# Little Rainbows Day Nursery

Little Rainbows Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at H M Prison, Styal Road, Styal, WILMSLOW, SK9 4HR, in Lacey Green, Cheshire East. It is registered for 10 children. It was last inspected by Ofsted in October 2024, without a quality grade. It is run by Action For Children Developments Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rainbows-day-nursery-2686235  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: H M Prison, Styal Road, Styal, WILMSLOW, SK9 4HR
- Registered places: 10
- Run by: [Action For Children Developments Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/action-for-children-developments-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2686235

## Ofsted and official records

It was last inspected by Ofsted on 29 October 2024, without a quality grade.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2686235

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2022 (Reference 2686235). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2686235)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2686235)
- Registered places: 10 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2686235)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: H M Prison, Styal Road, Styal, WILMSLOW, SK9 4HR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.341337,-2.238674

- Station: Styal, 0.5 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Carrs, 0.3 miles
- Park: Lacey Green Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cheshire East there are about 2.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacey Green Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Pownall Hall School |  | 0–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Styal Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Aurora Summerfields School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Gorsey Bank Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Wilmslow Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Handforth Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Robin Room at Woodlands Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-robin-room-at-woodlands-nursery-2670353) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Garden Nursery at Wilmslow Prep](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-garden-nursery-at-wilmslow-prep-2589073) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Steppingstones Montessori Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/steppingstones-montessori-ltd-2871209) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Rainbow Pre-school (Handforth) CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-handforth-cio-2740630) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Noah's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-nursery-305214) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Pepperberry Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pepperberry-day-nursery-ey429884) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Little Rainbows Day Nursery was last inspected by Ofsted on 29 October 2024, without a quality grade.

### How many children can Little Rainbows Day Nursery take?

Little Rainbows Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 10 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Rainbows Day Nursery?

Little Rainbows Day Nursery is run by Action For Children Developments Limited, which runs 22 nurseries.

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

Styal is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2686235)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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