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Everyone was incredibly supportive, friendly, and welcoming. They went out of their way to help me learn and develop my skills, making me feel confident and valued throughout my time there. I’m so grateful for all the guidance and encouragement I received it truly made a difference in my learning experience. I would highly recommend this setting to anyone looking for a positive and supportive environment and to build children's learning and development! :)", "datePublished": "2026-02-12T23:48:10.139312484Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Claira Dewett" }, "reviewBody": "My child has been going to marshmellows for about nearly 2 years and she loves it!! The staff are well trained and very supportive to my child's needs. Very educational, I feel like my child has come on leaps and bounds since attending marshmellows.", "datePublished": "2025-03-19T07:30:38.449545Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Sean Taylor" }, "reviewBody": "my son, has been at this nursery for around 2 years now 😊, and we are really happy with his development, since being there. The nursery is very well structured in learning, and the facilities have everything your child would need or could ask for, with attencion to detail. The staff, always go above and beyond, and his key workers have always been exceptional and hes always happy to see them each morning, and greets them with a hug and most of all he's always been really happy there and loves all his freinds....⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️", "datePublished": "2024-04-18T16:00:16.698980Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 3, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "neal “Tomo” thompson" }, "reviewBody": "Wasn't too bad just you're standard place nowt special", "datePublished": "2018-06-12T17:46:16.930Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/marshmallows-accrington-ltd-bb5-2he-ey551457#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "North West", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=North%20West" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Marshmallows Accrington", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/marshmallows-accrington-ltd-bb5-2he-ey551457" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/marshmallows-accrington-ltd-bb5-2he-ey551457#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do parents value about Marshmallows Accrington?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Parents say the nursery gives clear daily updates and useful ideas for home learning. 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Marshmallows Accrington # Marshmallows Accrington Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2025) · 4.5 (4 parent reviews) · 1 Nuttall Street, Accrington, BB5 2HE · Lancashire Number of places 67 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2025 Local authority Lancashire 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 Marshmallows Day Nursery in Accrington provides high-quality education and care, emphasising an engaging and enjoyable learning experience for children. The nursery operates with an open-door policy, welcoming impromptu visits from prospective families and offering free induction and settling-in sessions to ensure a smooth transition for each child. They are committed to fostering individual potential through challenging and exciting opportunities, with a focus on exploring natural resources and outdoor play. Marshmallows Day Nursery tailors its setting to cater to children's interests while adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The nursery values strong partnerships with parents, with dedicated staff available to listen and address any concerns. Nutritious meals are prepared fresh on-site by a qualified cook, with a rotating menu displayed daily. The facility is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6 pm, for 51 weeks of the year, closing only during the Christmas week and on bank holidays. They offer full-day care that includes breakfast, nutritious meals, healthy snacks, milk, and water throughout the day. Our ethos Here at Marshmallows, we follow an open door policy meaning you can call around for a visit at a time to suit you and your child, without having to book an appointment. We also offer free inductions and settling in sessions for a happy and memorable transition to our setting. Our nursery provides challenging and exciting opportunities for our children to play and develop, whilst nurturing their individual potential. We believe in exploring natural resources, outdoor play and following our children’s interest in order to create a setting that allows our children to grow and meet all requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Our nursery has great partnership with parents as our dedicated staff are always here to listen. What it's like Staff greet children at the door and are caring and attentive, helping them settle and engage in learning. Key persons effectively support children's progress with specific learning plans. Children show independence, resilience, and positive attitudes, preparing them well for future learning. Play-based learning Outdoor play Nutritious meals Open door policy ## Pricing & funding 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 Food Breakfast (choice of cereal with milk/water), nutritious meals and healthy snacks (halal options available), milk and water throughout the day are included in the fees. A qualified cook prepares fresh meals daily with a 4-week rotating menu. Opening hours 7:30am-6pm Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. Closed during the week Christmas falls on and all bank holidays. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Marshmallows Accrington Last inspected 19 March 2025 · Kelly Little Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Staff greet children at the door and are caring and attentive, helping them settle and engage in learning. Key persons effectively support children's progress with specific learning plans. Children show independence, resilience, and positive attitudes, preparing them well for future learning. Inspector highlights - Staff plan opportunities throughout the day to support children's physical development. - Leaders and staff invite professionals to talk to children about their role within the community and teach children about traditions. - Partnerships with parents are a key strength, with daily conversations and positive feedback on home learning information. - Staff support children's communication and language development well, using rich language and encouraging back-and-forth conversations. - Staff supervise children effectively, completing training on supporting children while sleeping and encouraging children to think about risks and keep themselves safe. