# Dunes Day Nursery & Pre-School

Dunes Day Nursery & Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 3 Dunes Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 1PU, in South Shore, Blackpool. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunes-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey553514  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 3 Dunes Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 1PU
- Registered places: 25
- Ofsted URN: EY553514

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 February 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/EY553514

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2017 (Reference EY553514). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553514)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553514)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553514)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/140685)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 3 Dunes Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 1PU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.781959,-3.047925

- Station: Squires Gate, 0.3 miles
- Station: Harrow Place (Blackpool Tramway), 0.4 miles
- Station: Starr Gate (Blackpool Tramway), 0.4 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Louie Horrocks Playing Fields, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Harrowside Solarium Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Highfield Road Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Blackpool there are about 3.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseacre Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Armfield Academy | All-through | 3–16 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Thames Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hawes Side Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Marton Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Waterloo Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lilliput Kiddie Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilliput-kiddie-care-ey552397) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kids Planet Butterfly Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-butterfly-lodge-2669498) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Highfield Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highfield-nursery-2634430) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-bluebell-lodge-2669472) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Hawes Side Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hawes-side-nursery-ey362182) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [St Nicholas Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-pre-school-2848645) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dunes Day Nursery & Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dunes Day Nursery & Pre-School Good at its inspection on 23 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dunes Day Nursery & Pre-School take?

Dunes Day Nursery & Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Dunes Day Nursery & Pre-School?

Squires Gate is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553514)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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