Chez Nanny Nursery, Foxcroft

Mud kitchen play, steep slopes and tree climbing give Chez Nanny Nursery, Foxcroft an adventurous character. In September 2025, children explored outdoors through energetic, self-directed play, with opportunities to build strength and coordination alongside their friendships.

Ofsted rated the nursery Good on 9 September 2025. Based in Burnley, it has capacity for 75 children and accepts ages from 3 to 59 months. The clearest consideration for families with babies is settling: the September 2025 findings called for arrangements better tailored to each child.

In September 2025, physical activity took several forms: children pedalled tricycles, climbed trees and tackled steps, while babies practised pulling up, balancing and crawling through tunnels. Dough, scissors and mark-making brought smaller hand movements into the day. These experiences gave children different ways to practise using their bodies.

The early years foundation stage is the framework for children's learning, development and care: here, its everyday expression included play, conversation and growing independence. In September 2025, learning was sequenced around communication, independence and physical development, with individual activities shaped by children's interests and next steps.

Stories were interactive language opportunities. During September 2025, staff varied their voices, drew attention to vocabulary and connected pictures with familiar examples. Outings to a library, woodland and a home for older people extended children's experiences beyond the nursery. Staff also shared cultural experiences through discussions of religions, celebrations and food.

At the September 2025 inspection, Ofsted found safeguarding effective and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well supported to make progress, with external professionals involved and regular parent reviews. This linked specialist advice with conversations about each child's needs.

In September 2025, staff helped children name emotions, think about kindness and work through disagreements. Parents received detailed accounts of their children's days, giving them material for conversations and learning at home. Staff also had opportunities to discuss their strengths and training needs with leaders.

Baby settling needed more individual attention. In September 2025, staff collected information about routines and preferences, but organised settling sessions around nursery needs rather than adapting them sufficiently to each baby. That distinction matters: gathering information is only useful if it changes the arrangements.

Health routines included supervised tooth brushing in September 2025. Children were encouraged to stay hydrated and discussed healthy eating over balanced meals. Transition activities included meeting future teachers and watching school sporting events, helping children become familiar with their next setting.

The address is 22a Foxcroft, Burnley, BB12 0EH. Opening hours are 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, across the year, with closures for bank holidays and one week at Christmas.

In September 2025, the nursery provided funded early years education.

• Baby settling. September 2025 findings identified insufficiently individual settling arrangements. At a visit, ask how your baby's routines would shape the sessions and how those sessions can be adjusted.
• Outdoor challenge. September 2025 activities included tree climbing and steep slopes. Ask to see how outdoor experiences are adapted for your child's stage of development.
• Christmas cover. The nursery closes for one week at Christmas as well as bank holidays. Families needing care during those periods will need another arrangement.

Chez Nanny suits families who value active outdoor play, language-rich activities and experiences beyond the nursery. Its September 2025 assessment supports that picture, while baby settling deserves close attention. The weekday opening window provides a useful practical anchor, with the Christmas closure an essential planning detail.