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen group and adult-led activities with babies to take account of their individual next steps to build on what they already know and can do - 2 consider more effective ways to question and talk with children in order to encourage their critical thinking skills - 3 support staff to model good hygiene procedures more consistently and teach children why these are important. Inspection #10376199 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50275157) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment very positively on the information and ideas on home learning they receive, such as using malleable sand when their children are learning about space. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and staff work closely with other professionals and receive training to extend their knowledge and practice to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This helps all children to make good progress. Outdoor space Staff plan opportunities throughout the day to support children's physical development. Outdoors, older children develop their large muscles, kicking and throwing balls to each other. ## Parent Reviews of Marshmallows Accrington 4.5 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXfmGRawih586M_jBYVXBQshuOsff9rTP_0Z84kgzg5LFsTzuCq=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Areeba Javed 3 months ago I had an amazing experience on my placement. Everyone was incredibly supportive, friendly, and welcoming. They went out of their way to help me learn and develop my skills, making me feel confident and valued throughout my time there. I’m so grateful for all the guidance and encouragement I received it truly made a difference in my learning experience. I would highly recommend this setting to anyone looking for a positive and supportive environment and to build children's learning and development! :) [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25weVVrSkdkMjVmZDNrdE5XTXhSM1J1U1c1aFdXYxAB!2m1!1s0x487b98e6f552fa1f:0x5b1527d8c718b6cd) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK9jMrkW8nJdc4_FfQWHTnbky1s68GqYgLsF-8zRSK4odL7TQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Claira Dewett a year ago My child has been going to marshmellows for about nearly 2 years and she loves it!! The staff are well trained and very supportive to my child's needs. Very educational, I feel like my child has come on leaps and bounds since attending marshmellows. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUN3Z1lmTllBEAE!2m1!1s0x487b98e6f552fa1f:0x5b1527d8c718b6cd) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIvnyEobVgM8b4e5az02BezywFIUcPO5KA1B44YZ1A9ICGUWw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sean Taylor 2 years ago my son, has been at this nursery for around 2 years now 😊, and we are really happy with his development, since being there. The nursery is very well structured in learning, and the facilities have everything your child would need or could ask for, with attencion to detail. The staff, always go above and beyond, and his key workers have always been exceptional and hes always happy to see them each morning, and greets them with a hug and most of all he's always been really happy there and loves all his freinds....⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNqcklXLTdBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b98e6f552fa1f:0x5b1527d8c718b6cd) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU0QAKnS_uP5FMH7oic0OsrsTfNJWLZA0la5fiUOeaUDBaA4Xid=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) neal “Tomo” thompson 7 years ago Wasn't too bad just you're standard place nowt special [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnNjZ2U0F3EAE!2m1!1s0x487b98e6f552fa1f:0x5b1527d8c718b6cd) Reviews from Google for Marshmallows Accrington. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6563195843969070797&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history - March 2025 Good - May 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about Marshmallows Accrington ### What do parents value about Marshmallows Accrington? ### What stands out about Marshmallows Accrington's provision? ### How does the settling-in process work at Marshmallows Accrington? ### How many places does Marshmallows Accrington have? ### Is Marshmallows Accrington a day nursery or preschool? ## About the setting Marshmallows Accrington Ltd registered in 2017 and is situated in Accrington, Lancashire. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm and provides government funded childcare. URN EY551457 Registered person Marshmallows (Accrington) Ltd Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises ## Nearby day nurseries in Accrington Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Marshmallows Accrington. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### The Magical Kingdom Nursery And Preschool Accrington · BB5 2EN ](/nursery/the-magical-kingdom-nursery-and-preschool-bb5-2en-ey550673) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Partou Little Oaks Day Nursery & Pre-School Accrington · BB5 1NJ 4.7(39 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-little-oaks-day-nursery-pre-school-bb5-1nj-309306) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.4 mi ### Noah's Ark Day Nursery and Forest School Accrington · BB5 2AN ](/nursery/noah-s-ark-day-nursery-and-forest-school-bb5-2an-2835027) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Little Brook Nursery Accrington · BB5 1RE ](/nursery/little-brook-nursery-bb5-1re-2629204) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Tudor House Day Nursery @ Accrington Accrington · BB5 6AT ](/nursery/tudor-house-day-nursery-accrington-bb5-6at-2579452) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Little Stars at The Beeches Accrington · BB5 0NP ](/nursery/little-stars-at-the-beeches-bb5-0np-ey469692) [See all nurseries in Accrington →](/search?q=Accrington) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Marshmallows Accrington Inspection date Mar 2025 Inspection no. 10376199 Lead inspector Kelly Little [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50275157)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551457) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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