Tudor House Day Nursery, Preston New Rd

Warm relationships and uneven teaching define the choice at this Blackburn nursery. Tudor House Day Nursery, Preston New Rd has capacity for 63 children, accepting ages from birth to five, at 248 Preston New Road.

At its January 2026 inspection, Ofsted judged behaviour and routines, welfare and inclusion to meet the expected standard, with safeguarding standards met, while achievement, curriculum and teaching, and leadership and governance needed attention. That distinction matters: care and learning need separate consideration here.

The early years foundation stage sets the requirements for children's learning, development and care, bringing together learning through everyday experiences and support for children's needs. In January 2026, the curriculum placed emphasis on emotional and social development, movement and language.

At the January 2026 inspection, Ofsted found that progress was inconsistent, with gaps in mathematical learning, literacy and children's knowledge of the wider world, teaching that did not reliably extend language or adapt to children's understanding, and leadership that had not identified all the weaknesses requiring action. Exposure to counting and shapes did not translate into secure understanding of quantities or problem-solving.

The teaching examples make those concerns concrete. In January 2026, an object-naming activity included an incorrect label, while frequent music and rhymes sometimes increased noise during learning. Group storytelling also continued when some children did not understand the ideas being introduced. These are questions about how activities are taught, rather than simply which activities fill the day.

Daily routines supplied practical opportunities too. In January 2026, children practised pouring their drinks and putting on outdoor clothes, and took turns helping at meals. These tasks gave independence an everyday purpose.

In January 2026, staff helped families settle, babies sought comfort from practitioners, and older children became familiar with the daily routine. During personal care, staff used quiet singing; when sharing became difficult, they explained taking turns. Care involved repeated, small interactions rather than just organised activities.

Support was adapted to individual circumstances. In January 2026, staff worked with other agencies, including social workers, and used fidget toys to help some children participate in group activities. Leaders monitored progress to plan additional support. Alongside these arrangements, assessments were not discussed regularly enough between key staff and leaders, leaving quieter children's learning more easily overlooked.

The address is 248 Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 7AA. Opening hours are 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and the nursery operates throughout the year.

Those hours provide the practical starting point for families arranging childcare around work. The learning concerns deserve equal weight when deciding whether the setting meets a child's needs.

• Teaching and curriculum. The January 2026 inspection required changes by 27 February 2026: teaching and activities adapted to children's individual needs, a curriculum covering all seven areas of learning, and better evaluation by leaders to identify weaknesses and guide staff training and coaching. On a visit, ask how activities now build children's understanding in mathematics, literacy and the wider world.
• Leadership and follow-through. In January 2026, leaders needed support to recognise weaknesses and give staff useful feedback. Ask what changes have been made to coaching and reviews of children's progress, especially for quieter children.
• Attendance arrangements. The nursery opens throughout the year, from 7.30am to 6pm on weekdays. Ask which booking pattern and written charge terms would apply to your family's intended attendance.

For families seeking year-round weekday childcare, Tudor House offers a substantial opening window. Its January 2026 picture also included comforting care routines and practical opportunities for independence.

The decision turns on teaching. Families considering this setting should give clear explanations of curriculum changes and staff development considerable weight, alongside how their child would settle and receive individual support.