PALS is a trusted, OFSTED-registered childcare provider offering high-quality, affordable services to families across the North West. Led by highly qualified and skilled practitioners and an enthusiastic and experienced management team, we strive to deliver excellence in all that we do.
Children are at the forefront of everything that we offer.
PALS offers a safe, nurturing out-of-school experience for children aged 4–11, with fun, enriching activities and flexible booking and payment options that support busy families.



PALS delivers trusted, Ofsted-registered childcare in partnership with primary schools across the North West.
We continue to grow our provision and welcome enquiries from schools and communities looking to introduce high-quality PALS childcare.
St Mary’s RC Primary School
St Charles’ Primary School
St Hubert’s Primary School
St James The Less Primary School
Benjamin Hargreaves C of E Primary School
Briercliffe Primary School
Water Primary School
Darwen St Joseph’s Primary School
St Stephen’s Primary School
St Wulstan’s Primary School
Grange Primary School
St Mary’s and St Joseph’s Primary School
We’re partnering with new schools to bring our trusted wraparound care and holiday clubs to more families.
Interested in bringing PALS to your school? Feel free to contact our team.
PALS have been looking after my child since they first opened their childcare facility at our Primary school. They are a very friendly team and provide great customer service. It is easy to book sessions and make changes if need be. They have fun activities every day and themed days too which my son loves. He has healthy food at snack times which is reassuring to me and enjoys his time at after school club.
Our daughter loves going to after school club at St James The Less, so much so she wants to go when we don’t even need the service some weeks! Elle and the team always respond quickly to any emails sent when help is needed with iPal.
My son attends the after school club each week at St Francis, Blackburn. Elle and team are both fantastic with my son (and all of the other children)! The activities are well planned and keep the children entertained. They always try and do themed evenings such as movie night, which are usually a great success. Some weeks my son doesn’t even need to attend the after school club but he insists on going he has that much fun! Thanks for your dedication and hard work, it doesn’t go unnoticed!
My daughter thoroughly enjoys PALS before and after school club. She has built a fantastic rapport with the coaches and it brings me great reassurance to know that she is happy and comfortable in the setting. The booking process is super easy and enquiries are dealt with quickly and efficiently. Thank you to all of the team.
My child loves attending PALS because the teachers are always positive and helpful. This has been the case since September, he instantly felt comfortable around them. The staff take a genuine interest in the children and have their best interests in mind. I feel comfortable leaving Leo to have fun with you guys whilst I’m at work as I know he’s in safe hands and the sessions are always organised filled with fun activities to do! Thanks for all that you do!
