Best nurseries in Accrington
11 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Hyndburn, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Magical Kingdom Nursery And Preschool Full day care · 29 places · BB5 2EN | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Marshmallows Accrington Ltd Full day care · 67 places · BB5 2HE | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Little Stars at the Oaks Sessional day care · 40 places · BB5 0SJ | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Little Stars at The Beeches Full day care · 26 places · BB5 0NP | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Little Tinkers Day Nursery Full day care · 42 places · BB5 5AT | Good (2024) |
| 6 | Little Wonders Nursery Sessional day care · 90 places · BB5 0JD | Good (2023) |
| 7 | Tudor House Day Nursery @ Accrington Full day care · 49 places · BB5 6AT | Good (2023) |
| 8 | Little Brook Nursery Full day care · 72 places · BB5 1RE | Good (2023) |
| 9 | Partou Little Oaks Day Nursery & Pre-School Full day care · 63 places · BB5 1NJ | Good (2023) |
| 10 | Little Stars at First Steps Sessional day care · 32 places · BB5 1SP | Good (2022) |
| 11 | Noah's Ark Day Nursery and Forest School Full day care · 50 places · BB5 2AN | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Accrington?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in North West, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Accrington?
There are 11 nurseries and pre-schools in Accrington; listed first: The Magical Kingdom Nursery And Preschool, Marshmallows Accrington Ltd, Little Stars at the Oaks.
How much does nursery cost in Accrington?
In North West, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £178 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Accrington?
11 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 10 of them inspected so far.
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Neighbourhoods
Accrington North East · Accrington South East · Accrington West
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.