# Early Start Private Day Nursery

Early Start Private Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Early Start Nursery, Stanhill Works, Tennyson Avenue, Oswaldtwistle, ACCRINGTON, BB5 4QZ, in West End, Lancashire. It is registered for 85 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-start-private-day-nursery-2548120  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Early Start Nursery, Stanhill Works, Tennyson Avenue, Oswaldtwistle, ACCRINGTON, BB5 4QZ
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 85
- Phone: 01254 383294
- Ofsted URN: 2548120

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 16 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2548120

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2020 (Reference 2548120). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2548120)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2548120)
- Registered places: 85 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2548120)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Early Start Nursery, Stanhill Works, Tennyson Avenue, Oswaldtwistle, ACCRINGTON, BB5 4QZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.747007,-2.404522

- Station: Church & Oswaldtwistle, 0.6 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Jubilee Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lancashire there are about 2.7 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School |  | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Oswaldtwistle West End Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Treasures Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-treasures-nursery-2801927) |  |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Stanhill Preschool and Baby Room](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanhill-preschool-and-baby-room-2874006) |  |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Progressive Sports South Lancashire](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/progressive-sports-south-lancashire-2801270) | Met |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St.Andrew's Out Of School Clubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-out-of-school-clubs-ey360866) | Good |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Manor House Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-house-childcare-2555537) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Brave Church Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brave-church-nursery-and-preschool-ey541098) | Good |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Early Start Private Day Nursery's opening hours?

Early Start Private Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Early Start Private Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Early Start Private Day Nursery was inspected on 16 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Early Start Private Day Nursery take?

Early Start Private Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 85 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Early Start Private Day Nursery?

Church & Oswaldtwistle is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Early Start Private Day Nursery?

You can call 01254 383294.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2548120)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Early+Start&query_place_id=ChIJKdln-C6fe0gRIxGE37DPzq0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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