# Rose Cottage Day Nursery

Rose Cottage Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 578 Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JP, in Water's Nook, Bolton. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rose-cottage-day-nursery-316018  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 578 Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JP
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01942 819369
- Website: https://www.rosecottagedaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 316018

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 September 2025, 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/16/316018

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 316018). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316018)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316018)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316018)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 12 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/143102)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 578 Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.551042,-2.500167

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hulton Park, 0.2 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 4 November 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 | 0.2 miles |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Woodland Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2020) |  | 0.9 miles |
| The Gates Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.0 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) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Eatock Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 1.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lilliputs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilliputs-day-nursery-316017) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Westhoughton Kids Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westhoughton-kids-club-ey539538) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [New Beginnings Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-beginnings-childcare-ltd-ey452080) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Brighter Bunnies Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brighter-bunnies-pre-school-2640692) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Happitots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happitots-day-nursery-316020) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Mucky Munchkins Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mucky-munchkins-childcare-ey543151) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rose Cottage Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rose Cottage Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 9 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rose Cottage Day Nursery take?

Rose Cottage Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rose Cottage Day Nursery?

Westhoughton is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rose Cottage Day Nursery?

You can call 01942 819369 and visit www.rosecottagedaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316018)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rose+Cottage+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJWfUQ1xMIe0gR6ftygzZGL2Y)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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