# Brownhill Playgroup Ltd

Brownhill Playgroup Ltd is a full-day nursery at Trinity United Reform Church Hall, Brownhill Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 9QY, in Brownhill, Blackburn with Darwen. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 09:00–12:00, Mon–Tue; 09:00–15:00, Wed–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brownhill-playgroup-ltd-ey487814  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Trinity United Reform Church Hall, Brownhill Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 9QY
- Opening hours: 09:00–12:00, Mon–Tue; 09:00–15:00, Wed–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07827 911852
- Website: https://brownhillplaygroup.wixsite.com/brownhill
- Ofsted URN: EY487814

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487814

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2015 (Reference EY487814). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487814)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487814)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487814)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Tuesday: 09:00–12:00
- Wednesday to Thursday: 09:00–15:00
- Friday: 09:00–12:00

## Getting there

Address: Trinity United Reform Church Hall, Brownhill Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 9QY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.777314,-2.476026

- Station: Ramsgreave & Wilpshire, 0.2 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Roe Lee Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roe Lee Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Thomas's Centre |  | 5–16 | School remains Outstanding (Concerns) (June 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Cedars Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Salesbury Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Lammack Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Brookhouse Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Achievers Forest School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-achievers-forest-school-nursery-ey376838) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Mi Nursery Tadis House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mi-nursery-tadis-house-2843742) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Hami's Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hamis-daycare-2723525) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Fernbank Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fernbank-nursery-ltd-ey372066) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Harwood Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-harwood-childrens-centre-ey336018) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.4 miles |
| [Hamis Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hamis-daycare-2711682) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Brownhill Playgroup Ltd's opening hours?

Brownhill Playgroup Ltd opens 09:00–12:00, Mon–Tue; 09:00–15:00, Wed–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri.

### What is Brownhill Playgroup Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Brownhill Playgroup Ltd Good at its inspection on 5 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Brownhill Playgroup Ltd take?

Brownhill Playgroup Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Brownhill Playgroup Ltd?

Ramsgreave & Wilpshire is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Brownhill Playgroup Ltd?

You can call 07827 911852 and visit brownhillplaygroup.wixsite.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487814)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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