# Kids Planet Nook Barn

Kids Planet Nook Barn is a full-day nursery at Nook Barn, Nook Lane, BLACKBURN, BB2 4SN, in Green Lane, Blackburn with Darwen. It is registered for 55 children. It opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Tue; 08:00–17:00, Wed; 08:00–17:30, Thu–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-nook-barn-2812148  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Nook Barn, Nook Lane, BLACKBURN, BB2 4SN
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:30, Mon–Tue; 08:00–17:00, Wed; 08:00–17:30, Thu–Fri
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 01254 207676
- Website: https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/nook-barn/
- Run by: [Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kids-planet-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2812148

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 September 2025, 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/16/2812148

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2024 (Reference 2812148). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2812148)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2812148)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2812148)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/212458)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Tuesday: 08:00–17:30
- Wednesday: 08:00–17:00
- Thursday to Friday: 08:00–17:30

## Getting there

Address: Nook Barn, Nook Lane, BLACKBURN, BB2 4SN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.731124,-2.517433

- Station: Cherry Tree, 0.1 miles
- Station: Mill Hill (Lancs), 0.7 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Witton Country Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Blackburn with Darwen there are about 3.3 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Meadowhead Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Some aspects not as strong (January 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Griffin Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| The Heights Blackburn |  | 5–16 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Greenview Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenview-nursery-ey478195) | Outstanding |  | 07:45–17:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-preschool-playgroup-ey541080) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Cherry Lodge Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-lodge-childcare-2609926) | Good |  | 07:45–17:45 | 0.3 miles |
| [Tudor House Day Nursery @ Mill Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tudor-house-day-nursery-mill-hill-ey536929) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Livesey Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/livesey-childrens-centre-ey336015) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Tudor House Day Nursery @ Feniscowles](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tudor-house-day-nursery-feniscowles-2670851) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Kids Planet Nook Barn's opening hours?

Kids Planet Nook Barn opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Tue; 08:00–17:00, Wed; 08:00–17:30, Thu–Fri.

### What is Kids Planet Nook Barn's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kids Planet Nook Barn Good at its inspection on 15 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kids Planet Nook Barn take?

Kids Planet Nook Barn is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids Planet Nook Barn?

Kids Planet Nook Barn is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 238 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Kids Planet Nook Barn?

Cherry Tree is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kids Planet Nook Barn?

You can call 01254 207676 and visit www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2812148)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+Planet+Nook+Barn&query_place_id=ChIJA6gVGEJ1e0gR6GOed2MJ8Lo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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