# Fairy Bridge Day Nursery

Fairy Bridge Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 22 Tunnel Street, Burnley, BB12 0NN, in Whittlefield, Lancashire. It is registered for 63 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairy-bridge-day-nursery-2592933  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 22 Tunnel Street, Burnley, BB12 0NN
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 63
- Phone: 01282 786440
- Ofsted URN: 2592933

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 November 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:

- 4 November 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 12 October 2022: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2592933

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2020 (Reference 2592933). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2592933)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 4 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2592933)
- Registered places: 63 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2592933)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 11 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1266987)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 22 Tunnel Street, Burnley, BB12 0NN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.792205,-2.261721

- Station: Burnley Barracks, 0.2 miles
- Station: Burnley Central, 0.7 miles
- Station: Burnley Manchester Road, 0.7 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ightenhill Park, 0.4 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittlefield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Taywood Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Burnley Ightenhill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ightenhill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Burnley Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Heights Burnley |  | 5–16 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Taywood Nursery School Seedlings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/taywood-nursery-school-seedlings-ey501640) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Partou Little People Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-little-people-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey293778) | Good |  | 07:15–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Happy Faces Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-faces-childcare-2657907) | Good |  | 09:30–14:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Chez Nanny Limited (Preparatory & Educational Nursery)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chez-nanny-limited-preparatory-and-educational-nursery-309746) | Good |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Giant Leap Childcare and Learning Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giant-leap-childcare-and-learning-centre-ey445496) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Go Outdoors Childcare & Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/go-outdoors-childcare-and-holiday-club-2566031) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Fairy Bridge Day Nursery's opening hours?

Fairy Bridge Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Fairy Bridge Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Fairy Bridge Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 4 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Fairy Bridge Day Nursery take?

Fairy Bridge Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 63 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Fairy Bridge Day Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Fairy Bridge Day Nursery?

You can call 01282 786440.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2592933)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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