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The staff go above and beyond . My grandson is always beaming when I pick him up . Lots of activities that other nursery's didn't offer . Food is homemade and nutritious and he always seems to clear his plate !! Banks is going to miss nursery when he starts school in September", "datePublished": "2026-04-30T17:15:47.873039785Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Miss Myers" }, "reviewBody": "You have got the same phone number on two different nursery websights lomeshaye village nursery and pendle court nursery, you must have moved. So I was looking up the address for lomeshaye village nursery and I rang you about my appointment tomorrow and you was speeking down to me on the phone. also you was repeating locations that I never even said. 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Pendle Court Day Nursery & Pre-School # Pendle Court Day Nursery & Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · 3.0 (2 Google reviews) · Unit 5 Pendle Court, Nelson, BB9 7BT · Lancashire Number of places 222 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 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 early years setting Pendle Court Day Nursery and Pre-School in Nelson provides high standards of year-round childcare for children aged three months to pre-school age. The nursery is committed to creating a safe and caring environment where each child feels cherished, stimulated, and encouraged to develop a wide range of skills. They understand the trust parents place in them daily and strive to ensure every child has a purposeful, balanced, and happy nursery experience. 5 to 3 years up to pre-school) for new challenges and structured play, and Pre-School (year before school) to promote development through play-based activities. The nursery operates with an inclusion and equality policy, ensuring all children have access to places regardless of background, and prioritises children based on factors such as looked-after status, availability, SEND, and vulnerable child plans. Parents are welcome to arrange a visit to the nursery. What it's like Staff have high aspirations for children, providing a high-quality education and support regardless of individual needs, including timely aid for speech delays and a language-rich environment. Changes to settling-in processes during the COVID-19 pandemic have helped babies settle more quickly, making them extremely happy in the nurturing environment. Children are enthusiastic, exploring diverse activities that help them acquire knowledge and skills. Year-round childcare Dedicated age-specific rooms Government funding accepted Inclusion and equality policy ## Pricing & funding This nursery charges rates based on session length, term-time options, and age groups from birth to preschool. Fees are billed monthly in advance. There is a voluntary consumable charge to cover snacks, meals, and extra activities, which is also charged at an hourly rate during funded hours. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - • Fees are paid a month in advance. - • Voluntary consumable charges cover snacks, meals, activities, and sundries. - • Consumable charges are not a condition of accessing a place. ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday Age range 3 months to 4 years Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2019 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Pendle Court Day Nursery & Pre-School Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10206316 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181628)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2527013) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](http://www.pcdn.co.uk/) Unit 5 Pendle Court, Nelson, BB9 7BT ## 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=pendle-court-day-nursery-pre-school-bb9-7bt-2527013) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Pendle Court Day Nursery & Pre-School Last inspected 7 March 2022 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 Staff have high aspirations for children, providing a high-quality education and support regardless of individual needs, including timely aid for speech delays and a language-rich environment. Changes to settling-in processes during the COVID-19 pandemic have helped babies settle more quickly, making them extremely happy in the nurturing environment. Children are enthusiastic, exploring diverse activities that help them acquire knowledge and skills. Inspector highlights - All children, regardless of their needs, receive a high-quality education and get the support they need to help them succeed. - Leaders and managers are committed to giving children the best start and support staff in developing their knowledge and expertise. - The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong, with staff adapting the curriculum and providing one-to-one support. - Staff are determined to give children a wide variety of exciting learning experiences, building their knowledge and skills over time with superbly resourced rooms. - Early years pupil premium funding is used effectively to support disadvantaged children, including additional sessions and football training to build confidence and social skills. Areas to develop - 1 improve the organisation of group activities and staff deployment to help children remain focused and engaged in their learning - 2 encourage children to learn and use new words in context, to help widen their vocabulary. Inspection #10206316 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181628) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > Parents are delighted and praise the staff for the support and reassurance they provide during this time. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong. Staff think carefully about what children need to learn and adapt the curriculum accordingly. For example, staff use sign and/or cue cards to communicate with children who are unable to speak. They also provide one-to-one support to help build children's social skills. Staff work closely with the special educational needs coordinator, parents and professionals. As a result, children with SEND are given the right support they need to help them to succeed. Outdoor space Children enjoy a mixture of outdoor and indoor activities, which gives them a wealth of learning opportunities. For example, pre-school children learn about the effects of exercise on their bodies as they pretend to be 'busy bees' collecting nectar. ## Google Reviews of Pendle Court Day Nursery & Pre-School 3.0 (2 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKGehEfDYEkL3-Hj5tZcQqfhh6Azx2q4xl5MyY4PQPyx0uztg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Anne Kelly 3 weeks ago Outstanding nursery . The staff go above and beyond . My grandson is always beaming when I pick him up . Lots of activities that other nursery's didn't offer . Food is homemade and nutritious and he always seems to clear his plate !! Banks is going to miss nursery when he starts school in September [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21OSVZIWk9VMHhYU0dwWVMyWjRNSGgyYVZWS2FsRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b91e53a042383:0x3bf18c4b2019173e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJVW2rzLT3V0e7IcN7PUp8oxcEg_rcHKquIG9E1OGaaLhRnWQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Miss Myers a month ago You have got the same phone number on two different nursery websights lomeshaye village nursery and pendle court nursery, you must have moved. So I was looking up the address for lomeshaye village nursery and I rang you about my appointment tomorrow and you was speeking down to me on the phone. also you was repeating locations that I never even said. My review is for the woman I spoke to I can't speek on the nursery itself. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tkRU1ERmZWVGR5ZVVWeGIydDBUbkV5T1VOeE9YYxAB!2m1!1s0x487b91e53a042383:0x3bf18c4b2019173e) Reviews from Google for Pendle Court Day Nursery & Pre-School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4319387771913967422&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 7 March 2022 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181628) ## Frequently asked about Pendle Court Day Nursery & Pre-School ### What type of nursery is Pendle Court Day Nursery & Pre-School? ### What outdoor space is available at Pendle Court Day Nursery & Pre-School? ### How did Pendle Court Day Nursery & Pre-School do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### How does Pendle Court Day Nursery & Pre-School support children with SEND? ### From what age does Pendle Court Day Nursery & Pre-School accept children? ## Nearby day nurseries in Nelson Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Pendle Court Day Nursery & Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### The Beacon Day Nursery Nelson · BB9 7HS ](/nursery/the-beacon-day-nursery-bb9-7hs-ey394335) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Barrowford Preschool Nursery Nelson · BB9 8PU ](/nursery/barrowford-preschool-nursery-bb9-8pu-309230) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Edenfield Nursery Nelson · BB9 0PQ 5.0(25 Google reviews) ](/nursery/edenfield-nursery-bb9-0pq-ey561209) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Parrock House Day Nursery Nelson · BB9 6QF ](/nursery/parrock-house-day-nursery-bb9-6qf-ey343343) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Little Blossoms of Barrowford Barrowford Nelson · BB9 8NE ](/nursery/little-blossoms-of-barrowford-bb9-8ne-ey481320) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 mi ### Smartypants Exclusive Childcare Nelson · BB9 0DZ 4.2(11 Google reviews) ](/nursery/smartypants-exclusive-childcare-ltd-bb9-0dz-2726503) [See all nurseries in Nelson →](/search?q=Nelson) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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