Ofsted record

Saplings Day Nursery

Westhoughton, Bolton · URN EY388729

According to Ofsted's inspection on 14 May 2026, Saplings Day Nursery in Westhoughton, Bolton was rated Good — one overall judgment under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025. Little Bees Nursery Intelligence tracks every Ofsted inspection of this setting.

  1. Inspected 14 May 2026

    4 months ago

    Good

    One overall judgment, under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025. Its next inspection will grade six areas separately.

    Outstanding
    Good
    Requires Improvement
    Inadequate

    The standard is met. This is the grade Ofsted expects a setting to hold, not a consolation for missing Outstanding.

  2. Earlier inspections

  3. 18 December 2023 Good
  4. 20 March 2018 Good
  5. 14 February 2014 Good
  6. 13 October 2009 Requires Improvement

On the register

Ofsted URN
EY388729
Provider type
Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care
Registered since
27 March 2009
Local authority
Bolton

Westhoughton, Bolton · BL5 2BX. Location from the Ofsted register.

On the Early Years Register and the Compulsory Childcare Register.

Common questions

When was Saplings Day Nursery last inspected by Ofsted? +

Saplings Day Nursery in Westhoughton, Bolton was last inspected on 14 May 2026, under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025, which gave one overall rating. Its next inspection will grade several areas separately on a report card.

What is Saplings Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? +

Ofsted rated Saplings Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 14 May 2026. The standard is met. This is the grade Ofsted expects a setting to hold, not a consolation for missing Outstanding.

How long has Saplings Day Nursery been registered? +

Saplings Day Nursery has been registered with Ofsted since 27 March 2009. Its unique reference number (URN) is EY388729.

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