# Lilys Little Gems

Lilys Little Gems is a full-day nursery at 99 King Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7AX, in Farnworth, Bolton. It is registered for 120 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 21 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Lily's Little Gems Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilys-little-gems-2526843  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 99 King Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7AX
- Registered places: 120
- Phone: 01204 866496
- Website: https://www.lilyslittlegemsnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Lily's Little Gems Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/lilys-little-gems-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2526843

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 July 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/16/2526843

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2019 (Reference 2526843). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2526843)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2526843)
- Registered places: 120 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2526843)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1172585)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 99 King Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7AX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.547808,-2.398983

- Station: Farnworth, 0.5 miles
- Station: Moses Gate, 0.6 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Farnworth Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Ellesmere Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Fern Street Play Area, 0.5 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 21 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensbridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth | Primary | 5–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| All Saints CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Ferns Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Base Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-base-nursery-2871260) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Super Stars Private Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/super-stars-private-day-nursery-limited-2715360) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Grosvenor Daycare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grosvenor-daycare-centre-ey273067) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Teddies House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddies-house-2726869) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Starlights Daycare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/starlights-daycare-nursery-ey387035) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Adventure Garden Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/adventure-garden-childrens-nursery-2872667) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Lilys Little Gems's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Lilys Little Gems Good at its inspection on 22 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lilys Little Gems take?

Lilys Little Gems is registered with Ofsted for up to 120 children at any one time.

### Who runs Lilys Little Gems?

Lilys Little Gems is run by Lily's Little Gems Childcare Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Lilys Little Gems?

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

### How do I contact Lilys Little Gems?

You can call 01204 866496 and visit www.lilyslittlegemsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2526843)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lilys+Little+Gems+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJo62tqu2ne0gRvXWsOoFtwGM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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