# Marshmallows Day Nursery

Marshmallows Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Lower Marsh House, Marsh House Lane, Darwen, BB3 3JB, in Shorey Bank, Blackburn with Darwen. It is registered for 63 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marshmallows-day-nursery-ey232878  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lower Marsh House, Marsh House Lane, Darwen, BB3 3JB
- Registered places: 63
- Ofsted URN: EY232878

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 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/EY232878

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2002 (Reference EY232878). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY232878)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY232878)
- Registered places: 63 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY232878)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/211278)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lower Marsh House, Marsh House Lane, Darwen, BB3 3JB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.695087,-2.457120

- Station: Darwen, 0.4 miles
- 24 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ashton Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Shorey Bank, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Turncroft Nursery School | Nursery | 3–4 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (July 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Holy Trinity VC School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ashleigh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Precious Moments Childcare (Darwen) ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/precious-moments-childcare-darwen-ltd-2732681) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Darwen Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/darwen-childrens-centre-ey246291) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [PALS-Darwen St Joseph's Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pals-darwen-st-josephs-primary-school-2868095) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kidzania Childcare Darwen](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidzania-childcare-darwen-2692646) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Barnabas House Private Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnabas-house-private-nursery-301664) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [Rainbow Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-childcare-2511176) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Marshmallows Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Marshmallows Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 29 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Marshmallows Day Nursery take?

Marshmallows Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 63 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Marshmallows Day Nursery?

Darwen is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY232878)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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