Greenview Nursery
OutstandingBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Blackburn for children from birth to 8+, open 07:45 to 17:30, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in February 2022. Open since 2014, with 59 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Blackburn with Darwen
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Blackburn with Darwen from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
BB2 4SRWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 7 February 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children flourish at this warm and welcoming nursery. They are excited and eager to learn. Every single member of staff knows exactly what children need to support their best possible progress. They carefully consider how they can build on what children already know and make learning exciting for them. For example, children are eager to find out which animal left footprints in the sand at nursery. They use their imaginations and test out their ideas as they investigate the mystery.
The curriculum is successfully implemented with a focus on communication and language. The staff know the children extremely well. Children's interests are at the heart of activities provided for them. Babies are learning about animals. A large jungle has been built to support babies with their vocabulary as well as encouraging them to pull themselves up and take steps. Older children benefit from a well-thought-out environment. They are learning about space. Children recall what they have learned through independent play. For example, they build rockets and use the words 'whoosh' and 'blast off'. Pre-school children are supported in their development in preparation for transitioning to school. For example, they talk enthusiastically about carrying out health and safety checks each day and are proud of their completed check lists. This responsibility develops their understanding of the world, communication, language and literacy.
The staff have worked extremely hard to ensure that the impact of the pandemic is kept to a minimum. There is a focus on social and emotional development, particularly for children returning to the nursery. For example, a bespoke passport has been devised for all children that follows them through the nursery. Parents complete the passport at regular periods throughout their learning journey. Staff use information from parents when planning for the child's next stage in development. This has been particularly helpful during the pandemic for children settling into the nursery. Parents have been able to 'check in' with staff regularly and communicate their child's needs. Staff also share information with parents, for example how children are progressing and settling into nursery.
- 7 February 2022Outstanding
- 4 July 2016Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for Greenview Nursery
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
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