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Mi Nursery Beacon Lights

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2025)
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5.0(45 parent reviews)
·69 Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 6AY · Blackburn with Darwen
Number of places
64 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2025
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen

About this day nursery

Mi Nursery Beacon Lights, located in Blackburn, provides all-year-round childcare for children aged 1 to 4 years. The nursery offers a warm and welcoming environment where children are greeted by caring staff and feel safe.

New children receive extra support to help them build strong attachments with staff. The curriculum is well-planned and encourages children to be resilient and curious, building knowledge and skills across all areas of learning.

Staff have high expectations for behaviour, teaching respect, turn-taking, and responsibility, while fostering independence. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well-supported, building firm foundations for learning and preparing them for school.

The nursery promotes healthy lifestyles through daily routines and activities, including encouraging physical play both indoors and outdoors. In the garden, children enjoy climbing equipment, bicycles, and scooters, and learn to use plastic hoops.

They also participate in activities with the nursery chickens, collecting eggs and using them in cooking. Children who speak English as an additional language are supported through repetition, gestures, and key words in their home languages.

The nursery also takes children on regular outings in the local community to further develop their understanding of the world around them.

What it's like

Children at Mi Nursery are happy and feel safe, greeted by caring staff who create a calm and welcoming environment. New children receive extra support to build strong attachments. Staff have high expectations for behaviour, teaching children respect, turn-taking, and responsibility, while encouraging independence. Children show resilience and curiosity, exploring a well-planned curriculum that builds knowledge and skills across all learning areas, fostering confidence and positive attitudes.

Happy, safe childrenWell-sequenced curriculumStrong SEND provisionOutdoor learningRich mathematical languageEngaged parents

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Mi Nursery Beacon Lights

Last inspected 21 August 2025

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children at Mi Nursery are happy and feel safe, greeted by caring staff who create a calm and welcoming environment. New children receive extra support to build strong attachments. Staff have high expectations for behaviour, teaching children respect, turn-taking, and responsibility, while encouraging independence. Children show resilience and curiosity, exploring a well-planned curriculum that builds knowledge and skills across all learning areas, fostering confidence and positive attitudes.

Inspector highlights

  • Children demonstrate that they are happy and feel safe at the nursery.
  • Staff deliver a curriculum that is well sequenced and builds on children's existing knowledge and skills. For example, children develop the small muscles in their hands in readiness for early writing through 'dough disco' activities.
  • Children benefit from regular stories and rhymes. Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well.
  • Children enjoy a wide range of physical play. In the garden, they use climbing equipment, bicycles and scooters.
  • Staff use rich mathematical language during play, helping children to apply early mathematical concepts in meaningful ways.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the organisation of activities and daily routines to support children to engage more deeply in all learning opportunities.
Inspection #10399784 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, build firm foundations for learning and are well prepared for school.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy a wide range of physical play. In the garden, they use climbing equipment, bicycles and scooters. Staff encourage children to try new challenges, such as learning to use the plastic hoops. Children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles through daily routines and activities and staff provide interesting experiences by keeping chickens in the garden, first introduced through a hatching programme. Children help collect eggs and use them in cooking activities, such as making omelettes.

Parent Reviews of Mi Nursery Beacon Lights

5.0
(45)
Khatija Ramzan
4 months ago

I am so grateful for the wonderful care and attention my child has received at Mi Nursery. From the very first day, I’ve been amazed by the warmth, dedication, and professionalism of the staff. They not only provide a nurturing environment but also instill beautiful Islamic values that are important to our family. The staff at this nursery truly go above and beyond in creating a safe, loving, and enriching space for all the children. My child has not only developed important social and learning skills but also gained a deeper understanding of our faith. The way the team incorporates daily prayers, Quranic teachings, and Islamic etiquette into their activities is truly commendable and ensures that my child is growing up with a strong foundation in Islam. Communication has been excellent, and the staff are always attentive and approachable, making sure I am well-informed about my child’s progress and daily experiences. I’ve also noticed how the staff are genuinely invested in each child's well-being, creating a sense of trust and security. The Islamic environment at this nursery makes me feel so reassured that my child is not only receiving top-quality care but also being raised with the values of kindness, respect, and compassion. I am so thankful for the positive impact they have had on my child's early years. Thank you to all the amazing staff at Mi Nursery for your continued dedication and care. Your hard work is truly appreciated!

