Nurseries and childcare in Fence
We know of 27 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Fence. 9 are state nursery schools, shown below with their latest Ofsted inspection: 9 of 9 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 Fence
- Woodfield Nursery SchoolGood or better Standards maintained (2025) · 1.6 mi · phone and directions
- Reedley Hallows Nursery SchoolGood or better Good (2024) · 2.1 mi · phone and directions
- McMillan Nursery SchoolGood or better Good (2023) · 2.3 mi
- Stoneyholme Nursery SchoolGood or better School remains Outstanding (2023) · 2.4 mi
- Bradley Nursery SchoolGood or better Good (2023) · 2.4 mi · phone and directions
- Ightenhill Nursery SchoolGood or better School remains Outstanding (2024) · 2.6 mi · phone and directions
- Basnett Street Nursery SchoolGood or better Outstanding in 1, good in 3 (2025) · 2.7 mi · phone and directions
- Rosegrove Nursery SchoolGood or better Standards maintained (2024) · 2.7 mi · phone and directions
- Whitegate Nursery SchoolGood or better Good in every area (2025) · 2.8 mi · phone and directions
Each name goes to its Ofsted reports. Primary schools, many with a nursery class, are on the schools page.
Nurseries and childcare near Fence, nearest first
- McMillan Nursery School Preschool · 1.4 miles Railway St, Nelson, BB9 9AG Call
- Woodfield Nursery School Elementary school · 1.6 miles Sefton St, Nelson, BB9 Call
- Barden Lane Nursery School Education · 2.0 miles Barden Lane, Burnley, BB10 Call
- Queensgate Childcare Home service · 2.1 miles 283 Colne Rd, Burnley, BB10 1EJ Call
- Reedley Hallows Nursery School and Children's Centre Preschool · 2.1 miles Burnley Campus, Barden Lane, Burnley, BB10 Call
- Smartypants Exclusive Childcare Home service · 2.1 miles 194 Hibson Rd, Nelson, BB9 0DZ Call
- Marsden Resource Centre Child care and day care · 2.1 miles Rigby St, Nelson, BB9 7AA Call
- Life-Line Care 4 U Day care preschool · 2.1 miles 7 Carr Road, Nelson, BB9 7JS Call
- Pendle Court Day Nursery Preschool · 2.2 miles Pendle Court, Westfield, Nelson, BB9 5 Call
- The Butterfly Creche Day care preschool · 2.2 miles 272 Colne Road, Burnley, BB10 1DZ Call
- Offsprings Preschool · 2.3 miles Railway St, Nelson, BB9 9AG Call
- Edenfield Nursery Preschool · 2.3 miles Brunswick St, Nelson, BB9 0PQ 5 Call
- Partou Eldwick Street Day Nursery and Pre-school, Briercliffe Day care preschool · 2.4 miles 1 Eldwick Street, Burnley, BB10 3DU 5 Call
- Bradley Nursery School Preschool · 2.4 miles Bradley Rd E, Nelson, BB9 5 Call
- Barrowford Pre-School Nursery Preschool · 2.5 miles Youth and Community Centre, Wilton St, Nelson, BB9 6EX Call
- Little People of Habergham Private Day Nursery Day care preschool · 2.5 miles Padiham Rd, Burnley, BB12 6PA Call
- Partou Habergham Day Nursery & Pre-school Preschool · 2.6 miles Gawthorpe Edge, Burnley, BB12 Call
- Ightenhill Nursery School Preschool · 2.7 miles Lionel St, Burnley, BB12 Call
- Fairy Bridge Day Nursery Day care preschool · 2.7 miles Tunnel St, Burnley, BB12 4 Call
- Basnett Street Nursery School Preschool · 2.7 miles Basnett St, Burnley, BB10 Call
- Rosegrove Nursery School Preschool · 2.7 miles Havelock St, Burnley, BB12 Call
- Little Acorns Nursery Preschool · 2.8 miles Chapel House, Victoria Rd, Burnley, BB12 8RF Call
- Whitegate Nursery School and Children's Centre School · 2.8 miles Victoria Rd, Burnley, BB12 8TG Call
- Kids Planet Padiham Day care preschool · 2.9 miles Thompson St, Burnley, BB12 7AP Call
- Taywood Nursery School Preschool · 3.0 miles Accrington Rd, Burnley, BB11 5AE Call
- Playdor Nursery School Preschool · 3.0 miles Bank Parade, Burnley, BB11 1UH Call
- Blooming Buds Childcare Home service · 3.0 miles Arbories Memorial Sports Ground, Arbory Dr, Burnley, BB12 8JS 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 Fence?
We know of 27 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Fence, including 9 state nursery schools. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
More in Fence
Nursery school inspections from Ofsted, Open Government Licence. Listings from Overture Maps, the Food Standards Agency and © OpenStreetMap contributors. Missing one? Tell us.