Last week, the Gazette revealed which primary schools in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre were classed as outstanding, but now we are turning our attention to the pre-school nurseries.
We have collected the 21 nurseries across the three areas who had new Ofsted ratings given in 2022, all of which were classed as either outstanding or good.
Take a look at the nurseries below, ordered from the highest rating to the lowest and by publication date.
*The Gazette has not included special nursery schools in this list.
**The numbers next to each nursery do not reflect a numbered ranking; they are automatic headlines for images.
1. Nurseries in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre
21 nurseries received new ratings this year. Photo: Pexels
2. Mini Me's Beach Nursery
Located on Carr Gate, Thornton-Cleveleys. Rated: Outstanding for all categories in a report published November 7. Photo: Google Maps
3. Skylarks Nursery and Out of School Care
Located on Windermere Avenue, Fleetwood. Rated: Outstanding for all categories in a report published September 1. Photo: Google Maps
4. Busy Bee Pre-School
Located on Poulton Road, Fleetwood. Rated: Outstanding for all categories in a report published August 19. Photo: Google Maps
5. Our Lady Star of the Sea Nursery
Located on Kenilworth Road, St Annes. Rated: Outstanding for all categories in a report published July 25. Photo: Google Maps
6. The Learning Tree
Located on Whitehills Drive, Blackpool. Rated: Outstanding for all categories in a report published July 4. Photo: Google Maps