# Little Discoverers

Little Discoverers is a full-day nursery at 92 Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 6BH, in Revidge, Blackburn with Darwen. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 08:15–15:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 73 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-discoverers-ey560152  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 92 Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 6BH
- Opening hours: 08:15–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01254 290244
- Website: http://littlediscoverers.org/
- Ofsted URN: EY560152

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 March 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/EY560152

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2018 (Reference EY560152). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560152)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560152)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560152)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:15–15:00

## Getting there

Address: 92 Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 6BH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.751020,-2.496861

- Station: Blackburn, 0.8 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Corporation Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Corporation Park War Memorial, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 73 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Dar Ul Madinah |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Ashworth Nursery School | Nursery | 3–4 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Silas's CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Willow Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-tree-day-nursery-ey547889) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Queen Elizabeth's Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queen-elizabeths-nursery-school-ey452784) | Good |  | 08:40–15:50 | 0.2 miles |
| [Dar Ul Madinah Uk Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dar-ul-madinah-uk-ltd-ey491901) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Mi Nursery Beacon Lights](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mi-nursery-beacon-lights-2738149) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Palm Tree Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/palm-tree-community-nursery-ey562993) | Good |  | 08:30–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Hamis Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hamis-daycare-2711682) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Little Discoverers's opening hours?

Little Discoverers opens 08:15–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Little Discoverers's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Discoverers Good at its inspection on 31 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Discoverers take?

Little Discoverers is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Discoverers?

Blackburn is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Discoverers?

You can call 01254 290244 and visit littlediscoverers.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560152)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Discoverers+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJawvNb4Gfe0gRAehPPQRslsI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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