Best nurseries in Horwich
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Bolton, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Croft House Nursery Full day care · 150 places · BL6 7BT | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | Heaton Dene Nursery School Full day care · 80 places · BL5 3NJ | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Future Champions Childrens Nursery Full day care · 88 places · BL6 6BQ | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Meadow Hill Education and Arts Nursery Full day care · 53 places · BL6 4AQ | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Moorlands Day Nursery Full day care · 87 places · BL6 5PS | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Horwich Day Nursery Full day care · 95 places · BL6 6AA | Inadequate (2025) |
| 7 | Lilys @ Lostock Full day care · 82 places · BL6 4BL | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Horwich?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in North West, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Horwich?
Of 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Horwich, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Croft House Nursery, Heaton Dene Nursery School, Future Champions Childrens Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Horwich?
In North West, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £178 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Horwich?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 6 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Bolton · Farnworth · Westhoughton · Gilnow
Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.