Nurseries and childcare in Blacko
We know of 20 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Blacko. 4 are state nursery schools, shown below with their latest Ofsted inspection: 4 of 4 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 Blacko
- Bradley Nursery SchoolGood or better Good (2023) · 2.0 mi · phone and directions
- Newtown Nursery SchoolGood or better School remains Good (2023) · 2.2 mi · phone and directions
- McMillan Nursery SchoolGood or better Good (2023) · 2.4 mi
- Walton Lane Nursery SchoolGood or better Report card May 2026: Expected standard in every area · 2.5 mi
Each name goes to its Ofsted reports. Primary schools, many with a nursery class, are on the schools page.
Nurseries and childcare near Blacko, nearest first
- Barrowford Pre-School Nursery Preschool · 1.4 miles Youth and Community Centre, Wilton St, Nelson, BB9 6EX Call
- Ecroyd Centre Child care and day care · 1.8 miles Gibfield Rd Unit 2, Colne, BB8 Call
- Club 2000 Plus Nursery and Childcare Home service · 1.8 miles 127 Birtwistle Ave, Colne, BB8 9RR Call
- Fluffy Ducks Childcare Home service · 1.9 miles N Valley Rd, Colne, BB8 Call
- Pendle Court Day Nursery Preschool · 1.9 miles Pendle Court, Westfield, Nelson, BB9 5 Call
- Safehands Green Start Nurseries Preschool · 2.0 miles Derby St, Colne, BB8 9AA Call
- Bradley Nursery School Preschool · 2.0 miles Bradley Rd E, Nelson, BB9 5 Call
- The Lakeview Childrens Nursery Preschool · 2.1 miles Skipton New Rd, Foulridge, BB8 7NN Call
- Innisfree Child Care Ltd Home service · 2.1 miles Langroyd Rd, Colne, BB8 5 Call
- Colne Children Centre Day care preschool · 2.1 miles Walton Street, Colne, BB8 0EL Call
- Childrens Home Child care and day care · 2.2 miles Marsden Hall Rd North, Nelson, BB9 Call
- The Rocking Horse Club Pendle Preschool · 2.2 miles Walton Lane, Nelson, BB9 Call
- Life-Line Care 4 U Day care preschool · 2.2 miles 7 Carr Road, Nelson, BB9 7JS Call
- Newtown Nursery School Preschool · 2.3 miles West St, Colne, BB8 Call
- Marsden Resource Centre Child care and day care · 2.3 miles Rigby St, Nelson, BB9 7AA Call
- Safehands Nursery at Colne Preschool · 2.4 miles Derby St, Colne, BB8 9AA Call
- Edenfield Nursery Preschool · 2.4 miles Brunswick St, Nelson, BB9 0PQ 5 Call
- Offsprings Preschool · 2.4 miles Railway St, Nelson, BB9 9AG Call
- Smartypants Exclusive Childcare Home service · 2.7 miles 194 Hibson Rd, Nelson, BB9 0DZ Call
- Blossom Tree Childcare Centre Home service · 2.8 miles Cotton Tree Ln, Colne, BB8 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 Blacko?
We know of 20 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Blacko, including 4 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.