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Saplings Day Nursery # Saplings Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2023) · 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 - About - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 addressed Risk assessment strengthened Staff 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50302259) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Saplings Day Nursery Inspection date Dec 2023 Inspection no. 10308276 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50302259)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY388729) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=saplings-day-nursery-bl5-2bx-ey388729) ## Parent Reviews of Saplings Day Nursery 4.9 (10) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLZY6bVmoqwpt-JZDkU_HSfYK9-rByBhJ47lX6eZNkNUgIX7w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBOTRtTDJnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b089b5a6c5537:0x59f6a5d197b7d62e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI-rVOjd-xm42iXzSm6rZ_II-LBQRfbf7K2iLKXM3o4RIZ2sA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR3c0k3cE9REAE!2m1!1s0x487b089b5a6c5537:0x59f6a5d197b7d62e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJuXKDowqoWV2Kbp_uh0qGPKxOxrFJbv-Iqw5TW912FbCOToQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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 😁😁 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNValB6c053EAE!2m1!1s0x487b089b5a6c5537:0x59f6a5d197b7d62e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXWWmXiFR5xIKg_3E8JfjPDfhkwxYq87SSsnIjoSwak3k0PhKkaZA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Emma Alvarez Hoyos 7 years ago Great nursery . Brilliant staff who work so hard [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURvN3VyR1ZREAE!2m1!1s0x487b089b5a6c5537:0x59f6a5d197b7d62e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJC_HpiWFXV4gD-49R4F8j0WXnSiLoJHNVNGIvina8IBDCifg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Rebecca Holmes 7 years ago Amazing nursery brilliant staff [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNJdWJPVnVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b089b5a6c5537:0x59f6a5d197b7d62e) Reviews from Google for Saplings Day Nursery. 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