# Shining Stars Nursery

Shining Stars Nursery is a full-day nursery at 1 Canning Street, Bolton, BL1 8EZ, in Brownlow Fold, Bolton. It is registered for 61 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Shining Stars Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-2828133  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 Canning Street, Bolton, BL1 8EZ
- Registered places: 61
- Phone: 01204 366948
- Website: http://www.shiningstarsnursery.com/
- Run by: [Shining Stars Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/shining-stars-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2828133

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2025 (Reference 2828133). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2828133)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2828133)
- Registered places: 61 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2828133)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/188841)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 Canning Street, Bolton, BL1 8EZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.593091,-2.432147

- Station: Hall i' th' Wood, 0.8 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Halbury Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Thomasson Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Valley Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Olive School, Bolton | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Al-Huda Primary School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tic Tots Day Nursery & Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tic-tots-day-nursery-and-creche-ey471075) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brighter-beginnings-day-nursery-2600869) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kids Planet Astley Bridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-astley-bridge-2669856) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Seymour Road Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seymour-road-nursery-ltd-2662766) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Nest](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-2844570) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Angels Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-nursery-ey366742) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Shining Stars Nursery take?

Shining Stars Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 61 children at any one time.

### Who runs Shining Stars Nursery?

Shining Stars Nursery is run by Shining Stars Nursery Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Shining Stars Nursery?

Hall i' th' Wood is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Shining Stars Nursery?

You can call 01204 366948 and visit www.shiningstarsnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2828133)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shining+Stars+Nursery+Astley+Bridge&query_place_id=ChIJySO4rOKme0gRJnVS2cbJX2Q)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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