Nurseries and childcare in Clitheroe
We know of 8 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1.5 miles of the middle of Clitheroe. One is a state nursery school, shown below with its latest Ofsted inspection: 1 of 1 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 1.5 miles of the middle of Clitheroe
- Ribblesdale Nursery SchoolGood or better Standards maintained (2025) · 0.3 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 Clitheroe, nearest first
- The Rossendale Preschool · 0.1 miles York St, Clitheroe, BB7 2DL Call
- Mearley Fold Day Centre Day care preschool · 0.3 miles Queens Rd, Clitheroe, BB7 1AR Call
- Ribblesdale Nursery School Preschool · 0.3 miles Queens Rd, Clitheroe, BB7 1EL Call
- Bowland Pre-School Day care preschool · 0.3 miles St. James C Of E Primary School, Greenacre St, Clitheroe, BB7 1ED Call
- Mearley Fold Day Centre Child care and day care · 0.3 miles Mearley Fold Day Centre, Bright Street, Clitheroe, BB7 5 Call
- Snuggle And Sing/Toddle & Sing Preschool · 0.4 miles The Kings Centre, Milthorne Avenue, Clitheroe, BB7 2LE Call
- Moorland Nursery School Private school · 0.5 miles Ribblesdale Avenue, Clitheroe, BB7 Call
- Mearley Fold Day Centre Child care and day care · 0.5 miles Mearley Fold Day Centre, Bright St, Clitheroe, BB7 1NW 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.
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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 Clitheroe?
We know of 8 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1.5 miles of the middle of Clitheroe, including 1 state nursery school. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
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