# Puddleducks @ Meadoway

Puddleducks @ Meadoway is a full-day nursery at Regent Road, Church, Accrington, BB5 4AR, in Dill Hall, Lancashire. It is registered for 66 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 18 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Puddleducks Children's Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-meadoway-2496795  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Regent Road, Church, Accrington, BB5 4AR
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 66
- Phone: 01254 875319
- Website: https://www.puddleducksltd.com/localoffer-meadoway
- Run by: [Puddleducks Children's Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/puddleducks-childrens-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2496795

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 October 2021, 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/16/2496795

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2018 (Reference 2496795). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496795)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496795)
- Registered places: 66 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496795)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Regent Road, Church, Accrington, BB5 4AR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.760651,-2.381225

- Station: Accrington, 0.7 miles
- Station: Church & Oswaldtwistle, 0.8 miles
- 20 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Milnshaw Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Gatty Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Fairfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-nursery-ey278820) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Stars at First Steps](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-at-first-steps-ey482813) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Tinkers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tinkers-day-nursery-ey546452) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Brook Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-brook-nursery-2629204) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Mi Nursery Meadowbrook](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mi-nursery-meadowbrook-2891435) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Tudor House Day Nursery @ Accrington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tudor-house-day-nursery-accrington-2579452) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Puddleducks @ Meadoway's opening hours?

Puddleducks @ Meadoway opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Puddleducks @ Meadoway's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Puddleducks @ Meadoway Good at its inspection on 29 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Puddleducks @ Meadoway take?

Puddleducks @ Meadoway is registered with Ofsted for up to 66 children at any one time.

### Who runs Puddleducks @ Meadoway?

Puddleducks @ Meadoway is run by Puddleducks Children's Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Puddleducks @ Meadoway?

Accrington is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Puddleducks @ Meadoway?

You can call 01254 875319 and visit www.puddleducksltd.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496795)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Puddleducks+%40+Meadoway&query_place_id=ChIJ_WUpZPGZe0gREWzMF3FyMqs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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