# Little Minds Education Limited Forest School Nursery

Little Minds Education Limited Forest School Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Brunswick Terrace, Stacksteads, Bacup, OL13 0HD, in Nun Hills, Lancashire. It is registered for 32 children. It opens 08:30–17:15, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-minds-education-limited-forest-school-nursery-2551700  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Brunswick Terrace, Stacksteads, Bacup, OL13 0HD
- Opening hours: 08:30–17:15, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 07860 802916
- Ofsted URN: 2551700

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 13 July 2022, 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/16/2551700

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2019 (Reference 2551700). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2551700)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2551700)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2551700)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–17:15

## Getting there

Address: Brunswick Terrace, Stacksteads, Bacup, OL13 0HD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.690939,-2.217205

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Stubbylee Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 3 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Waterfoot Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Bacup Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Bacup Thorn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Britannia Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tunstead Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tunstead-playgroup-309509) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Futures Early Learning - Bacup Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-futures-early-learning-bacup-centre-2652411) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Maden Early Years and Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maden-early-years-and-childcare-centre-ey320571) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Vale Street Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/vale-street-nursery-2813345) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.3 miles |
| [Good as Gold Child Care Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/good-as-gold-child-care-centre-309630) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Early Years Centre At Staghills](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-years-centre-at-staghills-ey549043) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Little Minds Education Limited Forest School Nursery's opening hours?

Little Minds Education Limited Forest School Nursery opens 08:30–17:15, Mon–Fri.

### What is Little Minds Education Limited Forest School Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Minds Education Limited Forest School Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 13 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Minds Education Limited Forest School Nursery take?

Little Minds Education Limited Forest School Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Minds Education Limited Forest School Nursery?

You can call 07860 802916.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2551700)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Minds+Education+Forest+School+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJn3zLVQK9e0gRnd0hBJ4L4sA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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