--- title: "Puddleduck's Children's Nursery, Rossendale | Ofsted Report" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-childrens-nursery-ltd-bb4-4dj-ey440469 description: "Puddleduck's Children's Nursery in Rossendale — see the latest Ofsted report card, plus contact details. Compare nearby nurseries and early years settings." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Puddleduck's Children's Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 4.5 (4 Google reviews) · 220 Helmshore Road, Haslingden, ROSSENDALE, BB4 4DJ · Lancashire Number of places 38 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2026 Local authority Lancashire ## About this day nursery Puddleduck's Children's Nursery, registered with Ofsted in 2011 and located in Rossendale, Lancashire, provides childcare for children aged 1 to 4 years old. This all-year setting operates Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, offering a consistent and supportive environment. The day nursery prides itself on its strong partnerships with parents and carers, ensuring children receive tailored support and make excellent progress from their individual starting points. The well-sequenced curriculum nurtures individuality, with key workers creating personalised plans that reflect children's interests and developmental needs. Children are encouraged to develop independence, communication skills, and positive relationships in a safe and nurturing space, where staff prioritise their well-being and adapt routines to meet individual needs. The day nursery effectively supports children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), working with external professionals and providing targeted learning plans. They also encourage physical development through outdoor play, where children can run, balance, climb, and engage in activities like a mud kitchen, promoting active and healthy lifestyles. What it's like Children demonstrate a clear sense of belonging in the setting. They are warmly welcomed and supported through flexible routines that reflect individual needs. Staff prioritise children's wellbeing, helping them to feel secure, valued, and to develop positive relationships. Tailored Learning Strong Partnerships Nurturing Environment Individual Needs Met ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. Request pricing → (https://tinydays.co.uk/tools/fee-calculator) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 07:30 - 18:00 Term time / All Year All_year Registered with Ofsted 2011 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Jan 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Needs attention Age range 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted report for Puddleduck's Children's Nursery Last inspected 21 January 2026 · Lisa Bellam-Brown Safeguarding effective Actions the provider must take - continue to refine self-evaluation and improvement planning by clearly identifying areas for development to strengthen the quality of the provision - further develop targeted professional development opportunities for staff linked to identified priorities to strengthen practice What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children achieve well from their starting points and are well prepared for the next stage of learning, including school. - Staff are consistent and clear regarding expectations for children's behaviour, helping them to develop a sense of right and wrong and warm friendships. - The sequenced curriculum nurtures individuality, and key workers devise personalised plans that ensure progression and reflect children's interests. - Staff interact with children in tailored ways, supporting their developing language skills and confidence as communicators. - Children are cared for in a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where their individual needs are recognised to reduce barriers to learning. Areas to develop - 1 Continue to refine self-evaluation and improvement planning by clearly identifying areas for development to strengthen the quality of the provision. - 2 Further develop targeted professional development opportunities for staff linked to identified priorities to strengthen practice. Inspection #10129217 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50296663) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders provide additional support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and those who may face barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing, ensuring they continue to make progress. Staff work in partnership with other professionals and successfully incorporate external advice into daily routines and activities, having a positive impact on children's progress. Leaders are proactive in signposting parents to relevant community support and ensure a clear strategy provides children with the support they need. Outdoor space At mealtimes, staff talk with children about the benefits of outdoor exercise for health. In the garden, children are encouraged to run, balance, and climb, making large marks on boards and digging in the mud kitchen. Physical development is well supported, particularly for babies who are encouraged to take steps and use large soft-play shapes to build their core strength. ## Google Reviews of Puddleduck's Children's Nursery 4.5 (4 Google reviews) Jade Kenny 2 years ago Lovely little nursery. Staff are very welcoming and friendly. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNkbkp1TTBRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487ba28c42ddfec5:0xb69f881a319c5670) Gemma Earley 5 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNLeUluRElnEAE!2m1!1s0x487ba28c42ddfec5:0xb69f881a319c5670) Zoe “Zeb” Heslop 3 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1N0l6WnpRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487ba28c42ddfec5:0xb69f881a319c5670) Stacey Cook 10 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBc3V6RU1nEAE!2m1!1s0x487ba28c42ddfec5:0xb69f881a319c5670) Reviews from Google for Puddleduck's Children's Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=13159386282282735216&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2012 - January 2026 Expected standard - May 2020 Good - September 2015 Outstanding - May 2012 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Puddleduck's Children's Nursery ### What are the opening hours at Puddleduck's Children's Nursery? ### What did the last inspection highlight about Puddleduck's Children's Nursery? ### Where is Puddleduck's Children's Nursery located? ### How was Puddleduck's Children's Nursery rated by Ofsted? ### How can Puddleduck's Children's Nursery be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in ROSSENDALE Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Puddleduck's Children's Nursery. - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### The Village Nursery Rossendale · BB4 4JA https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-village-nursery-ltd-bb4-4ja-ey364314 - Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.6 mi ### Mulberry Roots Haslingden · BB4 5PE 5.0(8 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-roots-limited-bb4-5pe-ey558235 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Haslingden Community Link Rossendale · BB4 5PG 4.6(152 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/haslingden-community-link-bb4-5pg-309835 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Mi Nursery Hazelwood Rossendale · BB4 5PG 5.0(19 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mi-nursery-hazelwood-bb4-5pg-2738151 - Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### The Parish Nursery Rossendale · BB4 5RA 5.0(8 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-parish-nursery-bb4-5ra-ey285103 - Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Educare For Early Years (Rawtenstall) Rossendale · BB4 6HL 5.0(15 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/educare-for-early-years-rawtenstall-bb4-6hl-ey490426 See all nurseries in ROSSENDALE →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=ROSSENDALE ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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