Welcome to
Les Enfants Nursery & Forest School

a magical
adventure awaits…

Welcome to Les Enfants Nursery & Forest School

a magical adventure awaits…

Welcome to Les Enfants Nursery and Forest School, where a magical adventure awaits children, parents, and staff alike. Set in a beautiful Victorian building, in a quiet part of Darwen, with established gardens and play areas providing children with exciting places to explore, play and learn, our nursery offers the ideal environment for exceptional childcare. Our commitment to excellence has been recognised by Ofsted, awarding us a Good rating.

We are part of a small group of four nurseries, each sharing our values of creating safe, loving environments for children to thrive. Our other nurseries include; The Ark Mytholmroyd (Mytholmroyd), The Ark Littleborough (Littleborough) and Little Lambs (Bolton).

We share these values that define everything we do.

Honest and Trustworthy
Positive
Creative and Innovative
Caring

Welcome to Les Enfants Nursery and Forest School, where a magical adventure awaits children, parents, and staff alike. Set in a beautiful Victorian building, in a quiet part of Darwen, with established gardens and play areas providing children with exciting places to explore, play and learn, our nursery offers the ideal environment for exceptional childcare. Our commitment to excellence has been recognised by Ofsted, awarding us a Good rating.

We are part of a small group of four nurseries, each sharing our values of creating safe, loving environments for children to thrive. Our other nurseries include; The Ark Mytholmroyd (Mytholmroyd), The Ark Littleborough (Littleborough) and Little Lambs (Bolton).

We share these values
that define everything we do.

Honest and Trustworthy

We believe in open communication and strong partnerships with parents.

Positive

We approach everything with enthusiasm and care, ensuring children feel happy and secure.

Creative and Innovative

Our state-of-the-art facilities and outdoor learning programmes foster creativity and exploration.

Caring

At the heart of what we do is nurturing every child, ensuring they feel valued and supported.

Excellence Recognised

We offer exceptional childcare for our families in a stimulating and nurturing environment empowering our children and teaching them skills for life.

Our goals are to have happy, healthy and thriving children, involved and reassured parents alongside a knowledgeable and motivated team.

Our focus on quality has been rewarded by Ofsted, with a consistently Good rating.

A Focus On Outdoor Learning

Our focus on outdoor learning, through our Forest School programme, encourages children to develop confidence and independence. We also provide rich, diverse curricula that promote learning through play, centred around each child’s unique interests.

We offer programmes for children aged 0-5, all designed to support your child’s growth and development.

Manager Introduction

Hello and welcome!

With over 21 years of experience in leadership and managerial roles within early years education, I have built my career around my unwavering passion for delivering exceptional childcare. It’s my mission to ensure that every child at Les Enfants has the opportunity to reach their full potential in a supportive, inspiring, and safe environment.

I believe a child’s education should be based on exploration, curiosity, and active learning. By creating a child-centred approach, we encourage each child to follow their natural curiosities, nurturing their creativity and love of learning in the process. My commitment is to provide an environment where every child can flourish, grow, and develop in a way that’s unique to them.

I am excited to welcome you and your family to Les Enfants and look forward to partnering with you on this special journey!

– Tanya Thorley

Feedback From Parents

Thank you to all the parents who feel Les Enfants has left a positive impact on their children.