# First Chapter Day Nursery

First Chapter Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Toll Bar Cottage, High Lane, Burscough, ORMSKIRK, L40 7SN, in Ormskirk West, Lancashire. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 23 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-chapter-day-nursery-ey272250  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Toll Bar Cottage, High Lane, Burscough, ORMSKIRK, L40 7SN
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 01704 893279
- Website: https://www.firstchapterdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY272250

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 June 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY272250

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2004 (Reference EY272250). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY272250)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY272250)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY272250)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1223966)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Toll Bar Cottage, High Lane, Burscough, ORMSKIRK, L40 7SN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.584355,-2.868469

- 6 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 23 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormskirk West End School | Primary | 5–11 | Some aspects not as strong (November 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Ormskirk Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Ormskirk Asmall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Moorgate Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Burscough Bridge Methodist School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Acorns At Ormskirk Church Of England Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-at-ormskirk-church-of-england-primary-school-2555897) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Portico at West End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portico-at-west-end-ey446381) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [St Johns Roman Catholic Primary School (After School Club and Nursery)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-roman-catholic-primary-school-after-school-club-and-nursery-ey259120) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Discovery Vine Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/discovery-vine-childcare-ey462556) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Asmall Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/asmall-nursery-309219) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Ruff Lane Day Nursery at Abbeyfield House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ruff-lane-day-nursery-at-abbeyfield-house-ey474248) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is First Chapter Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated First Chapter Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 7 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can First Chapter Day Nursery take?

First Chapter Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to First Chapter Day Nursery?

Ormskirk is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact First Chapter Day Nursery?

You can call 01704 893279 and visit www.firstchapterdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY272250)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Chapter+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJlyeJlloWe0gROEZ3E0R28Gw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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