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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Cherry Lodge Childcare # Cherry Lodge Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2024) · 5.0 (5 parent reviews) · Cherry Tree Lane, Cherry Tree, Blackburn, BB2 5NX · Blackburn with Darwen Number of places 53 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2024 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Cherry Lodge Childcare in Blackburn, established in 2020, offers a warm and friendly environment for children aged 2 to 4 years. Open all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7:45 am to 5:45 pm, the nursery ensures children are eager to attend and develop strong attachments with staff. The curriculum is ambitious and focuses on individual interests and developmental needs, providing engaging learning opportunities that foster active, inquisitive learners. Children are encouraged to be independent, from using cutlery at lunchtime to taking on small responsibilities like washing their plates. Staff act as positive role models, celebrating birthdays and encouraging sharing and consideration for others, leading to good behaviour among children. The nursery excels in meeting the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff proactively collaborate with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, and ensure funding is wisely used to support each child's progress. The nursery also promotes an understanding of the local community through events like road safety week, visits from the fire service, and outings to the local library and an elderly care home. Parents consistently praise the care provided and are actively involved in their children's learning journey, sharing ideas and even visiting to talk about their professions. The leadership and management are highly effective, continually reflecting and making improvements to the service. Safeguarding arrangements are robust and prioritise children's best interests. What it's like This nursery offers a warm and friendly environment where children are eager to attend. Children have built warm attachments with staff and enjoy the high levels of care and nurture that staff provide. Staff endeavour to make every day special for children. Warm & friendly Ambitious curriculum Inquisitive learners Effective SEND provision Strong community links Good leadership ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.45am until 5.45pm, all year round Term time / All Year All Year Established 2020 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Cherry Lodge Childcare Inspection date Nov 2024 Inspection no. 10367252 Lead inspector Elisia Lee Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50264283)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2609926) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=cherry-lodge-childcare-bb2-5nx-2609926) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Cherry Lodge Childcare Last inspected 22 November 2024 · Elisia Lee Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend This nursery offers a warm and friendly environment where children are eager to attend. Children have built warm attachments with staff and enjoy the high levels of care and nurture that staff provide. Staff endeavour to make every day special for children. Inspector highlights - Children are inquisitive learners and access activities with enthusiasm. - Children use puppets and character wooden spoons to retell stories, which helps to develop their literacy skills. - Staff meet the needs of all children well, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). - Staff support children's understanding of the local community through road safety week, fire service visits, and outings to the local library and elderly care home. - The nursery is well led and managed, with the management team reflecting and making changes to practice to continually improve the service. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to consistently check children's understanding before introducing new concepts, so that learning is always precisely sequenced. Inspection #10367252 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50264283) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff meet the needs of all children well, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff are proactive in forging partnerships with other professionals and ensure that any funding for children is spent wisely to support children to make the best possible progress they can. Staff work with a range of professionals, such as speech and language therapists and professionals who support children with SEND. ## Parent Reviews of Cherry Lodge Childcare 5.0 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVoZkfbUBzgcqCQnqejT515tgXi6yZMBajzuQjcRwnRoi6786Y=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) SuperReviewer 4 years ago Great holiday club, our daughter loves it. 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