# Moorlands Day Nursery

Moorlands Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Moorlands Childrens Nursery, 340-342 Chorley New Road, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 5PS, in Horwich, Bolton. It is registered for 87 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Ellanday Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moorlands-day-nursery-ey457836  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Moorlands Childrens Nursery, 340-342 Chorley New Road, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 5PS
- Registered places: 87
- Phone: 01204 669518
- Website: https://ellanday-nurseries.co.uk/moorlands-nursery/
- Run by: [Ellanday Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ellanday-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY457836

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 February 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/EY457836

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2012 (Reference EY457836). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457836)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457836)
- Registered places: 87 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457836)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/628323)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Moorlands Childrens Nursery, 340-342 Chorley New Road, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 5PS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.591815,-2.540938

- Station: Horwich Parkway, 0.9 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Old Station Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorley New Road Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary's RC Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Horwich Parish CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Beacon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Claypool Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Blackrod Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St Joseph's RC High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Future Champions Childrens Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/future-champions-childrens-nursery-2832545) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Horwich Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horwich-day-nursery-2836747) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Croft House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/croft-house-nursery-ey553522) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Lilys @ Lostock](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilys-lostock-2804137) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Heaton Dene Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heaton-dene-nursery-school-ey546881) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Kids Planet Blackrod](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-blackrod-2683678) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Moorlands Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 17 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Moorlands Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 87 children at any one time.

### Who runs Moorlands Day Nursery?

Moorlands Day Nursery is run by Ellanday Nurseries Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

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

Horwich Parkway is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Moorlands Day Nursery?

You can call 01204 669518 and visit ellanday-nurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457836)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Moorlands+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJa-3maAgJe0gR3PkkwzISeNw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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