# The Learning Tree Nursery The Learning Tree Nursery is a full-day nursery at Unit 7, Whitehills Drive, Whitehills Business Park, BLACKPOOL, FY4 5LW, in Peel Hill, Lancashire. It is registered for 124 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 10 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-nursery-2814853 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Unit 7, Whitehills Drive, Whitehills Business Park, BLACKPOOL, FY4 5LW - Registered places: 124 - Phone: 01253 699599 - Website: https://www.learningtreenursery.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2814853 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 22 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Strong standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard | | Achievement | Strong standard | | Behaviour and routines | Strong standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard | | Leadership and governance | Strong standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2814853 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2024 (Reference 2814853). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2814853) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2814853) - Registered places: 124 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2814853) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/132092) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Unit 7, Whitehills Drive, Whitehills Business Park, BLACKPOOL, FY4 5LW Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.790932,-2.990449 - 2 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Mereside Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Mereside Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (July 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Marton Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles | | Stanley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | | 1.2 miles | | Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) | | 1.3 miles | | Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | | 1.4 miles | | Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (November 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles | | Hawes Side Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) | | 1.7 miles | | St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.9 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [The Manor Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-manor-nursery-school-ey491291) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | | [Moorevilla Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moorevilla-nursery-2634436) | Good | | | 1.0 miles | | [Little Angels Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-nursery-2634433) | Good | | | 1.3 miles | | [Planet Kaos Nursery And Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/planet-kaos-nursery-and-preschool-ltd-ey561776) | Good | | | 1.3 miles | | [Newhouse Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newhouse-nursery-2634432) | Good | | | 1.5 miles | | [St Nicholas Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-pre-school-2848645) | | | | 1.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is The Learning Tree Nursery's Ofsted rating? The Learning Tree Nursery was inspected on 22 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can The Learning Tree Nursery take? The Learning Tree Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 124 children at any one time. ### How do I contact The Learning Tree Nursery? You can call 01253 699599 and visit www.learningtreenursery.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2814853) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Learning+Tree+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJUdNtQtRDe0gRmfnOnQELqY0) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.