Opening hours
7:30am – 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
School House Nursery in Blackburn
Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2022)
Number of places
61 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen
About this day nursery
School House Nursery is a welcoming establishment that first opened its doors in 1992, dedicated to providing high-quality childcare and supporting the local community in Blackburn. The nursery aims to help children thrive emotionally, physically, and academically, preparing them to be happy, confident learners ready for school.
The team at School House Nursery focuses on fun-filled learning experiences, following the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. They prioritise a stimulating indoor and outdoor environment, with play areas designed to be both educational and reflective of children's interests and learning topics.
The nursery places a strong emphasis on listening to each child's unique wants and needs to tailor their learning experiences. A standout feature is its Forest School learning experience, taking advantage of its location to explore nature both within the nursery grounds and further afield using a dedicated minibus.
Beyond core childcare, School House Nursery offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including swimming, dance, football, cookery, gymnastics, and educational trips. They pride themselves on offering flexible sessions to accommodate working parents and strive to make the transition from home to nursery an exciting and smooth process for both children and their families.
Our ethos
We are a warm, welcoming nursery where every child is at the heart of everything that we do. We follow the new Early Years Foundation Stage framework and implementing this into our practices and procedures. We understand that listening to the child’s voice is paramount, and it is by listening to their wants and needs that we tailor our learning experiences to meet every individual child within our setting.
What it's like
Children experience the world around them right from the start, with babies enjoying daily outings and older children spending time in the nursery's outdoor area. This helps children enhance their senses and develop physical skills in the fresh air. Children are safe and happy, exploring with confidence and forming secure relationships with staff.
Forest SchoolFlexible sessionsLong-standing community presenceEYFS-led curriculumExtracurricular activities
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)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 →Key facts
Age range
9 months to 4 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
flexible sessions
Food
Meals provided
Established
2003
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for School House Nursery
Last inspected 28 September 2022 · Rachel Waterhouse
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 experience the world around them right from the start, with babies enjoying daily outings and older children spending time in the nursery's outdoor area. This helps children enhance their senses and develop physical skills in the fresh air. Children are safe and happy, exploring with confidence and forming secure relationships with staff.
Inspector highlights
- Children experience the world around them right from the start, with babies enjoying daily outings and older children spending time in the nursery's outdoor area.
- Children are safe and happy in the nursery. They explore with confidence and have secure relationships with staff.
- Leaders and staff have well-established relationships with families.
- Children are given lots of opportunities to develop a range of skills outside the expected early years curriculum, such as weekly swimming lessons and trips to a sister nursery.
- Staff support children's learning well through a carefully planned curriculum, using themes to spark children's thinking and skilfully modelling new words.
Areas to develop
- 1focus staff coaching more closely in order to help them consistently know how to meet all children's needs swiftly
- 2strengthen engagement with parents to help them understand their children's next stages in learning so they can continue this at home.
Inspection #10234736 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are closely monitored and supported by staff within the setting and by external professionals. Staff know how to adapt activities and experiences to engage these children, and they continue agreed strategies that help these children remain integrated with the group and grow as individuals.
Outdoor space
Babies enjoy daily outings into local natural environments, and older children spend time in the nursery's outdoor area. This helps children enhance their senses and develop physical skills in the fresh air.
Parent Reviews of School House Nursery
4.4
(14)
Josh W
3 months ago
I was invited for a parent valentines stay and play with my son on Friday which was great fun and nice to see my little boy so happy at nursery with his friends and teachers. He’s been coming to school house for just over a year now and his speech has really come on as well as his confidence. A big thank you for the staff that have been supporting him on his journey at nursery 👍
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T S
3 months ago
My child attended this nursery as it felt safe when she started however as time went by, my child was a victim of children hurting her on 3 occasions, when addressed the management always used to the excuse of ‘it happened in a split second’ . On one occasion my child resulted in serious tissue damage on her face due to such severe injuries on her full face requiring medical care. I addressed with the nursery on many occasions but again same excuse ‘split second’. I found it very concerning that staff were unable to protect my child. This didn’t just happen to my child, it’s happened to many children and most of them parents had taken their child out (including myself). Very concerning safeguarding issues. I personally wouldn’t recommend this nursery; it looks amazing as they do extra curricular but in reality it wasn’t as amazing as it seemed on paper. Serious safeguarding issues and I definitely would NOT recommend this nursery.
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Sanniya Hussain
7 months ago
I had a very disappointing experience with this nursery. There was a complete lack of communication regarding my child’s needs. Despite repeatedly informing staff about feeding, I had to feed my child myself. Additionally, my child was put back in wet clothes, which is unacceptable. I expected much higher standards of care and attention
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Emily Waki
7 months ago
The environment and the staff are so amazing, my daughter really loved it there but had to take her out because we were moving house. I definitely recommend this nursery
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L Traill
a year ago
Since enrolling my child at school house nursery, I've witnessed amazing growth and happiness within her development. The staff consistently go above and beyond, providing loving attention and creating engaging activities for the children’s interests. My child has not only become more communicative and confident but also formed friendships and relationships with the staff. I wholeheartedly recommend school house nursery to any parent/friend looking for a safe and enriching setting for their child.
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Inspection history
Date: March 2009
- September 2022Good
- November 2016Good
- October 2012Good
- May 2012Outstanding
- March 2009Inadequate
Frequently asked about School House Nursery
About the setting
School House Nursery registered in 2003 and employs 20 members of childcare staff, with nine holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children and also cares for children with SEND.
- URN
- EY265818
- Registered person
- Netstar 9 Ltd
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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