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Parrock House Day Nursery # Parrock House Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2025) · 26 Parrock Road, Barrowford, Nelson, BB9 6QF · Lancashire Number of places 50 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2025 Local authority Lancashire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Parrock House Day Nursery is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where children aged 0-5 years can thrive emotionally and educationally. They focus on treating each child as an individual, fostering a sense of well-being and confidence. The nursery has transitioned its teaching approach to create a calm, inspiring, and wondrous setting, encouraging children to engage with authentic and natural resources, recycled materials, and loose parts. Their spacious gardens offer varied outdoor learning opportunities, including tree swings, mud kitchens, and woodworking. Each room is thoughtfully arranged with "invitations and provocations" to learning, supported by qualified staff who interact with children to develop their interests, skills, and knowledge. The nursery prioritises a homely, caring, and respectful atmosphere, believing that happy and confident children flourish in a comfortable play space. They aim to meet each child's individual needs, ensuring they benefit from extensive play and learning experiences. The dedicated team, many of whom have been with the nursery since its opening in 2007, uphold childcare qualifications and foster close partnerships with parents through daily interaction and online learning journals. Our ethos At Parrock House, we treat every child as a precious individual, aiming for their all-round well-being and development, emotionally and educationally. Our approach focuses on providing a calm, tranquil, magical, and wondrous environment where children are encouraged to play with real authentic treasures, natural resources, recycled materials and loose parts, with extensive outdoor opportunities. We strive for a caring, nurturing, kind and respectful environment where happy and confident children will thrive. What it's like Children are settled, happy and content in this calm and homely setting. Staff support them to explore and learn with wonder and curiosity. Children are positive towards new tasks and use their imagination skills throughout their play. Homely environment Focus on individual well-being Extensive outdoor play Natural resources and loose parts Strong parent partnership ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on age-banded hourly rates for additional hours. Meals and snacks are billed separately as optional extras. There are no additional fees for non-food consumables or extra activities. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - No extra charges for non-food consumables. - No extra charges for involuntary extra activities. - Meals and snacks are charged separately. ## Key facts Food Parents are given the option to provide packed lunches and snacks if they wish. Opening hours Monday – Friday: 7.30am – 6pm Age range 6 months – 4 yrs Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Parrock House Day Nursery Inspection date Jan 2025 Inspection no. 10368630 Lead inspector Rachel Waterhouse Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50269597)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY343343) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](http://www.parrockhousedaynursery.co.uk/) 26 Parrock Road, Barrowford, Nelson, BB9 6QF Opening hours Monday – Friday: 7.30am – 6pm [© 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#/-2.23013/53.84308/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Nelson - [Day nurseries in Nelson](/search?q=Nelson) - [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=parrock-house-day-nursery-bb9-6qf-ey343343) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Parrock House Day Nursery Last inspected 28 January 2025 · Rachel Waterhouse Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children are settled, happy and content in this calm and homely setting. Staff support them to explore and learn with wonder and curiosity. Children are positive towards new tasks and use their imagination skills throughout their play. Inspector highlights - Children are settled, happy and content and use their imagination throughout play. - Children are respectful and take pride in their nursery, tidying up with care. - Staff build on what children already know and can do, helping their learning to evolve sequentially. - Staff offer plenty of praise and encouragement, filling children with confidence and boosting self-esteem. - Children's emotional intelligence and security are a priority within the nursery, resulting in calm, caring, and confident children. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to understand and how to embed even more effective communication strategies, enabling all children to reach their full potential in their language skills - 2 support all children to carry out their own hygiene routines more thoroughly. Inspection #10368630 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50269597) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have a good knowledge of children's stages in development, including how to identify any gaps in their learning. They observe children to help continue their play using their interests and learning styles. Outdoor space Staff get to know children well and respond swiftly to their needs and preferences during play. These are often extended by staff into the large outdoor area. Babies enjoy transporting sand down wooden slides, which they replicate outside by rolling balls down ramps. Inspection history Date: November 2011 - January 2025 Good - March 2019 Good - July 2015 Good - November 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Parrock House Day Nursery ### Is Parrock House Day Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### What part of the country is Parrock House Day Nursery in? ### Is Parrock House Day Nursery a day nursery or preschool? ### What kind of staff team does Parrock House Day Nursery have? ### How can Parrock House Day Nursery be contacted? ### How does the settling-in process work at Parrock House Day Nursery? ## About the setting Parrock House Day Nursery registered in 2007 and is situated in Barrowford, Nelson. The nursery employs 10 members of childcare staff, seven of whom hold appropriate qualifications at level 3. The nursery is open for 51 weeks of the year and provides government-funded childcare. 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