# Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery

Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Halliwell Health Centre & Childrens Centre, Aylesford Walk, Bolton, BL1 3SQ, in Brownlow Fold, Bolton. It is registered for 62 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brighter-beginnings-day-nursery-2600869  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Halliwell Health Centre & Childrens Centre, Aylesford Walk, Bolton, BL1 3SQ
- Registered places: 62
- Ofsted URN: 2600869

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2600869

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2020 (Reference 2600869). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2600869)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2600869)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2600869)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Halliwell Health Centre & Childrens Centre, Aylesford Walk, Bolton, BL1 3SQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.588361,-2.432824

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Thomasson Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Derbyshire Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Halbury Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bolton there are about 4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| The Valley Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| The Olive School, Bolton | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Gaskell Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Al-Huda Primary School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Nest](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-2844570) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Tic Tots Day Nursery & Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tic-tots-day-nursery-and-creche-ey471075) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Shining Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-2828133) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Gaskells Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gaskells-private-day-nursery-ey390813) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Bolton Day Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-bolton-day-nursery-and-preschool-2565023) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Planet Astley Bridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-astley-bridge-2669856) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 12 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery take?

Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery?

Hall i' th' Wood is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2600869)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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