the children unsupervised in the toddler area and felt like I personally needed to watch the children as they didnt seem to be concerned at all!!! The member of staff then returned the child to the toddler area and closed the gate and returned to the table yet again!!! If I hadn't of been watching and seen the child leave the area it beggars belief what may have happened!!! After that you think they would of made more effort to safeguard the children but no they were still sitting chatting and on their mobile phones!!! Disgusting!!! There were plenty adults in the Toddler area looking after their own children and keeping them safe, it is completely unacceptable that there wasnt a member of staff in there with the group of very small children doing the same!!!

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Emma Patterson
8 years ago

Took my daughter out of this nursery In September she was there for about 8/9 months and the place it's self is so out dated and dirty! She was in potty training whilst there and I picked her up to find her in the middle of the room crying her eyes out whilst two members of staff was stood having a good chat with each other ignoring the fact she was upset I instantly walked over and asked her what was wrong she said she needed the toilet and had been left to wee in her knickers, I arranged to speak to the manager one day and was told she's busy so I was left to speak to a member of staff from Phoebes room and was taken into the kitchen to talk about it, my daughter was heart broke when she was left, the toddler room is like being locked in a box it's awful kids would be playing with playdough and a child was upset that he couldn't get the playdough out of the tub and told the member of staff her response was you can get it out yourself and he proceeded to get upset that he couldn't do it so I helped him, these are children at the age of 2 that need the guidance majority of the time the staff would be sat doing nothing none of them would have a smile on their face at all it seemed to me like none of them wanted to be there if your not happy in what your doing then why are you there? I'd picked my daughter up and a few times she'd be wet and no one had checked her or changed her, and apparently they've failed Ofsted, not surprised in the slightest place needs a serious update and the staff need to be 're trained it's as if they've applied with no experience and been welcomed into the job with open arms! No one seemed professional to me in that place at all.

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Sammi Jackson
6 years ago

Family run business that will do a wide variety of different activities and trips with your children. Ranging from trips to the park/beach, playing outside with nature, baking, making things and lots lots more. Highly recommended nusery and after school club

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tom edwards
6 years ago

Great place for kids. Karen and staff are very professional. Great activities our son loved it. Would definitely recommend too any parents for their little cherubs

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Inspection history

Date: February 2011

  • October 2021Good
  • June 2019Good
  • June 2018Good
  • January 2018Inadequate
  • July 2016Good
  • December 2013Outstanding
  • April 2013Outstanding
  • February 2011Good

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