# The Nest

The Nest is a sessional pre-school at 15 Prince Street, Bolton, BL1 2NP, in Brownlow Fold, Bolton. It is registered for 50 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-2844570  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 15 Prince Street, Bolton, BL1 2NP
- Registered places: 50
- Ofsted URN: 2844570

## 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 April 2025 (Reference 2844570). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2844570)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2844570)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2844570)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1888722)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 15 Prince Street, Bolton, BL1 2NP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.585221,-2.431100

- Station: Bolton, 0.8 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Thomasson Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Derbyshire Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Queen's Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Gaskell Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Valley Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) | 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 | 0.6 miles |
| St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Al-Huda Primary School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Oxford Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brighter-beginnings-day-nursery-2600869) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Tic Tots Day Nursery & Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tic-tots-day-nursery-and-creche-ey471075) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Gaskells Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gaskells-private-day-nursery-ey390813) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Bolton Day Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-bolton-day-nursery-and-preschool-2565023) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Shining Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-2828133) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Early Years And Pre-School Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-years-and-pre-school-centre-2565854) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can The Nest take?

The Nest is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Nest?

Bolton is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2844570)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.