# Vale Street Nursery

Vale Street Nursery is a full-day nursery at Unit K, Beech Industrial Estate, Vale Street, Bacup, OL13 9EL, in Lane Head, Lancashire. It is registered for 65 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/vale-street-nursery-2813345  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit K, Beech Industrial Estate, Vale Street, Bacup, OL13 9EL
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 65
- Phone: 01706 878632
- Website: http://www.valestreetnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2813345

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2024 (Reference 2813345). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813345)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813345)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813345)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1197014)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Unit K, Beech Industrial Estate, Vale Street, Bacup, OL13 9EL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.705186,-2.195758

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacup Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Bacup Thorn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Sharneyford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Northern Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Britannia Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Maden Early Years and Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maden-early-years-and-childcare-centre-ey320571) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Futures Early Learning - Bacup Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-futures-early-learning-bacup-centre-2652411) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Minds Education Limited Forest School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-minds-education-limited-forest-school-nursery-2551700) | Outstanding |  | 08:30–17:15 | 1.3 miles |
| [Tunstead Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tunstead-playgroup-309509) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.4 miles |
| [Whitewell Bottom Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitewell-bottom-pre-school-309529) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 2.3 miles |
| [Good as Gold Child Care Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/good-as-gold-child-care-centre-309630) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Vale Street Nursery's opening hours?

Vale Street Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### How many children can Vale Street Nursery take?

Vale Street Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Vale Street Nursery?

You can call 01706 878632 and visit www.valestreetnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813345)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Vale+Street+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJeXLWi469e0gRf5OVtbw44cc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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