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4.6★ average from 1,973 parent reviews on Google

We track 367 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Lancashire. At their latest inspection: 50 rated Outstanding, 269 rated Good, 5 currently Requires Improvement, 1 judged Inadequate — 98% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 25 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 1,973 Google reviews across 168 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 229 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 193 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 Lancashire at a glance

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

367
Ofsted-registered nurseries
98%
Good or Outstanding
4.6★
1,973 parent reviews
229
Accept funded hours
193
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding50
  • Good269
  • Requires improvement5
  • Inadequate1

42 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 25 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Lancashire?
We list 367 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Lancashire, 366 of which have a Lancashire address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Lancashire are rated Outstanding?
50 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Lancashire. 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 Lancashire?
Across 168 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Lancashire have left 1,973 Google reviews at an average of 4.6★. 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 Lancashire?
229 of the 367 nurseries in Lancashire (62%) 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 Lancashire take babies?
193 settings in Lancashire 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.