# Little Blossoms of Barrowford

Little Blossoms of Barrowford is a full-day nursery at 22 Gisburn Road, Barrowford Nelson, BB9 8NE, in Newbridge, Lancashire. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-blossoms-of-barrowford-ey481320  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 22 Gisburn Road, Barrowford Nelson, BB9 8NE
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Phone: 01282 615998
- Website: http://www.littleblossomsofbarrowford.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY481320

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 February 2022, 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/EY481320

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2014 (Reference EY481320). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481320)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481320)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/993086)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 22 Gisburn Road, Barrowford Nelson, BB9 8NE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.848642,-2.217270

- Station: Nelson, 1.0 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Barrowford Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hodge House, 0.4 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrowford School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (September 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Bradley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Bradley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Lomeshaye Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Barrowford Preschool Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barrowford-preschool-nursery-309230) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Pendle Court Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pendle-court-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2527013) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Crescent Nursery Nelson](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crescent-nursery-nelson-2851980) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Parrock House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parrock-house-day-nursery-ey343343) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [The Beacon Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-beacon-day-nursery-ey394335) | Good |  | 08:30–17:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [Edenfield Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/edenfield-nursery-ey561209) | Outstanding |  | 08:30–16:00 | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Little Blossoms of Barrowford's opening hours?

Little Blossoms of Barrowford opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Little Blossoms of Barrowford's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Blossoms of Barrowford Good at its inspection on 24 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### What is the nearest station to Little Blossoms of Barrowford?

Nelson is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Blossoms of Barrowford?

You can call 01282 615998 and visit www.littleblossomsofbarrowford.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481320)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Blossoms+of+Barrowford&query_place_id=ChIJvWCZR6CRe0gR0Q6Ikyt_Ko4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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