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4.6★ average from 1,145 parent reviews on Google

There are 42 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Blackburn with Darwen on our register. At their latest inspection: 2 rated Outstanding, 32 rated Good, 2 currently Requires Improvement — 94% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 5 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 418 Google reviews across 25 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 21 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 21 are registered to take babies under two. Open any nursery below for its inspection history, fees, hours and what local parents have said.

Nurseries in Blackburn with Darwen at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Blackburn with Darwen.

42
Ofsted-registered nurseries
94%
Good or Outstanding
4.7★
418 parent reviews
21
Accept funded hours
21
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding2
  • Good32
  • Requires improvement2

6 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 5 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Blackburn with Darwen?
We list 42 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Blackburn with Darwen. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Blackburn with Darwen are rated Outstanding?
2 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Blackburn with Darwen, including Riverside Nursery. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Blackburn with Darwen?
Across 25 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Blackburn with Darwen have left 418 Google reviews at an average of 4.7★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Blackburn with Darwen?
21 of the 42 nurseries in Blackburn with Darwen (50%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Blackburn with Darwen take babies?
21 settings in Blackburn with Darwen are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.