Best nurseries in Nelson (Pendle)
10 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Pendle, 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 | Smartypants Exclusive Childcare Ltd Full day care · 138 places · BB9 0DZ | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | Edenfield Nursery Full day care · 100 places · BB9 0PQ | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | The Rocking Horse Club Full day care · 92 places · BB9 8BP | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Lynwood Nursery Full day care · 49 places · BB9 0QA | Good (2024) |
| 5 | The Beacon Day Nursery Full day care · 52 places · BB9 7HS | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Pendle Court Day Nursery & Pre-School Full day care · 222 places · BB9 7BT | Good (2022) |
| 7 | Crescent Nursery Nelson Sessional day care · 39 places · BB9 7QP | Not yet inspected |
| 8 | Include Me 2 Pendle Sessional day care · BB9 8EL | Not yet inspected |
| 9 | Naik Gems Nursery Sessional day care · 15 places · BB9 9AJ | Not yet inspected |
| 10 | Star Learning Full day care · BB9 8EH | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Nelson (Pendle)?
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.
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What are the best nurseries in Nelson (Pendle)?
Of 10 nurseries and pre-schools in Nelson (Pendle), 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Smartypants Exclusive Childcare Ltd, Edenfield Nursery, The Rocking Horse Club.
How much does nursery cost in Nelson (Pendle)?
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 Nelson (Pendle)?
10 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 6 of them inspected so far.
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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.