# Saplings Day Nursery

Saplings Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 552 Wigan Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2BX, in Hart Common, Bolton. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saplings-day-nursery-ey388729  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 552 Wigan Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2BX
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01942 818334
- Ofsted URN: EY388729

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 December 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/EY388729

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2009 (Reference EY388729). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY388729)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY388729)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY388729)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/74400)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 552 Wigan Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2BX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.542334,-2.548091

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Eatock Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Hindley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 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) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Woodland Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2020) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hart Common Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hart-common-pre-school-ey376587) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Daisy Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-daycare-2549145) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Brighter Bunnies Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brighter-bunnies-pre-school-2640692) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [New Beginnings Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-beginnings-childcare-ltd-ey452080) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Play Pals Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-pals-nursery-ey563215) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Westhoughton Kids Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westhoughton-kids-club-ey539538) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Saplings Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 18 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Saplings Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

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

Hindley is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Saplings Day Nursery?

You can call 01942 818334.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY388729)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Saplings&query_place_id=ChIJN1VsWpsIe0gRLta3l9Gl9lk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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