Canterburys Nursery and Out of School Club
GoodBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Bolton for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in June 2025. Open since 2013, with 40 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Bolton
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Bolton from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
BL1 5LHWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 13 June 2025 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children develop loving relationships with their key person. They are greeted by friendly staff as they arrive at the nursery. Consequently, children feel safe, welcome and ready to start their day. Mornings begin with fun group sessions where children move their bodies to music, dance and sing together. This lively start helps them feel happy, energised and ready to learn.
The nursery offers a caring, homely environment where every child is made to feel special and supported. It is a place where they can explore, try new things and grow in confidence at their own pace. The activities and experiences are carefully planned to capture children's interests and spark their natural curiosity. For example, children are encouraged to bring in holiday photos to share with their friends. This helps them feel proud of their experiences and builds strong links between home and nursery life.
Children's well-being is a top priority. Each day, staff gently check in with children to see how they are feeling. Through simple routines and friendly conversations, children are encouraged to notice their emotions and talk about them. This helps them learn to understand themselves and feel more confident asking for support when they need it.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- further develop staff supervision to ensure practitioners receive focused and highly effective professional development.
- 13 June 2025Good Safeguarding: Yes
- 12 July 2019Outstanding
- 6 August 2013Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Canterburys Nursery and Out of School Club
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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