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Aisha
3 months ago

Alhamdullilah I couldn’t be happier with Mi Nursery since my son started a month ago. The staff are warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. The whole process has been very smooth and easy. The environment is clean, safe, and full of engaging activities that support learning through play. I’ve already seen a boost in my son’s confidence and social skills. Everyone has been very helpful, Zahida Apa has been extremely accommodating and understanding she’s always helped in every way possible. I am very grateful for all the staff and everything they do. جَزَاكَ ٱللَّٰهُ keep up the hard work.

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Aira Kashif
3 months ago

We couldn’t be happier with our daughter’s nursery. The staff are incredibly caring, patient, and attentive, and they genuinely make every child feel safe, valued, and happy. Since starting here, our daughter has grown so much in confidence, social skills, and independence. The environment is welcoming, clean, and well-organised, with plenty of fun and educational activities that keep the children engaged and excited to learn. Communication with parents is excellent, and we always feel informed and reassured. We are truly grateful to the whole team and especially Apa Zahida. Would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing and supportive place for their child.

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Sabrina Hussain
4 months ago

My son has been attending since September and I can say with certainty that he absolutely LOVES IT! He settled from the get go, I’ve never had him crying at drop offs and he has the biggest smile when I pick him up! I can sense from the way the staff handle him that they show him warmth and affection and that’s why he enjoys his time there. The staff are amazing!! Always friendly and polite and I feel super secure with leaving my son there, they keep me updated through out the day via the App! Also at pick up there is a short run down of the days activities! I was really hesitant about having my son go nursery but through recommendations and visiting the nursery myself I instantly felt comfortable and I’m so glad I got a place for him. Appa Zahida is very friendly and all the Appa’s that work there are amazing!

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Sanni Chaudhary
4 months ago

From the very first day, this nursery has felt like more than just a childcare setting — it has truly felt like a second home for our family. Every morning we are welcomed with warm smiles and a kind salaam, and that alone speaks volumes about the love, respect, and compassion that runs through this nursery. It sets such a positive tone for the day and instantly makes both parents and children feel safe and valued. The staff are beyond amazing. Their kindness, patience, and genuine care shine through in everything they do. They do not simply look after children — they nurture them, understand them, and support them wholeheartedly. Having two children in the same nursery, I have been able to witness first-hand the incredible consistency, dedication, and warmth shown to every child. The progress both of my children have made is truly heart-warming and something I am endlessly grateful for. The SENCO deserves the highest praise. She is, without a doubt, one of the most dedicated and organised professionals I have ever come across. What touched me deeply was that I once casually mentioned — even before my second child had started nursery — that she had slight communication delays. It was mentioned in passing, yet the SENCO remembered. She made a conscious effort to keep an eye on her, regularly update me with her observations, share her professional opinions, and proactively arrange additional support where needed. That level of care, memory, and attentiveness is incredibly rare and means more to a parent than words can express. She is currently working closely with my son Wahaj, and I cannot express how happy and reassured I feel with the way she supports him and communicates with us. She keeps us informed every step of the way and works collaboratively, ensuring nothing is rushed or overlooked. The fact that she is so determined to secure additional support for him before he transitions into Reception makes this journey feel deeply personal. It shows her commitment not just to paperwork, but to the child behind it. What truly speaks volumes is how much my children love this nursery. They are excited to go every single day. My daughter literally runs into nursery each morning, full of joy and happiness, eager to start her day. She cannot wait to leave the house — and that alone says everything. She loves it because the staff have created a safe, nurturing space where she feels happy, confident, and understood. As a mother, seeing that brings immense peace to my heart — Alhamdulillah. This nursery is filled with warmth, compassion, professionalism, and genuine love for children. The staff go above and beyond, not because they have to, but because they truly care. We feel incredibly blessed to be part of this nursery, and I would recommend it wholeheartedly to any parent looking for a setting where their child will be supported, valued, and genuinely happy.

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Inspection history

Date: August 2025

  • September 2025Good
  • August 2025Good

Frequently asked about Mi Nursery Beacon Lights

About the setting

Mi Nursery registered in 2023 and is located in Blackburn. The nursery employs 16 members of childcare staff, with six holding a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 8am to 6pm, and offers government funded places for childcare and early education.

URN
2738149
Registered person
Daycare Centres Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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