# Little Rainbows Nursery

Little Rainbows Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Church, Abingdon Street, Blackpool, FY1 1PP, in Blackpool. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 13 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Right Start Day Nurseries (Lancashire) Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rainbows-nursery-ey436056  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Church, Abingdon Street, Blackpool, FY1 1PP
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01253 290694
- Website: https://rightstartdaynurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Right Start Day Nurseries (Lancashire) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/right-start-day-nurseries-lancashire-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY436056

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 June 2022, 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/EY436056

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2012 (Reference EY436056). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436056)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436056)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436056)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Church, Abingdon Street, Blackpool, FY1 1PP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.820530,-3.053793

- Station: Talbot Road (Blackpool Tramway), 0.1 miles
- Station: North Pier (Blackpool Tramway), 0.2 miles
- Station: North Station (Blackpool Tramway), 0.2 miles
- 34 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Harold Larwood Park, 0.5 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 Blackpool there are about 3.9 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Devonshire Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Westminster Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2021) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Revoe Learning Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Woodlands School |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Park Community Academy |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little George's Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-georges-nursery-school-ey548530) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids Planet Blackpool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-blackpool-2670577) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Primrose House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/primrose-house-nursery-ey496035) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Playdays Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-nursery-ey563623) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Teepee Childcare Links Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teepee-childcare-links-road-2826313) | Requires improvement |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Layton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/layton-pre-school-ey492327) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Rainbows Nursery Good at its inspection on 29 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Little Rainbows Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Rainbows Nursery?

Little Rainbows Nursery is run by Right Start Day Nurseries (Lancashire) Ltd, which runs 5 nurseries.

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

Talbot Road (Blackpool Tramway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Rainbows Nursery?

You can call 01253 290694 and visit rightstartdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436056)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Rainbows+Children%27s+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJiYDmulpFe0gRWvAWuZtcp-4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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