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£59/day*
Partou Little Oaks Day Nursery & Pre-School
10 Cannon Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1NJ
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 63 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Accrington
Accrington has 57 registered childcare providers in Lancashire’s latest local assessment, with enough early-years capacity across the area overall. For families around Barnfield, Peel, Spring Hill and central Accrington, the more useful comparison is often between actual availability, fees, funded hours, opening times and Ofsted outcomes rather than simply finding the closest setting.
Childcare numbers for Accrington
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Outstanding nurseries
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Funded childcare
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Total nurseries
1
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£186/week
· £9672/year
Based on the area average of £62/day
Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Accrington?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Lancashire County Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
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Nursery questions in Accrington
Are there enough nursery places in Accrington?
Overall, yes. Lancashire’s 2025/26 Childcare Sufficiency Assessment estimates 1,911 working-to places for 0–4-year-olds against demand for 1,517, giving Accrington spare capacity overall. Individual nurseries can still be full.
How much do nurseries cost in Accrington?
The latest Hyndburn childcare fee survey puts typical reported hourly rates across provider types at about £5.00–£6.69, with day nurseries reaching £6.69 per hour. Individual Accrington nursery fees can differ by age, session and extras.
How many childcare providers are there in Accrington?
Lancashire recorded 57 childcare providers in the Accrington area for 2025/26. Five new providers registered and one closed over the previous year, producing a net increase of four.
What do Ofsted results look like for Accrington childcare?
Lancashire’s latest assessment records 2 Outstanding and 37 Good Ofsted judgements across the Accrington provider categories shown, alongside a smaller number of other outcomes and providers awaiting inspection. Always check the individual nursery’s latest report before choosing.
Can working parents get funded childcare in Accrington?
Yes. Eligible working parents can receive up to 30 funded hours a week from the term after their child turns 9 months until school age. Lancashire County Council manages the entitlement for Accrington families.
What SEND nursery provision is available in Accrington?
In Lancashire’s latest survey, 90% of responding Accrington providers offered places for children with SEND, with 148 children recorded as accessing those places. Families can also use Lancashire’s SEND Local Offer for early-years support and services.