# Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery

Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery is a full-day nursery at Halton Lodge Children's Centre, Grangeway, Runcorn, WA7 5LU, in Halton Brook, Halton. It is registered for 66 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Pre-School Learning Alliance.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-neighbourhood-nursery-ey279805  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Halton Lodge Children's Centre, Grangeway, Runcorn, WA7 5LU
- Registered places: 66
- Phone: 01928 589234
- Website: https://nursery.eyalliance.org.uk/nursery/ladybirds-nursery/
- Run by: [Pre-School Learning Alliance](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/pre-school-learning-alliance)
- Ofsted URN: EY279805

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY279805

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2005 (Reference EY279805). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY279805)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY279805)
- Registered places: 66 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY279805)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/137834)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Halton Lodge Children's Centre, Grangeway, Runcorn, WA7 5LU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.328847,-2.714277

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Town Hall Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Stenhills Open Space, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Halton there are about 3.1 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (September 2021) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Castle View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Woodside Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Grange School | All-through | 3–16 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Pewithall School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Inadequate (November 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Brow Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [JJ's Early Explorers Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jjs-early-explorers-ltd-2568870) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Play Away Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-away-day-nursery-2888062) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-park-day-nursery-ey336939) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [World of Wonder Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/world-of-wonder-day-nursery-2891173) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Beechwood Nursery & Pre-school Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beechwood-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-2770820) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [S4YC @ St Mary's Preschool & Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/s4yc-st-marys-preschool-and-out-of-school-club-2692938) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery Good at its inspection on 27 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery take?

Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 66 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery?

Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery is run by Pre-School Learning Alliance, which runs 28 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery?

Runcorn is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery?

You can call 01928 589234 and visit nursery.eyalliance.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY279805)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ladybirds+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJbayBG_DiekgREXaqXcDuOx0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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