Canterburys Infant and Toddler Centre

Stories, movement and emotional check-ins shaped the day in June 2025. At its June 2025 inspection, Ofsted rated the nursery Good, judged safeguarding effective and found that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities received excellent support.

Canterburys Infant and Toddler Centre serves children from birth to three at 24-28 Eastbourne Grove, Bolton, BL1 5LH. It has 60 places in total. The practical distinction for families is between that current age range and the experiences of children aged two to five described in June 2025.

The early years foundation stage provides the framework for learning and care. In June 2025, children explored rainforest animals, recognised their names and practised rhyming: concrete examples of learning about the world, developing independence and building language skills.

Storytelling included a magic carpet ride, an imaginative journey that encouraged children to invent and explore ideas. Morning groups brought singing, dancing and movement together. Holiday photographs gave children something personal to share with friends, connecting nursery conversations with family experiences.

Outside, the garden offered climbing, swinging and running, with staff helping children judge risks. Children in the pre-school room also copied wooden letters and made cards for relatives, giving early writing a practical purpose. These are June 2025 experiences, rather than a description of today's infant and toddler rooms.

In June 2025, children formed affectionate bonds with their key person. Daily conversations about feelings encouraged them to recognise emotions and seek help. Staff also prompted handwashing after using the toilet and supported children in looking after their own personal cleanliness.

Communication extended learning into the home. Parents received regular updates, alongside activities sent home every two weeks that connected with nursery learning.

Staff had access to supervision and an open-door policy, but their professional development targets were not consistently clear in June 2025. More precise support for practitioners was the improvement priority.

The address is 24-28 Eastbourne Grove, Bolton, BL1 5LH. In June 2025, opening hours were 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. Funded early education was provided for children aged two, three and four at that time.

• Age fit. The current age range is birth to three, while the June 2025 observations concerned children aged two to five. On a visit, ask how care and activities are organised for your child's age.
• Staff development. In June 2025, practitioners needed clearer professional development targets. This is a useful topic for discussion when considering how teaching is supported.

For families seeking care from birth to three in Bolton, this setting merits consideration. The June 2025 account gives substance to its strengths through storytelling, emotional support and links with learning at home, while identifying staff development as the area needing attention. Keep those dated experiences separate from the current infant and toddler offer.