Darul Madinah

About this day nursery

Darul Madinah in Blackburn offers an educational journey grounded in Islamic principles, providing enriching experiences and joyful adventures to prepare children not just for academic progression but for life itself. The nursery welcomes young children to begin their education, with limited spaces giving priority to timely applications.

For primary school admissions, children progress from nursery through to Year 6, with specific application deadlines for Reception class. The institution emphasises a Shari'ah-compliant approach, integrating conventional academic studies with Islamic teachings to ensure students grow within the boundaries of Islam.

Its value-based education curriculum aims to instil essential life skills like self-discipline, commitment, and integrity. Darul Madinah encourages prospective parents to contact them for further information and to commence the admission process, prioritising each child's education to foster their development within a supportive learning community.

The school also offers various funding options for eligible families, including 15 and 30 hours of free early education for two, three, and four-year-olds.

What it's like

Children get off to a good start in their early education at this well-organised and calm nursery. Leaders have implemented a broad curriculum that enables children to build on their prior learning and development, acquiring key skills that support their future development. Staff are aware of and sensitive to children's varying starting points, working closely with parents to help children, many of whom speak English as an additional language, to become familiar with the nursery routine.

Pricing & funding

Charges include a one-off non-refundable registration fee, with different rates for nursery and school. School fees for older children (Reception to Year 6) are billed annually and are subject to VAT.