Little Blossoms of Barrowford
GoodBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Barrowford Nelson for children from birth to 8+, open 07:30 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in February 2022. Open since 2014.
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 Lancashire
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Lancashire 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
BB9 8NEWhat 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, 24 February 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are happy and secure in this positive and nurturing environment. They have formed strong bonds with their key adults and are eager to share their successes with them. For instance, children run proudly towards staff, throwing their arms around them to celebrate their achievements. Younger children and babies confidently seek comfort from adults and are quickly calmed. When they are upset, children allow adults to support them in resolving situations and in developing their understanding of how to manage their emotions.
Children have many opportunities to explore things first-hand, such as the squelching of their boots in the mud area or the bitter taste of lemons in the water.
Children giggle with excitement as they feel the cold of the snow on their hands and calmly snuggle in to listen to stories being read aloud. These opportunities help children to experience the awe and wonder of the world in which they live and to develop a love of learning.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- improve coaching and mentoring so that staff are clear on their developmental targets to enhance the quality of the learning and development experiences for children n further enhance the curriculum by ensuring that it consistently builds on what individual children know and can do.
- 24 February 2022Good
- 12 August 2016Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for Little Blossoms of Barrowford
- 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.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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