# The Willows Outdoor Nursery & Pre-School

The Willows Outdoor Nursery & Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 244 Blackburn Road, Blackburn, BB6 7LX, in Waverledge, Lancashire. It is registered for 60 children. It opens 07:30–17:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 19 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willows-outdoor-nursery-and-pre-school-ey559217  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 244 Blackburn Road, Blackburn, BB6 7LX
- Opening hours: 07:30–17:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 07301 547041
- Ofsted URN: EY559217

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 August 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/EY559217

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2018 (Reference EY559217). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559217)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 August 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559217)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559217)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–17:30

## Getting there

Address: 244 Blackburn Road, Blackburn, BB6 7LX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.779187,-2.411571

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 19 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Great Harwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Wulstan's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| The Willows |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| Rishton Methodist Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St.Wulstan's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-wulstans-pre-school-ey372899) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Early Bairds Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-bairds-childrens-nursery-ey460197) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Cheeky Monkeys 2006 Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cheeky-monkeys-2006-ltd-ey347664) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Elms Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elms-private-day-nursery-309297) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Play and Learn Nursey & Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-and-learn-nursey-and-pre-school-limited-2882304) |  |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Sparks Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sparks-ltd-ey389477) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Willows Outdoor Nursery & Pre-School's opening hours?

The Willows Outdoor Nursery & Pre-School opens 07:30–17:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is The Willows Outdoor Nursery & Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Willows Outdoor Nursery & Pre-School Good at its inspection on 11 August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Willows Outdoor Nursery & Pre-School take?

The Willows Outdoor Nursery & Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Willows Outdoor Nursery & Pre-School?

Rishton is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Willows Outdoor Nursery & Pre-School?

You can call 07301 547041.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559217)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Willows+Outdoor+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJt_fiabiee0gRK0T4eSifoNc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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