# Lilliputs Day Nursery

Lilliputs Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 226 Bolton Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3EF, in Water's Nook, Bolton. It is registered for 62 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilliputs-day-nursery-316017  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 226 Bolton Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3EF
- Registered places: 62
- Phone: 01942 811866
- Website: http://www.lilliputsdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 316017

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 July 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/16/316017

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1998 (Reference 316017). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316017)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316017)
- 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/16/316017)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/42149)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 226 Bolton Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3EF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.554024,-2.510831

- Station: Westhoughton, 0.5 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Central Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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

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

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Gates Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Woodland Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2020) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Eatock Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St George's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Westhoughton Kids Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westhoughton-kids-club-ey539538) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rose Cottage Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rose-cottage-day-nursery-316018) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Happitots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happitots-day-nursery-316020) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Brighter Bunnies Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brighter-bunnies-pre-school-2640692) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [New Beginnings Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-beginnings-childcare-ltd-ey452080) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Lostock Playschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lostock-playschool-ey415290) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Lilliputs Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Lilliputs Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 3 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lilliputs Day Nursery take?

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

### What is the nearest station to Lilliputs Day Nursery?

Westhoughton is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Lilliputs Day Nursery?

You can call 01942 811866 and visit www.lilliputsdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316017)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lilliputs+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJU4nrfGsIe0gRP7ZEkiZ0CyI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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