A BLACKBURN nursery has proved it is one of the best in East Lancashire by gaining top inspection results.

Kennedys Kidz, Preston New Road, was awarded an outstanding, or Grade 1, mark by the Government’s education watchdog Ofsted.

The nursery is run by husband and wife team Brenda and Terry Kennedy who said they were over-joyed by the results.

Mr Kennedy said: “We are over the moon, we were blown away when we found out we had achieved outstanding in our Ofsted inspection.”

Inspectors said in the report: “Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding.

"All children's needs are met in an exemplary way whilst they are cared for in the setting.

“Children's welfare is promoted highly effectively as the childminder works with parents and other professionals in a skilled way.

“Children very safe and secure at all times and thoroughly enjoy the time they spend at the childminders.

"Children experience a rich variety of activities in an environment which is superbly tailored for them.”

The nursery held a celebratory party to mark the achievement.