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The Learning Tree Nursery in Blackpool

Ofsted: Strong standard·
4.5(8 parent reviews) ·Unit 7, Whitehills Drive, BLACKPOOL, FY4 5LW · Lancashire
Number of places
124 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

The Learning Tree Nursery, established in 2024 in BLACKPOOL, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. The nursery operates year-round, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The dedicated leadership team meticulously designs and implements a highly ambitious, broad, and carefully-sequenced curriculum, with a strong focus on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Leaders have secured a highly inclusive culture where every child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), feels safe, valued, and respected.

The staff make well-thought-out adaptations to ensure all children can attend and thrive, providing visual cues to support emotional expression. The setting prides itself on developing secure mathematical knowledge and skills, with children demonstrating impressive understanding of concepts like counting and turn-taking.

Parents consistently commend the nursery, noting that leaders and staff "go above and beyond" for their children, who show significant progress in their development.

Our ethos

The Learning Tree Day Nursery is committed to providing a joyful and enriching experience, nurturing each child's unique interests and learning styles through engaging activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage. They aim to build strong foundations for future confidence and school readiness.

What it's like

All children, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, those who are known to children's social care, and those who may face other barriers to their learning, are fully included, safe and supported. They get the precise help they need to enable them to achieve and thrive. Leaders have secured a highly inclusive culture where every child feels safe, valued and respected. Children are extremely kind and respectful, and their behaviour is excellent.

Highly inclusive cultureSignificant progressExcellent behaviourAmbitious curriculumStrong leadership

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

8.00am - 6.00pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2024

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Strong standard

Last inspected Jan 2026

Headline: Strong standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
—
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementStrong standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Learning Tree Nursery

Last inspected 22 January 2026

What it's like to attend

All children, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, those who are known to children's social care, and those who may face other barriers to their learning, are fully included, safe and supported. They get the precise help they need to enable them to achieve and thrive. Leaders have secured a highly inclusive culture where every child feels safe, valued and respected. Children are extremely kind and respectful, and their behaviour is excellent.

Inspector highlights

  • All children, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make significant progress through the curriculum.
  • Children are developing secure mathematical knowledge and skills.
  • Children are extremely kind, caring and respectful of others and the environment. Their behaviour is exemplary.
  • The dedicated leadership team takes time to meticulously design and implement a highly ambitious, broad and carefully-sequenced curriculum.
  • Leaders have created a highly reflective and aspirational culture across the leadership and staff teams.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards. They should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, those who are known (or previously known) to children's social care, and those who may face other barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make significant progress through the curriculum. Leaders and staff make well-thought-out adaptations, such as visual cues, to ensure all children, including those with SEND, can attend and are fully supported. Staff work closely with parents, regularly assess learning, and tailor teaching. Leaders work tirelessly to secure precise help from external professionals, including additional funding and specialist intervention.

Outdoor space

Children have ample opportunities for play, learning, and physical activity both indoors and outdoors. Babies are supported in messy play, while toddlers confidently climb equipment and explore the ball pool. Older children collaborate to free toy penguins from ice, take part in games, understand rules, and celebrate each other's achievements.

EAL / language support

Leaders understand the deep connection between children's communication, language, and emotional development. They prioritise developing children's ability to manage and express emotions with words. Staff actively listen to children and model appropriate language, providing visual cues to support those who may not yet have the words to express their feelings.

Parent Reviews of The Learning Tree Nursery

4.5
(8)
Gemma
9 months ago

My little girl has been coming to the learning tree since she was 9 months old and I honestly could not be happier with this nursery. She absolutely adores the staff and is thriving here. You can tell that the staff take really good care of the children and my little girl has such a good bond with them. We appreciate the regular updates and also the work that she brings home so we get to see what she has been up to. The activities they do day to day are really varied and she has learnt so much since she has been there. She is only three years old and I already feel that she would be ready to start school based on the effort that they put into supporting the children to be school ready in addition to what we do at home. I really feel like the staff have gotten to know my daughter well and I’m excited to see how much further she will develop in their care over the next year. I can absolutely see why this nursery continues to be outstanding. The rules and policies are clear and I feel reassured that she is well looked after and in safe hands. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this nursery and I’m looking forward to my baby also flourishing there once she is old enough to attend.

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jen2k9
9 months ago

Such a wonderful nursery. The staff can’t do enough, they’re always so happy and cheerful. Each day they give you that 5 minutes to chat at pick up to talk about there day. They talk very passionately about them and go above and beyond in every way to make them happy. Communication via the app is great - you get regular updates of what the children have been up to. Staff always send you messages about things they need or for you to bring, particularly if you work you can respond when it’s convenient for you. There’s lots of events to attend and get involved with too and they try and accommodate various times. We’re so glad we chose this nursery for our little girl. She’s so happy there! She’s constantly talking at nursery and the team at home.

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Zoe Farnworth
9 months ago

My son has been attending The Learning Tree since he was 10 months old he is now 2 and absolutely loves it. The range of activities, the staff nothing is ever too much trouble and all go above and beyond. He is thriving since being there and looks forward to going in on his days.

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Mark
9 months ago

The Learning Tree looked after both our girls from ages 9 months to age 4, amazing staff and a very good place for any young child to go to. Would recommend to anyone thinking of looking at a nursery for there child, our time is over now but a big thank you to everyone who looked after and cared for our to girls you were amazing. Mark and Tash x

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megan reid
9 months ago

Such an amazing nursery. My little girl settled straight away and loves all the staff. The App is great, regular updates throughout the day. Highly recommend.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

22 January 2026

Strong standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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