# Bumble Bees Nursery (Blackburn) LTD

Bumble Bees Nursery (Blackburn) LTD is a sessional pre-school at 200 Old Bank Lane, Shadsworth, BLACKBURN, BB1 2HU, in Whinny Edge, Blackburn with Darwen. It is registered for 66 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumble-bees-nursery-blackburn-ltd-ey488639  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 200 Old Bank Lane, Shadsworth, BLACKBURN, BB1 2HU
- Registered places: 66
- Phone: 01254 589926
- Ofsted URN: EY488639

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 July 2022, 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/EY488639

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2015 (Reference EY488639). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488639)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488639)
- Registered places: 66 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488639)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/759286)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 200 Old Bank Lane, Shadsworth, BLACKBURN, BB1 2HU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.735943,-2.454599

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Queen's Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfield School |  | 4–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Shadsworth Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Antony's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Audley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Audley Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Shadsworth Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Shadsworth Childrens Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shadsworth-childrens-centre-ey371644) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Everbloom Childcare @Shadsworth Business Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/everbloom-childcare-shadsworth-business-park-ey500311) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Audley and Queen's Park Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/audley-and-queens-park-childrens-centre-ey287349) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Kiddiwinks Day Nursery (Blackburn) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddiwinks-day-nursery-blackburn-limited-ey434716) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Wonders Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wonders-nursery-ltd-2647702) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Cheeky Monkeys](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cheeky-monkeys-2509658) | Good |  | 08:00–17:30 | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bumble Bees Nursery (Blackburn) LTD's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bumble Bees Nursery (Blackburn) LTD Good at its inspection on 27 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bumble Bees Nursery (Blackburn) LTD take?

Bumble Bees Nursery (Blackburn) LTD is registered with Ofsted for up to 66 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bumble Bees Nursery (Blackburn) LTD?

Blackburn is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bumble Bees Nursery (Blackburn) LTD?

You can call 01254 589926.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488639)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bumble+Bees+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ8wGQVKKfe0gRzKG4EaQ0ojM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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