# Barnabas House Private Nursery

Barnabas House Private Nursery is a full-day nursery at Watery Lane, DARWEN, BB3 2EB, in Whitehall, Blackburn with Darwen. It is registered for 59 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnabas-house-private-nursery-301664  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Watery Lane, DARWEN, BB3 2EB
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 59
- Phone: 01254 704004
- Ofsted URN: 301664

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 28 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
| Achievement | Needs attention |
| Behaviour and routines | Needs attention |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Needs attention |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 28 November 2025: Ofsted report card, report card
- 23 September 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301664

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1992 (Reference 301664). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301664)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 28 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301664)
- Registered places: 59 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301664)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Watery Lane, DARWEN, BB3 2EB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.682381,-2.458126

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Whitehall Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Ashton Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Blackburn with Darwen there are about 3.3 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 3.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Ashleigh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Turncroft Nursery School | Nursery | 3–4 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Holy Trinity VC School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (March 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (July 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Precious Moments Childcare (Darwen) ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/precious-moments-childcare-darwen-ltd-2732681) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [PALS-Darwen St Joseph's Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pals-darwen-st-josephs-primary-school-2868095) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Marshmallows Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marshmallows-day-nursery-ey232878) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Darwen Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/darwen-childrens-centre-ey246291) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Kidzania Childcare Darwen](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidzania-childcare-darwen-2692646) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.3 miles |
| [Rainbow Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-childcare-2511176) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Barnabas House Private Nursery's opening hours?

Barnabas House Private Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Barnabas House Private Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Barnabas House Private Nursery was inspected on 28 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Barnabas House Private Nursery take?

Barnabas House Private Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 59 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Barnabas House Private Nursery?

Darwen is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Barnabas House Private Nursery?

You can call 01254 704004.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301664)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Barnabas+House+Private+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJp_6V4UWge0gRhgwq40zdxLE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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