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Saplings Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2023)
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4.9(10 parent reviews) ·552 Wigan Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2BX · Bolton
Number of places
26 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2023
Local authority
Bolton

About this day nursery

Saplings Day Nursery, located in Bolton, BL5 2BX, is a childcare setting that has demonstrated a commitment to ensuring children's safety and welfare. Following a regulatory visit on May 5, 2026, the nursery addressed previous concerns regarding safeguarding policies, procedures, and the suitability of its premises.

The provider has strengthened its risk assessment procedures and implemented effective staff training to ensure children remain within sight and hearing, particularly when moving between the outdoor play space and the nursery building. This proactive approach highlights the nursery’s dedication to meeting the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' requirements.

Saplings Day Nursery remains registered with Ofsted, having cooperated to put matters right.

What it's like

The provider has strengthened risk assessment procedures and conducted staff training to ensure children remain within sight and hearing at all times, including during transitions between outdoor play and the nursery building.

Safeguarding addressedRisk assessment strengthenedStaff training improved
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Saplings Day Nursery

Last inspected 18 December 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

Actions the provider must take

  • Strengthened risk assessment procedures.
  • Staff trained to understand and implement risk assessment procedures effectively.
  • Improved arrangements to ensure children remain within sight and hearing at all times, including when moving between the outdoor play space and the nursery building.

What it's like to attend

The provider has strengthened risk assessment procedures and conducted staff training to ensure children remain within sight and hearing at all times, including during transitions between outdoor play and the nursery building.

Inspector highlights

  • On 5 February 2025, the provider notified Ofsted about matters relating to safeguarding policies and procedures, concerns about children's safety and welfare and the safety and suitability of premises.
  • On 5 May 2026, Ofsted carried out a regulatory visit and found that the provider was not meeting some of the requirements.
  • The provider took action to put the requirements right.
  • Risk assessment procedures have been strengthened.
  • Staff have been trained to understand and implement risk assessment procedures effectively.
  • Arrangements have improved to ensure children remain within sight and hearing at all times, including when moving between the outdoor play space and the nursery building.
Inspection #10308276 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Parent Reviews of Saplings Day Nursery

4.9
(10)
Claire Judd
8 years ago

I cannot recommend Saplings enough! The care and attention that has been given to my daughter has been exceptional. The staff are warm and friendly and so approachable. No matter what the time of day I've always been greeted with enthusiasm. The actiphons sessions which encourage phonics development are excellent and my daughter is always bursting to tell me whether it's been netball nelly or Freddie football that day when I'm strapping her into the car. This is an outstanding setting with an outstanding management team!

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Benjamin Allsopp
7 years ago

Couldn't dream of a better nursery for my child. Staff are wonderful, numbers a small enough for attention to be distributed amongst the children as needed.

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ashley wall
6 years ago

Couldn't wish for a better nursery for my daughter to be at!! Staff are lovely, my daughters loves all of them 😁😁

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Emma Alvarez Hoyos
7 years ago

Great nursery . Brilliant staff who work so hard

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Inspection history

Date: February 2014

  • December 2023Good
  • March 2018Good
  • February 2014Good

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