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[Home](/) 2. · 3. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 4. · 5. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 6. · 7. Tic Tots Day Nursery & Creche # Tic Tots Day Nursery & Creche Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · Total Fitness, Waters Meeting Road, Bolton, BL1 8TT · Bolton Number of places 88 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Bolton About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Tic Tots Day Nursery & Creche provides comprehensive childcare services across multiple locations, including Bolton, catering to children from 9 months up to school age. The day nursery strongly believes in fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritises children's educational development, well-being, and safety. They offer flexible attendance options, including term-time only and year-round spread hours, to accommodate various family needs. The nursery actively supports and guides parents through government funding schemes, helping them navigate the complexities of childcare entitlements. They also offer valuable resources and guides for parents on topics such as school readiness, toilet training, and oral hygiene, aiming to create a collaborative partnership between home and nursery. Tic Tots emphasises clear communication and provides various channels for parents to stay informed about their child's progress and daily activities, ensuring a transparent and engaging experience for both children and their families. Our ethos Tic Tots Day Nursery & Creche is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritises children's educational development, well-being, and safety. They aim to create a collaborative partnership with parents through clear communication and by providing resources on topics such as school readiness, toilet training, and oral hygiene. What it's like Children enter the nursery with high energy and beam with delight when they see their friends and greet staff with hugs. They thoroughly enjoy their time at this welcoming nursery, feeling happy, safe, and developing a strong sense of belonging. Children develop good levels of independence and the necessary skills for school. Government funding guidance Flexible attendance options Parental support resources ## Pricing & funding Charges are calculated on an hourly basis for any extra time required outside of standard sessions. A single flat hourly rate is applied for additional hours. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - • Additional hours are charged at an hourly rate. - • Rate effective from 6th January 2025. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Tic Tots Day Nursery & Creche Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10263083 Lead inspector Luke Heaney Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214517)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471075) 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 [ Visit website ](https://www.tictots.co.uk/tic-tots-bolton/) Total Fitness, Waters Meeting Road, Bolton, BL1 8TT ## 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=tic-tots-day-nursery-creche-bl1-8tt-ey471075) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Tic Tots Day Nursery & Creche Last inspected 22 March 2023 · Luke Heaney 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 enter the nursery with high energy and beam with delight when they see their friends and greet staff with hugs. They thoroughly enjoy their time at this welcoming nursery, feeling happy, safe, and developing a strong sense of belonging. Children develop good levels of independence and the necessary skills for school. Inspector highlights - Leaders have a clear vision for achieving the best outcomes for children, staff and parents. - The support for children with special educational needs/and or disabilities (SEND) is excellent. - Partnership working is a golden thread of the nursery, with excellent links with parents. - Leaders give staff well-being high priority. - The support in place for children who speak English as an additional language is good. Areas to develop - 1 better support staff who work with babies, to understand what leaders intend children to learn - 2 support staff to have a better understanding of how to help older children to regulate their own feelings and emotions - 3 refine coaching systems, to help raise staff practice to a consistently high level. Inspection #10263083 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214517) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The support in place for children with special educational needs/and or disabilities (SEND) is excellent. Leaders are relentless in their pursuit of removing barriers to learning. Links with external professionals are robust. Children with SEND flourish and make good progress. Outdoor space Leaders support children's physical development well. They ensure that children have access to a well-equipped outdoor play area. Children relish daily walks with staff. Older children delight in opportunities to go swimming. Younger children enjoy using a slide and babies show good perseverance while pulling themselves up onto low-level furniture. EAL / language support The support in place for children who speak English as an additional language is good. Leaders ensure that children have external support from speech specialists. They share communication plans with parents and teach them sign language to use at home with their children. This means that children gain a good command of English and are confident communicators. Inspection history Date: May 2014 - March 2023 Good - April 2017 Good - April 2015 Good - May 2014 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Tic Tots Day Nursery & Creche ### Which funding entitlements does Tic Tots Day Nursery & Creche accept? ### What are the main strengths highlighted for Tic Tots Day Nursery & Creche? ### How does Tic Tots Day Nursery & Creche support children who speak English as an additional language? ### How was Tic Tots Day Nursery & Creche rated by Ofsted? ### From what age does Tic Tots Day Nursery & Creche accept children? ### What is Tic Tots Day Nursery & Creche working on improving? ### What type of early years setting is Tic Tots Day Nursery & Creche? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bolton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Tic Tots Day Nursery & Creche. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery Bolton · BL1 3SQ ](/nursery/brighter-beginnings-day-nursery-bl1-3sq-2600869) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.3 mi ### Shining Stars Nursery Bolton · BL1 8EZ ](/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-bl1-8ez-2828133) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Seymour Road Nursery Bolton · BL1 8PG 4.6(9 Google reviews) ](/nursery/seymour-road-nursery-ltd-bl1-8pg-2662766) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Kids Planet Astley Bridge Bolton · BL1 6NS 4.5(15 Google reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-astley-bridge-bl1-6ns-2669856) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Little Angels Nursery Bolton · BL1 8UP 3.6(20 Google reviews) ](/nursery/little-angels-nursery-bl1-8up-ey366742) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Bright Horizons Bolton Day Nursery And Preschool Bolton · BL1 4AL 4.0(13 Google reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-bolton-day-nursery-and-preschool-bl1-4al-2565023) [See all nurseries in Bolton →](/search?q=Bolton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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