# Knight Hill Day Nursery

Knight Hill Day Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Knight Hill House, Blackburn Road, Padiham, Burnley, BB12 8JZ, in Padiham, Lancashire. It is registered for 50 children. It opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 12 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/knight-hill-day-nursery-2895232  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Knight Hill House, Blackburn Road, Padiham, Burnley, BB12 8JZ
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01282 425893
- Website: https://www.giantleapchildcare.co.uk/our-nurseries/
- Ofsted URN: 2895232

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 19 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2895232

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2026 (Reference 2895232). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2895232)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2895232)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2895232)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 October 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1752976)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–17:00

## Getting there

Address: Knight Hill House, Blackburn Road, Padiham, Burnley, BB12 8JZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.800133,-2.320788

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Padiham Memorial Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Padiham Green Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Padiham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Whitegate Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Altham St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Padiwacks.co.uk Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/padiwacks-co-uk-ltd-ey362900) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Kids Planet Padiham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-padiham-2697660) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Whitegate Early Years Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitegate-early-years-care-ey334266) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Whitegate Nursery School Snug](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitegate-nursery-school-snug-2892114) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Partou Habergham Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-habergham-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey293784) | Good |  | 07:15–18:00 | 1.2 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 | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Knight Hill Day Nursery's opening hours?

Knight Hill Day Nursery opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Knight Hill Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Knight Hill Day Nursery was inspected on 19 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Knight Hill Day Nursery take?

Knight Hill Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Knight Hill Day Nursery?

Hapton is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Knight Hill Day Nursery?

You can call 01282 425893 and visit www.giantleapchildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2895232)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Knight+Hill+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJdXDmyZCZe0gR2whBXBsm4O4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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