# Cherry Tree Preschool Playgroup

Cherry Tree Preschool Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at St Francis Church Hall, St Francis Road, Blackburn, BB2 2TZ, in Feniscliffe, Blackburn with Darwen. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 09:00–13:00, Mon; 09:00–15:00, Tue–Thu; 09:00–13:00, Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-preschool-playgroup-ey541080  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Francis Church Hall, St Francis Road, Blackburn, BB2 2TZ
- Opening hours: 09:00–13:00, Mon; 09:00–15:00, Tue–Thu; 09:00–13:00, Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07718 287186
- Ofsted URN: EY541080

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 July 2025, 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/EY541080

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2016 (Reference EY541080). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541080)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541080)
- 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/EY541080)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday: 09:00–13:00
- Tuesday to Thursday: 09:00–15:00
- Friday: 09:00–13:00

## Getting there

Address: St Francis Church Hall, St Francis Road, Blackburn, BB2 2TZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.735558,-2.515378

- Station: Cherry Tree, 0.2 miles
- Station: Mill Hill (Lancs), 0.6 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Witton Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Meadowhead Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Some aspects not as strong (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Griffin Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Nook Barn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-nook-barn-2812148) | Good |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Greenview Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenview-nursery-ey478195) | Outstanding |  | 07:45–17:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Tudor House Day Nursery @ Mill Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tudor-house-day-nursery-mill-hill-ey536929) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [The Old Vicarage](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-vicarage-ey391908) | Good |  | 07:45–17:45 | 0.6 miles |
| [Cherry Lodge Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-lodge-childcare-2609926) | Good |  | 07:45–17:45 | 0.6 miles |
| [Livesey Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/livesey-childrens-centre-ey336015) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Cherry Tree Preschool Playgroup's opening hours?

Cherry Tree Preschool Playgroup opens 09:00–13:00, Mon; 09:00–15:00, Tue–Thu; 09:00–13:00, Fri.

### What is Cherry Tree Preschool Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cherry Tree Preschool Playgroup Good at its inspection on 9 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cherry Tree Preschool Playgroup take?

Cherry Tree Preschool Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Cherry Tree Preschool Playgroup?

Cherry Tree is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Cherry Tree Preschool Playgroup?

You can call 07718 287186.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541080)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cherry+Tree+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJQdY_NGl1e0gRxhUTdglFscE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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