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.
13. Holy Family Playgroup (with out of school clubs)
Located on Links Road, Blackpool. Rated: Good for all categories in a report published October 13. Photo: Google Maps
14. Chestnut Cherubs
Located on Fleetwood Road North, Thornton-Cleveleys. Rated: Good for all categories in a report published August 25. Photo: Google Maps
15. Little Rainbows Nursery
Located on Abingdon Street, Blackpool. Rated: Good for all categories in a report published August 9. Photo: Google Maps
16. Ribby Hall Nursery and Preschool
Located on Ribby Road, Wrea Green. Rated: Good for all categories in a report published July 22. Photo: Google Maps
17. Huckleberry's Nursery & Pre School Ltd
Located on Pilling Lane, Preesall. Rated: Good for all categories in a report published July 21. Photo: Google Maps
18. Marmalade Nursery
Located on Lawsons Road, Thornton-Cleveleys. Rated: Good for all categories in a report published May 11. Photo: Google Maps