# Hearts and Minds

Hearts and Minds is a full-day nursery at Billinge House, Euxton Lane, Euxton, CHORLEY, PR7 6DL, in Astley Village, Lancashire. It is registered for 65 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hearts-and-minds-ey458179  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Billinge House, Euxton Lane, Euxton, CHORLEY, PR7 6DL
- Registered places: 65
- Ofsted URN: EY458179

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 August 2021, 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/EY458179

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2013 (Reference EY458179). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458179)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 August 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458179)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458179)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/377395)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Billinge House, Euxton Lane, Euxton, CHORLEY, PR7 6DL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.669716,-2.652490

- Station: Buckshaw Parkway, 0.4 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Buckshaw Community Pond, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckshaw Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Balshaw Lane Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Euxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Euxton | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Chorley Astley Park School |  | 4–16 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Chorley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-chorley-2678440) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Explorers Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-nursery-and-pre-school-ey539307) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Buckshaw Village Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buckshaw-village-nursery-ey428068) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Strawberry Fields Nursery and Preschool Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strawberry-fields-nursery-and-preschool-limited-2659514) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Yarrow Valley Nursery And Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yarrow-valley-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey543458) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Euxton Pre-School 22 LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/euxton-pre-school-22-ltd-2725376) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hearts and Minds's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hearts and Minds Good at its inspection on 19 August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hearts and Minds take?

Hearts and Minds is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Hearts and Minds?

Buckshaw Parkway is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458179)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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