Wells House Kindergarten
Good★ 5.0 on GoogleBirth to 5Open for decades
A day nursery in Radcliffe for children from birth to 5, open 07:30 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in March 2023. Open since 1996, with 60 places.
What it costs
Prices change without notice. Treat these as what to ask about, not a quote.
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
M26 1FSWhat 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, 22 March 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children of all ages are happy and settled at this welcoming and nurturing nursery.
Babies are confident. They create their own game of peekaboo with resources they find, giggling while they play. They proudly show new people pictures of their family members and their favourite toys. This shows they feel safe and are already developing a strong level of independence. Babies enjoy exploring new textures as they dig in sand and develop the muscles in their hands as they create designs with dough. Toddlers flourish during outdoor play experiences. They learn to negotiate steps and to ride wheeled toys. They chase the enormous shimmering bubbles they create using rope, laughing as they manage to pop them. Toddlers also learn how to express and recognise their emotions and needs in a positive manner. As a result, children play harmoniously.
Staff and leaders provide children with even greater levels of support in relation to their communication and language as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Children have access to books wherever they play. They develop their vocabulary well, thanks to the excellently modelled speech of the staff team. Children remain engaged and focused in their learning as staff bring stories to life with their animated delivery. Older children are confident, independent and have exceptional communication skills. They develop a variety of skills, ability and knowledge to prepare them for the next stage in their educational journey.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- strengthen support for staff so that they better understand how to promote children's developing independence consistently.
- 22 March 2023Good
- 7 August 2018Good
- 8 May 2015Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Wells House Kindergarten
- 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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