# Little Rainbows Nursery

Little Rainbows Nursery is a full-day nursery at 16 Wooley Street, Wallsend, NE28 6HB, in Wallsend, North Tyneside. It was last inspected by Ofsted in August 2024, without a quality grade. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 13 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Rascals Playtime Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rainbows-nursery-2661943  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 16 Wooley Street, Wallsend, NE28 6HB
- Phone: 0191 580 7130
- Website: https://www.littlerainbowsnursery.uk/
- Run by: [Rascals Playtime Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rascals-playtime-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2661943

## Ofsted and official records

It was last inspected by Ofsted on 21 August 2024, without a quality grade.

Inspection history:

- 21 August 2024: Ofsted inspection, Met
- 28 March 2024: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2661943

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2021 (Reference 2661943). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2661943)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 21 August 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2661943)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 November 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1499816)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 16 Wooley Street, Wallsend, NE28 6HB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.988987,-1.532706

- Station: Wallsend (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), under 0.1 miles
- Station: Hadrian Road (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.7 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: Richardson Dees Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: The Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: The Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: The Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In North Tyneside there are about 3.5 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

- Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carville Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (September 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Richardson Dees Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Western Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (November 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Rascals Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rascals-childcare-ey543464) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Shooting Stars Wallsend](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shooting-stars-wallsend-2684720) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Kids Planet Wallsend](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-wallsend-2739904) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Footprints Day Nursery Wallsend](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footprints-day-nursery-wallsend-2496381) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Shining Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-ey467413) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Millers Dene Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/millers-dene-day-care-ey416133) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Little Rainbows Nursery was last inspected by Ofsted on 21 August 2024, without a quality grade.

### Who runs Little Rainbows Nursery?

Little Rainbows Nursery is run by Rascals Playtime Childcare Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

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

Wallsend (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Rainbows Nursery?

You can call 0191 580 7130 and visit www.littlerainbowsnursery.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2661943)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Rainbows+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJsSYG0y5xfkgR_Vse3eALI_Y)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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