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Early Start Private Day Nursery

Ofsted: Expected standard·
4.2(5 parent reviews) ·Early Start Nursery, Stanhill Works, ACCRINGTON, BB5 4QZ · Lancashire
Number of places
85 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2026
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Early Start Private Day Nursery in Accrington, established in 2020, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years and has received an overall "Good" rating from Ofsted. Parents consistently praise the "amazing" and "awesome" staff, noting how they go above and beyond in caring for and educating the children.

The nursery fosters an environment where children settle quickly and are happy, showing positive engagement in learning, with babies and young children responding positively to staff and confidently exploring their surroundings. Older children are curious and willing to try new things, enjoying planned activities.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on physical development, providing ample space for babies and young children to move, while older children skillfully use wheeled toys and build with blocks. Children in receipt of additional funding are well-supported, with funding effectively used to meet individual needs, helping them develop essential skills for future learning.

The nursery operates year-round from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, and offers funded hours for two, three, and four-year-olds.

Our ethos

Nursery education aligned with the EYFS curriculum, fostering bright minds through a supportive and inspiring environment. They are committed to high-quality early education, tracking child progress via Tapestry, and strengthening family relationships through support services.

What it's like

Children settle quickly and are happy at nursery, showing positive engagement and attitudes towards learning. Babies and young children respond well to staff and explore the environment with increasing confidence. Older children enjoy planned activities and show curiosity and a willingness to try new things. Children demonstrate clear enjoyment in their learning as they move confidently between activities indoors and outdoors.

Quick to settleStrong independenceRich vocabularyPhysical development focusPassionate staffCuriosity and engagement

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2020

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Mar 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Early Start Private Day Nursery

Last inspected 16 March 2026 · Karen Cox

Safeguarding effective

What it's like to attend

Children settle quickly and are happy at nursery, showing positive engagement and attitudes towards learning. Babies and young children respond well to staff and explore the environment with increasing confidence. Older children enjoy planned activities and show curiosity and a willingness to try new things. Children demonstrate clear enjoyment in their learning as they move confidently between activities indoors and outdoors.

Inspector highlights

  • Children settle quickly and are happy at nursery.
  • Children of all ages demonstrate impressive levels of independence.
  • Staff engage in purposeful discussions with children, introducing new vocabulary and asking open-ended questions.
  • Children's physical development is a key focus at the nursery.
  • The well-qualified team of staff show a genuine passion and enthusiasm for their work.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should further strengthen supervision practice so that staff receive precise guidance and feedback that help them deliver consistently high-quality and purposeful interactions across the setting.
  • 2Leaders should develop more systematic approaches to reviewing the nursery as a whole to identify priorities with precision and maintain a clear focus on areas that require further development.
Inspection #10199204 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who are in receipt of additional funding are supported well. Funding is used effectively and reflects children's individual needs. Children are developing the skills they need in readiness for the next stage in their learning.

Outdoor space

Babies and young children have ample space to move and pull themselves up. Older children skillfully use wheeled toys and create large structures with wooden blocks, demonstrating good control of their muscles.

Parent Reviews of Early Start Private Day Nursery

4.2
(5)
Yasemin Çakır
a year ago

Our son has just had his graduation today and has spent almost 3 years here. The team have been fantastic, we had some troubles when starting here (nothing nursery related) which had our son quite upset, but the team, especially Jane and Martyna really helped our son settle in. They took their time, helped him at this own pace, supported us and were always full of love. He grew to love nursery, all the staff and his friends. They took the kids out as much as possible, always did new things, the nursery is immaculate, so many stimulating and educating toys and events. Lots of opportunities to get families involved too so you don't miss out on key moments. Gemma, Emily, Nicky, Vanessa have all been great, as have all other members of staff who have greeted our son with a smile every day, taken the time to know his personality and tailor their care for him. Emily and Martyna aren't there anymore but do deserve a massive shout out for the amazing memories you've given our family.

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Honest As possible
3 years ago

Tried a few times to contact them but never get a response. Shame really as I was looking for somewhere for my kids to go before and after school. I found out since that the staff that RUN the place try not to take on new kids as it's more work for them. So obviously no proper management in place.

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Inspection history

Date: July 2021

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • August 2021Good
  • July 2021Good

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