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4.4★ average from 88 Google reviews

There are 70 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Bolton on our register. At their latest inspection: 8 rated Outstanding, 49 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement, 2 judged Inadequate — 95% of graded settings here are Good or better. 3 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 561 Google reviews across 47 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 39 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 47 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and Google reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit.

Nurseries in Bolton at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of Bolton.

70
Ofsted-registered nurseries
95%
Good or Outstanding
4.5★
561 Google reviews
39
Accept funded hours
47
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding8
  • Good49
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate2

10 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 3 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there near Bolton?
We list 70 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Bolton. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Bolton are rated Outstanding?
8 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Bolton, including Olive Garden Nursery, Croft House Nursery. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Bolton?
Across 47 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Bolton have left 561 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Bolton?
39 of the 70 nurseries within 1 miles of Bolton (56%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Bolton take babies?
47 settings within 1 miles of Bolton are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.

These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more