# Kidzania Childcare Darwen

Kidzania Childcare Darwen is a full-day nursery at Peek A Boo Daycare, Duckworth Street, Darwen, BB3 1AT, in Livesey Fold, Blackburn with Darwen. It is registered for 99 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Urgent improvement, curriculum and teaching Urgent improvement, achievement Urgent improvement, behaviour and routines Urgent improvement, children's welfare and well-being Urgent improvement and leadership and governance Urgent improvement; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Peek A Boo Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidzania-childcare-darwen-2692646  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Peek A Boo Daycare, Duckworth Street, Darwen, BB3 1AT
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 99
- Phone: 01254 427977
- Website: http://kidzaniachildcare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Peek A Boo Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/peek-a-boo-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2692646

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 23 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Urgent improvement |
| Curriculum and teaching | Urgent improvement |
| Achievement | Urgent improvement |
| Behaviour and routines | Urgent improvement |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Urgent improvement |
| Leadership and governance | Urgent improvement |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 23 April 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 25 April 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2692646

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2022 (Reference 2692646). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2692646)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 23 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2692646)
- Registered places: 99 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2692646)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Peek A Boo Daycare, Duckworth Street, Darwen, BB3 1AT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.700006,-2.472236

- Station: Darwen, 0.3 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Shorey Bank, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Sunnyhurst Wood, 0.5 miles
- Park: Bold Venture Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 5 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Holy Trinity VC School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (July 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Crosshill Special School |  | 5–18 | Good (November 2021) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Turncroft Nursery School | Nursery | 3–4 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-childcare-2511176) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Darwen Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/darwen-childrens-centre-ey246291) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ark Les Enfants Nursery and Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-les-enfants-nursery-and-forest-school-ey343942) | Good |  | 07:30–17:45 | 0.5 miles |
| [PALS-Darwen St Joseph's Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pals-darwen-st-josephs-primary-school-2868095) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Precious Moments Childcare (Darwen) ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/precious-moments-childcare-darwen-ltd-2732681) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Marshmallows Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marshmallows-day-nursery-ey232878) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Kidzania Childcare Darwen's opening hours?

Kidzania Childcare Darwen opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Kidzania Childcare Darwen's Ofsted rating?

Kidzania Childcare Darwen was inspected on 23 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Urgent improvement, curriculum and teaching Urgent improvement, achievement Urgent improvement, behaviour and routines Urgent improvement, children's welfare and well-being Urgent improvement and leadership and governance Urgent improvement. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Kidzania Childcare Darwen take?

Kidzania Childcare Darwen is registered with Ofsted for up to 99 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kidzania Childcare Darwen?

Kidzania Childcare Darwen is run by Peek A Boo Childcare Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Kidzania Childcare Darwen?

Darwen is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kidzania Childcare Darwen?

You can call 01254 427977 and visit kidzaniachildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2692646)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kidzania+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJh51xdxege0gRH7fO8gNWLXQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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