# Educare For Early Years (Bury)

Educare For Early Years (Bury) is a full-day nursery at Unit 1 Bolholt Industrial Park, Walshaw Road, BURY, BL8 1PL, in Bolholt, Bury. It is registered for 61 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 24 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Educare For Early Years Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/educare-for-early-years-bury-ey490424  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 1 Bolholt Industrial Park, Walshaw Road, BURY, BL8 1PL
- Registered places: 61
- Phone: 0161 763 6636
- Website: http://www.educareforearlyyears.co.uk/
- Run by: [Educare For Early Years Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/educare-for-early-years-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY490424

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 June 2023, 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/EY490424

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2015 (Reference EY490424). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490424)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490424)
- Registered places: 61 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490424)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/189332)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 1 Bolholt Industrial Park, Walshaw Road, BURY, BL8 1PL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.600999,-2.325030

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Elton Vale, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bury there are about 3.3 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 24 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elton Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Chantlers Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Woodbank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2020) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Tottington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Lowercroft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mulberry Bush Nursery Walshaw](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-bush-nursery-walshaw-ey415343) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [First Steps Day Nursery & Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-and-pre-school-limited-ey486241) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Safari Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/safari-kindergarten-2530966) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Holcombe Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-holcombe-nursery-316753) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Wellington Villa Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellington-villa-nursery-ey302503) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Dream Big Little One](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dream-big-little-one-ey561160) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Educare For Early Years (Bury)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Educare For Early Years (Bury) Good at its inspection on 14 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Educare For Early Years (Bury) take?

Educare For Early Years (Bury) is registered with Ofsted for up to 61 children at any one time.

### Who runs Educare For Early Years (Bury)?

Educare For Early Years (Bury) is run by Educare For Early Years Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Educare For Early Years (Bury)?

Bury Bolton Street (East Lancashire Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Educare For Early Years (Bury)?

You can call 0161 763 6636 and visit www.educareforearlyyears.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490424)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Educare+For+Early+Years+Bury&query_place_id=ChIJbyJY2vWke0gR1wW-WT2Arhw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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