Nurseries and childcare in Downham
We know of 7 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Downham, 1 of them in Downham itself. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
Nurseries and childcare near Downham, nearest first
- Downham Pre School Preschool · 120m Main St, Downham, BB7 Call
- Chatburn Pre School and Baby Unit Preschool · 0.8 miles Sawley Road, Clitheroe, BB7 4AS Call
- Bright Futures Daycare Centre Day care preschool · 2.4 miles Broomhill Farm, Smalden Ln, Grindleton, BB7 4RX Call
- Mearley Fold Day Centre Child care and day care · 2.7 miles Mearley Fold Day Centre, Bright St, Clitheroe, BB7 1NW Call
- Mearley Fold Day Centre Child care and day care · 2.7 miles Mearley Fold Day Centre, Bright Street, Clitheroe, BB7 5 Call
- Moorland Nursery School Private school · 2.9 miles Ribblesdale Avenue, Clitheroe, BB7 Call
- The Rossendale Preschool · 2.9 miles York St, Clitheroe, BB7 2DL 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 Downham?
We know of 7 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Downham. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
More in Downham
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