# Elms Private Day Nursery

Elms Private Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Elms, Lowerfold Road, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7NS, in Lower Fold, Lancashire. It is registered for 29 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elms-private-day-nursery-309297  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Elms, Lowerfold Road, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7NS
- Registered places: 29
- Phone: 01254 887353
- Ofsted URN: 309297

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 February 2024, 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.

Inspection history:

- 19 February 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 3 October 2023: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309297

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 309297). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309297)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 19 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309297)
- Registered places: 29 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309297)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Elms, Lowerfold Road, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7NS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.789764,-2.409357

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lowerfold Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Memorial Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Windsor Road Recreation ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Great Harwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Wulstan's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Cheeky Monkeys 2006 Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cheeky-monkeys-2006-ltd-ey347664) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [St.Wulstan's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-wulstans-pre-school-ey372899) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Early Bairds Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-bairds-childrens-nursery-ey460197) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Our Lady & St Huberts Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/our-lady-and-st-huberts-playgroup-ey357656) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [The Willows Outdoor Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willows-outdoor-nursery-and-pre-school-ey559217) | Good |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Sparks Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sparks-ltd-ey389477) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Elms Private Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Elms Private Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 19 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Elms Private Day Nursery take?

Elms Private Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 29 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Elms Private Day Nursery?

Rishton is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Elms Private Day Nursery?

You can call 01254 887353.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309297)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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