How many day nurseries are there in Blackpool?

We list 35 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Blackpool. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.

Which nurseries near Blackpool are rated Outstanding?

1 nursery is currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Blackpool, including Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge. 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 Blackpool?

Across 19 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Blackpool have left 216 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. 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 Blackpool?

22 of the 35 nurseries in Blackpool (63%) 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 Blackpool take babies?

23 settings in Blackpool 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.

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4.5★ average from 216 parent reviews on Google

There are 35 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Blackpool on our register. At their latest inspection: 1 rated Outstanding, 30 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement — 97% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. One setting has already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 216 Google reviews across 19 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 22 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 23 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and parent reviews.

Nurseries in Blackpool at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Blackpool.

Ofsted-registered nurseries

97%

Good or Outstanding

4.5★

216 parent reviews

Accept funded hours

Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

Outstanding1
Good30
Requires improvement1

3 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 1 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

Highest rated in Blackpool

Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge · Ofsted Outstanding
Layton Pre-School · Ofsted Good · 4.8★ (45)
Kids Planet Anchorsholme · Ofsted Good · 4.7★ (19)

Towns & areas in Blackpool

Blackpool

8 nurseries

All day nurseries in Blackpool

Ashcroft Nursery · BLACKPOOL
Chelsea Kindergarten · BLACKPOOL
Dunes Day Nursery & Pre-School · Blackpool
Embrace Lodge Kindergarten · Blackpool
Hawes Side Nursery · Blackpool
Highfield Nursery · Blackpool
Kids Planet Anchorsholme · Thornton-cleveleys
Kids Planet Blackpool · Blackpool
Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge · BLACKPOOL
Kids Planet Butterfly Lodge · Blackpool
Kids Planet Norbreck · Thornton-cleveleys
Kids Planet Victoria Hospital · Blackpool
Kincraig Ducklings Nursery · Blackpool
Layton Pre-School · Layton
Lilliput Kiddie Care · Blackpool
Little Angels Nursery · Blackpool
Little Blossoms Nursery · Blackpool
Little Dreamers Nursery · Blackpool
Little George's Nursery School · BLACKPOOL
Little Giraffes at Bispham · BLACKPOOL
Little Rainbows Nursery · Blackpool
Meadow Nursery · BLACKPOOL
Moorevilla Nursery · BLACKPOOL
Newhouse Nursery · Blackpool
Pebbles Day Nursery · Blackpool
Planet Kaos Nursery And Preschool · Blackpool
Play Days Children's Nursery · Blackpool
Primrose House Nursery · BLACKPOOL
St Bernadette's Pre-School · Blackpool
Teepee Childcare Links Road · Blackpool
Teepee Childcare Lytham Road · Blackpool
The Manor Nursery School · Blackpool
The Squirrels Childcare Centre · Blackpool
Treetops Childrens Nursery · BLACKPOOL
West Park Kindergarten · Blackpool

Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Blackpool?: We list 35 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Blackpool. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Blackpool are rated Outstanding?: 1 nursery is currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Blackpool, including Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge. 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 Blackpool?: Across 19 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Blackpool have left 216 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. 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 Blackpool?: 22 of the 35 nurseries in Blackpool (63%) 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 Blackpool take babies?: 23 settings in Blackpool 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.