--- title: "Marshmallows Day Nursery — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Marshmallows Day Nursery in Darwen — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Marshmallows Day Nursery # Marshmallows Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · Lower Marsh House, Marsh House Lane, Darwen, BB3 3JB · Blackburn with Darwen Number of places 63 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Marshmallows Day Nursery, located in Darwen, BB3 3JB, is a friendly and supportive setting where children aged 0 to 4 flourish. Registered in 2002, the nursery is a childcare on non-domestic premises setting that has consistently achieved a 'Good' rating from Ofsted, most recently on 29th March 2022. The dedicated team of 17 childcare staff, all holding qualifications up to level 6, including one with Early Years Professional Status, ensure a high quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The nursery operates from Monday to Friday, all year round, with sessions spanning from 7:30 am to 6 pm. Parents consistently express confidence in leaving their children, knowing they receive ample attention from their key person, and children are observed to be happy and confident in communicating with staff about their learning. The nursery focuses on supporting children's holistic development, including opportunities for physical activity and decision-making, especially as they helped children regain confidence after periods of isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. What it's like Children flourish in this friendly and supportive nursery. They have strong attachments with staff, who know each child very well. Parents appreciate the homely environment, feeling confident to leave their children. Children are happy and confidently talk to staff and visitors about what they are learning to do. Friendly and supportive Strong attachments High expectations Well-organised Warm interactions Effective safeguarding ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2002 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Marshmallows Day Nursery Last inspected 29 March 2022 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children flourish in this friendly and supportive nursery. They have strong attachments with staff, who know each child very well. Parents appreciate the homely environment, feeling confident to leave their children. Children are happy and confidently talk to staff and visitors about what they are learning to do. Inspector highlights - Children flourish in this friendly and supportive nursery. - Children have strong attachments with staff, who know each child very well. - Parents appreciate the homely environment and feel confident to leave their children. - Babies are busy explorers, using ample space to develop physical skills. - Pre-school children are highly engaged in activities and build with purpose. - Staff have high expectations for behaviour and help children to keep safe. - The vibrant setting is well organised and structured, helping children progress in their learning. - Staff interactions with children are warm and purposeful, using recent training about speech and language development. Areas to develop - 1 Identify individual training needs to enable all staff to develop a well-balanced subject knowledge over time. Inspection #10219698 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50182887) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Marshmallows Day Nursery Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10219698 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50182887)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY232878) 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 Lower Marsh House, Marsh House Lane, Darwen, BB3 3JB [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.45712/53.69509/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## 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=marshmallows-day-nursery-bb3-3jb-ey232878) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff give extra guidance and support to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to ensure they are fully included and that they meet their individual needs. When children have additional needs, the manager liaises with outside agencies to access targeted interventions. This ensures that all children make as much progress as they can. Outdoor space Children excitedly explore the outdoor setting, looking for minibeasts and birds. The manager has provided a wide range of equipment to help children develop physically, recognising that many children do not have access to outdoor space at home. Inspection history Date: December 2012 - March 2022 Good - August 2016 Good - December 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Marshmallows Day Nursery ### From what age does Marshmallows Day Nursery accept children? ### Which area does Marshmallows Day Nursery serve? ### What kind of childcare setting is Marshmallows Day Nursery? ### What is Marshmallows Day Nursery working on improving? ### When is Marshmallows Day Nursery open? ## Nearby day nurseries in Darwen Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Marshmallows Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Precious Moments Childcare (Darwen) Darwen · BB3 2DE ](/nursery/precious-moments-childcare-darwen-ltd-bb3-2de-2732681) - [ 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 ### Kidzania Childcare Darwen Darwen · BB3 1AT ](/nursery/kidzania-childcare-darwen-bb3-1at-2692646) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.9 mi ### Barnabas House Private Nursery Darwen · BB3 2EB ](/nursery/barnabas-house-private-nursery-bb3-2eb-301664) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Rainbow Childcare Darwen · BB3 1NW ](/nursery/rainbow-childcare-bb3-1nw-2511176) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Ark Les Enfants Nursery and Forest School Darwen · BB3 1JE ](/nursery/ark-les-enfants-nursery-and-forest-school-bb3-1je-ey343942) [See all nurseries in Darwen →](/search?q=Darwen) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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