Nurseries and childcare in Barley
We know of 6 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Barley. 2 are state nursery schools, shown below with their latest Ofsted inspection: 2 of 2 judged good or better. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
State nursery schools within 3 miles of the middle of Barley
- Bradley Nursery SchoolGood or better Good (2023) · 2.8 mi · phone and directions
- Woodfield Nursery SchoolGood or better Standards maintained (2025) · 3.0 mi
Each name goes to its Ofsted reports. Primary schools, many with a nursery class, are on the schools page.
Nurseries and childcare near Barley, nearest first
- Barrowford Pre-School Nursery Preschool · 2.5 miles Youth and Community Centre, Wilton St, Nelson, BB9 6EX Call
- Pendle Court Day Nursery Preschool · 2.5 miles Pendle Court, Westfield, Nelson, BB9 5 Call
- Life-Line Care 4 U Day care preschool · 2.7 miles 7 Carr Road, Nelson, BB9 7JS Call
- Marsden Resource Centre Child care and day care · 2.8 miles Rigby St, Nelson, BB9 7AA Call
- McMillan Nursery School Preschool · 2.8 miles Railway St, Nelson, BB9 9AG Call
- Bradley Nursery School Preschool · 2.8 miles Bradley Rd E, Nelson, BB9 5 Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Nurseries and childcare nearby
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Barley?
We know of 6 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Barley, including 2 state nursery schools. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
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Nursery school inspections from Ofsted, Open Government Licence. Listings from Overture Maps, the Food Standards Agency and © OpenStreetMap contributors. Missing one? Tell us.