# Educare For Early Years (Brockhall)

Educare For Early Years (Brockhall) is a full-day nursery at Damson Close, Brockhall Village, Blackburn, BB6 8HL, in Brockhall Village, Lancashire. It is registered for 86 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Educare For Early Years Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/educare-for-early-years-brockhall-ey490431  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Damson Close, Brockhall Village, Blackburn, BB6 8HL
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 86
- Phone: 01254 247766
- Website: http://www.educareforearlyyears.co.uk/
- Run by: [Educare For Early Years Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/educare-for-early-years-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY490431

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 August 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/EY490431

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2015 (Reference EY490431). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490431)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490431)
- Registered places: 86 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490431)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/105614)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Damson Close, Brockhall Village, Blackburn, BB6 8HL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.824496,-2.455310

- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Park: Long Wood Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Stonyhurst College |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 1.7 miles |
| St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (December 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tudor House Day Nursery @ Langho](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tudor-house-day-nursery-langho-2844254) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.6 miles |
| [Conkers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/conkers-day-nursery-ey241094) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.6 miles |
| [Partou Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-whalley-meadows-day-nursery-and-forest-school-ey408064) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.8 miles |
| [Early Bairds Childrens Nursery Billington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-bairds-childrens-nursery-billington-2649612) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.8 miles |
| [Whalley Pre School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whalley-pre-school-playgroup-309525) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Oakhill Nursery and Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakhill-nursery-and-early-years-ey312065) |  |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Educare For Early Years (Brockhall)'s opening hours?

Educare For Early Years (Brockhall) opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Educare For Early Years (Brockhall)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Educare For Early Years (Brockhall) Good at its inspection on 9 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Educare For Early Years (Brockhall) take?

Educare For Early Years (Brockhall) is registered with Ofsted for up to 86 children at any one time.

### Who runs Educare For Early Years (Brockhall)?

Educare For Early Years (Brockhall) is run by Educare For Early Years Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Educare For Early Years (Brockhall)?

Langho is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Educare For Early Years (Brockhall)?

You can call 01254 247766 and visit www.educareforearlyyears.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490431)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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