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- Room for 32 childrenA mid-sized nursery
- Before and after schoolCare around the school day and in holidays
More official details
- Type of provider
- Childcare on non-domestic premises · Out-of-school day care
- Run by
- Play And Learn Scheme Community Interest Company
- Registered with Ofsted
- 02/04/2026
- Local council
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Region
- North West
- Ofsted reference (URN)
- 2893326
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About PALS-Longshaw Juniors
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A before and after school club in Blackburn. Registered for 32 places and run by Play And Learn Scheme Community Interest Company.
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Location
Longshaw Community Junior School, Park Lee Road, Blackburn, BB2 3NX
PALS-Longshaw Juniors
Longshaw Community Junior School, Park Lee Road, Blackburn
BB2 3NX
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