# Little Explorers Community Nursery Blackerhill

Little Explorers Community Nursery Blackerhill is a full-day nursery at Blacker Hill Lifelong Learning Centre, Wentworth Road, Blacker Hill, Barnsley, S74 0RL, in Blacker Hill, Barnsley. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-community-nursery-blackerhill-2790772  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Blacker Hill Lifelong Learning Centre, Wentworth Road, Blacker Hill, Barnsley, S74 0RL
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01226 740878
- Website: http://www.littleexplorerscommunitynursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2790772

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 28 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790772

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2024 (Reference 2790772). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790772)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790772)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790772)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Blacker Hill Lifelong Learning Centre, Wentworth Road, Blacker Hill, Barnsley, S74 0RL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.513141,-1.445069

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 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 Barnsley there are about 3.9 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 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jump Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Greenfield Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| West Meadows Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Hoyland Springwood Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Hoyland Common Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Birdwell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Railway Children Nursery Jump](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/railway-children-nursery-jump-2859930) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Care Hoyland](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-care-hoyland-ey552322) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Tots2teens Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots2teens-daycare-ey552440) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Cobs Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cobs-daycare-2869792) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Marys Little Lambs Wombwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marys-little-lambs-wombwell-2852433) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Birdwell Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/birdwell-playgroup-302823) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Explorers Community Nursery Blackerhill's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Explorers Community Nursery Blackerhill Outstanding at its inspection on 28 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Explorers Community Nursery Blackerhill take?

Little Explorers Community Nursery Blackerhill is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Explorers Community Nursery Blackerhill?

Wombwell is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Explorers Community Nursery Blackerhill?

You can call 01226 740878 and visit www.littleexplorerscommunitynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790772)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Explorers+Community+Nursery+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJdbKWNzBxeUgR8h3DhGt_A1k)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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