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Kidzania Childcare Darwen # Kidzania Childcare Darwen Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Urgent improvement · 5.0 (4 Google reviews) · Peek A Boo Daycare, Duckworth Street, Darwen, BB3 1AT · Blackburn with Darwen Number of places 99 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2026 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 Peekaboo Darwen, registered in 2022, operates as a childcare setting on non-domestic premises in Darwen, Lancashire. It is one of three settings managed by Peek A Boo Childcare Limited. Catering to children aged 0-4 years, the day nursery provides a full day care experience, opening Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, all year round. The day nursery prides itself on fostering a love of reading from an early age, with staff carefully planning activities that help children connect with their learning. The environment encourages children to explore their interests, and the setting effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities through early intervention and collaborative working with other professionals. The dedicated team of 13 childcare staff, ranging in qualifications from level 3 to level 6, ensures that children are happy, motivated learners, well-prepared for their next stage of learning and life in modern Britain. The new manager has a clear vision for improvement and has created a happy and supportive environment for both staff and children. What it's like The nursery inspires children to develop a love of reading from an early age, planning activities to revisit books and help children make connections in their learning. Babies and children are happy and motivated learners, developing well across all areas of learning, including balance and coordination. The nursery's 'golden rules' support children's understanding and appropriate behaviour. Love of reading Happy and motivated learners Strong leadership Tailored activities Cultural celebration Effective SEND support ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm Term time / All Year All\_year Registered with Ofsted 2022 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Urgent improvement Last inspected Apr 2026 Headline: Urgent improvement Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard — Needs attention — Urgent improvement Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Urgent improvement Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Urgent improvement Children's welfare and wellbeing Urgent improvement Curriculum and teaching Urgent improvement Inclusion Urgent improvement Leadership and governance Urgent improvement Age range 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted report for Kidzania Childcare Darwen Last inspected 23 April 2026 · Jenny Burgeen Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend The nursery inspires children to develop a love of reading from an early age, planning activities to revisit books and help children make connections in their learning. Babies and children are happy and motivated learners, developing well across all areas of learning, including balance and coordination. The nursery's 'golden rules' support children's understanding and appropriate behaviour. Inspector highlights - The new manager has evaluated effectively, with a clear vision for improvement and a motivated, enthusiastic staff team. - Leaders value preparing children for school, reviewing the environment and routine to foster choices and independence. - Staff regularly review children's progress, identify learning gaps, and tailor activities to children's interests and specific needs. - Additional funding is used thoughtfully to enhance learning, such as purchasing mathematical resources. - Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good, with early identification, targeted plans, and collaboration with other professionals. - Children celebrate cultural backgrounds, learning differences and similarities, and are well prepared for life in modern Britain. Areas to develop - 1 Support staff to implement consistent strategies to support babies and young children in developing their early language, vocalisation and interactions. - 2 Reduce disruption to children's learning and help them to sustain high levels of engagement in their play. Inspection #10286852 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303795) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kidzania Childcare Darwen Inspection date Apr 2026 Inspection no. 10286852 Lead inspector Jenny Burgeen Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303795)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2692646) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Peek A Boo Daycare, Duckworth Street, Darwen, BB3 1AT ## Explore day nurseries near Darwen - [Day nurseries in Darwen](/search?q=Darwen) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=kidzania-childcare-darwen-bb3-1at-2692646) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good. Right from the start, effective monitoring enables early identification and targeted plans support early intervention. Staff work closely with other professionals to ensure that the appropriate support is in place. All children have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Google Reviews of Kidzania Childcare Darwen 5.0 (4 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLBpV8gIMAeWfI715MAKyya9JFBxECNpYPJXigrGfVdlnxduA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Danielle Woodcock a year ago Both my children attend this nursery and I can honestly say it’s the best nursery they’ve been to, my 3 year old has come on so much since starting, he’s now putting full sentences together, knows all his numbers and letters, and even started to use the toilet by himself, my 1 year old has started to say words, and recognises nursery rhymes and does the hand movements to them, all staff here are brilliant and so good with all the children, I couldn’t recommend them enough. Thank you to them all [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNna0stbDNBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487ba01777719d87:0x742d5603f2ceb71f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL_e24Tez_iynqVy-CqCSMl1OMkZjhHRQFFc66Rm6VS-P_pHQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) James Ainsworth a year ago Lovely little nursery for my baby, he absolutely loves going, runs straight to his grown-ups on hand over and comes home happy every day. Would recommend to anybody! All staff have been amazing and the environment is lovely. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2N0xhbm1BRRAB!2m1!1s0x487ba01777719d87:0x742d5603f2ceb71f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLcnSNOL6-h_uv356vHHK2suh1RmVTVeEczH19O-fKh4aG1Jg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sagarika Weerapperuma a year ago Lovely nursery for my daughter. She has improved her skills and she loves to go to the nursery. Staff is very friendly and flexible according to your needs. Kidzania is one of the best decisions I took. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2eGNiZG5BRRAB!2m1!1s0x487ba01777719d87:0x742d5603f2ceb71f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWPah1628YGQz1ZvzU3ys4fF7XCsEo5j2Gg2gZHP6B0zFp6mtqx=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Shannon Fox a year ago Lovely environment for children. The staff have been amazing to my child, would definitely recommend ☺️ [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2b01QODVRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487ba01777719d87:0x742d5603f2ceb71f) Reviews from Google for Kidzania Childcare Darwen. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8371441857310144287&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2023 - April 2026 Urgent improvement - June 2023 Good - April 2023 Good ## Frequently asked about Kidzania Childcare Darwen ### What type of early years setting is Kidzania Childcare Darwen? ### What does the outdoor area at Kidzania Childcare Darwen look like? ### What are the opening hours at Kidzania Childcare Darwen? ### How does Kidzania Childcare Darwen support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Darwen Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Kidzania Childcare Darwen. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Rainbow Childcare Darwen · BB3 1NW ](/nursery/rainbow-childcare-bb3-1nw-2511176) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Ark Les Enfants Nursery and Forest School Darwen · BB3 1JE ](/nursery/ark-les-enfants-nursery-and-forest-school-bb3-1je-ey343942) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.6 mi ### PALS-Darwen St Joseph's Primary School Darwen · BB3 2SG ](/nursery/pals-darwen-st-joseph-s-primary-school-bb3-2sg-2868095) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Precious Moments Childcare (Darwen) Darwen · BB3 2DE ](/nursery/precious-moments-childcare-darwen-ltd-bb3-2de-2732681) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Marshmallows Day Nursery Darwen · BB3 3JB ](/nursery/marshmallows-day-nursery-bb3-3jb-ey232878) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 1.4 mi ### Barnabas House Private Nursery Darwen · BB3 2EB ](/nursery/barnabas-house-private-nursery-bb3-2eb-301664) [See all nurseries in Darwen →](/search?q=Darwen) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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