# Little Rainbows

Little Rainbows is a full-day nursery at Stakesby Primary Academy, Byland Road, Whitby, YO21 1HY, in Castle Park, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 53 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rainbows-2752132  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Stakesby Primary Academy, Byland Road, Whitby, YO21 1HY
- Registered places: 53
- Phone: 01947 820231
- Website: https://www.littlerainbowsnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2752132

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 February 2025, 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/16/2752132

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2023 (Reference 2752132). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752132)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752132)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752132)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1879507)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Stakesby Primary Academy, Byland Road, Whitby, YO21 1HY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.484288,-0.630234

- Station: Whitby, 0.6 miles
- Station: Ruswarp, 1.0 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pannett Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: South Seas Garden, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

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

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stakesby Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| West Cliff Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Airy Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| East Whitby Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Whitby School | Secondary | 11–19 | Requires improvement (November 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Wooden Horse At St. Hildas](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wooden-horse-at-st-hildas-ey550220) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Roseville Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roseville-childcare-2655596) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Fylingdales Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fylingdales-pre-school-playgroup-400307) | Good |  |  | 5.1 miles |
| [Little Teapots Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-teapots-nursery-ltd-2846068) |  |  |  | 6.2 miles |
| [Egton Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/egton-playgroup-400306) | Good |  |  | 6.2 miles |
| [Country Rascals Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/country-rascals-nursery-ey499966) | Good |  |  | 9.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Rainbows's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Rainbows Good at its inspection on 11 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Rainbows take?

Little Rainbows is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Rainbows?

Whitby is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Rainbows?

You can call 01947 820231 and visit www.littlerainbowsnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752132)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Rainbows+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJe5ngqf8Xf0gR4qsulvZnUlc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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