# Puddleducks Childrens Nursery Ltd

Puddleducks Childrens Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at 220 Helmshore Road, Haslingden, ROSSENDALE, BB4 4DJ, in Helmcroft, Lancashire. It is registered for 44 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Puddleducks Children's Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-childrens-nursery-ltd-ey440469  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 220 Helmshore Road, Haslingden, ROSSENDALE, BB4 4DJ
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 01706 228368
- Website: https://www.puddleducksltd.com/
- Run by: [Puddleducks Children's Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/puddleducks-childrens-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY440469

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 21 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440469

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2011 (Reference EY440469). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440469)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440469)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440469)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/117653)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 220 Helmshore Road, Haslingden, ROSSENDALE, BB4 4DJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.695928,-2.327063

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Victoria Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Greenfield Memorial Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haslingden Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Haslingden Broadway Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Helmshore Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Tor View School |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hillside Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (April 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Village Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-village-nursery-ltd-ey364314) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Mulberry Roots Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-roots-limited-ey558235) | Requires improvement |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Mi Nursery Hazelwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mi-nursery-hazelwood-2738151) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Haslingden Community Link](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/haslingden-community-link-309835) | Good |  | 08:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [The Parish Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-parish-nursery-ey285103) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-pre-school-309267) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Puddleducks Childrens Nursery Ltd's opening hours?

Puddleducks Childrens Nursery Ltd opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Puddleducks Childrens Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Puddleducks Childrens Nursery Ltd was inspected on 21 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Puddleducks Childrens Nursery Ltd take?

Puddleducks Childrens Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### Who runs Puddleducks Childrens Nursery Ltd?

Puddleducks Childrens Nursery Ltd is run by Puddleducks Children's Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Puddleducks Childrens Nursery Ltd?

Rawtenstall (East Lancashire Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Puddleducks Childrens Nursery Ltd?

You can call 01706 228368 and visit www.puddleducksltd.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440469)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Puddleduck%27s+Children%27s+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJxf7dQoyie0gRcFacMRqIn7Y)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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