# Maden Early Years and Childcare Centre

Maden Early Years and Childcare Centre is a full-day nursery at The Maden Centre, Rochdale Road, Bacup, OL13 9NZ, in Bacup, Lancashire. It is registered for 100 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maden-early-years-and-childcare-centre-ey320571  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Maden Centre, Rochdale Road, Bacup, OL13 9NZ
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 100
- Phone: 01706 879949
- Ofsted URN: EY320571

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 May 2023, 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/EY320571

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2006 (Reference EY320571). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY320571)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY320571)
- Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY320571)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: The Maden Centre, Rochdale Road, Bacup, OL13 9NZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.702305,-2.199156

- 20 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacup Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bacup Thorn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Britannia Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Northern Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Sharneyford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Vale Street Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/vale-street-nursery-2813345) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Futures Early Learning - Bacup Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-futures-early-learning-bacup-centre-2652411) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Minds Education Limited Forest School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-minds-education-limited-forest-school-nursery-2551700) | Outstanding |  | 08:30–17:15 | 1.1 miles |
| [Tunstead Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tunstead-playgroup-309509) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Good as Gold Child Care Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/good-as-gold-child-care-centre-309630) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Whitewell Bottom Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitewell-bottom-pre-school-309529) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Maden Early Years and Childcare Centre's opening hours?

Maden Early Years and Childcare Centre opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Maden Early Years and Childcare Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Maden Early Years and Childcare Centre Good at its inspection on 12 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Maden Early Years and Childcare Centre take?

Maden Early Years and Childcare Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Maden Early Years and Childcare Centre?

You can call 01706 879949.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY320571)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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