--- title: "20 Day Nurseries near Accrington, 2 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/north-west/lancashire/accrington description: "Compare 20 day nurseries near Accrington: 2 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.4★ from 149 Google reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near Accrington **4.6★** average from **100** Google reviews Our directory covers 20 day nurseries within 1 miles of Accrington, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 2 rated Outstanding, 15 rated Good, 1 judged Inadequate — 94% of graded settings here are Good or better. 2 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 149 Google reviews across 11 of these nurseries, averaging 4.4★. 11 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 9 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 Accrington at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of Accrington. 20 Ofsted-registered nurseries 94% Good or Outstanding 4.4★ 149 Google reviews 11 Accept funded hours 9 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 2 - Good 15 - Inadequate 1 2 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 2 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Accrington - Sparthfield Happy Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sparthfield-happy-day-nursery-bb5-5rp-ey339312) · Ofsted Outstanding · 2.5★ (11) - Great and Small Forest School (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/great-and-small-forest-school-bb5-5sb-ey554007) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (5) - Partou Little Oaks Day Nursery & Pre-School (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/partou-little-oaks-day-nursery-pre-school-bb5-1nj-309306) · Ofsted Good · 4.7★ (39) ## Nursery locations in and around Accrington ## Day nurseries in Accrington - ### The Magical Kingdom Nursery And Preschool ★ 5.0 (4 reviews) Accrington · BB5 2EN · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-magical-kingdom-nursery-and-preschool-bb5-2en-ey550673 - ### Marshmallows Accrington ★ 4.5 (4 reviews) Accrington · BB5 2HE · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/marshmallows-accrington-ltd-bb5-2he-ey551457 - ### Partou Little Oaks Day Nursery & Pre-School ★ 4.7 (39 reviews) Accrington · BB5 1NJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/partou-little-oaks-day-nursery-pre-school-bb5-1nj-309306 - ### Noah's Ark Day Nursery and Forest School Accrington · BB5 2AN https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/noah-s-ark-day-nursery-and-forest-school-bb5-2an-2835027 - ### Tudor House Day Nursery @ Accrington Accrington · BB5 6AT · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tudor-house-day-nursery-accrington-bb5-6at-2579452 - ### Little Brook Nursery ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) Accrington · BB5 1RE · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-brook-nursery-bb5-1re-2629204 - ### Little Tinkers Day Nursery Accrington · BB5 5AT · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-tinkers-day-nursery-bb5-5at-ey546452 - ### Little Stars Nursery ★ 4.4 (50 reviews) Accrington · BB5 4RY · Ofsted: Inadequate https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-nursery-bb5-4ry-ey278820 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Accrington? We list 20 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Accrington. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Accrington are rated Outstanding? 2 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Accrington, including Sparthfield Happy Day Nursery, Great and Small Forest School. 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 Accrington? Across 11 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Accrington have left 149 Google reviews at an average of 4.4★. 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 Accrington? 11 of the 20 nurseries within 1 miles of Accrington (55%) 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 Accrington take babies? 9 settings within 1 miles of Accrington 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. These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. 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