# Little Raindrops

Little Raindrops is a sessional pre-school at Little Raindrops Pre-School, Chapple Drive, HAVERHILL, CB9 0DU, in Haverhill, Suffolk. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-raindrops-ey426802  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Little Raindrops Pre-School, Chapple Drive, HAVERHILL, CB9 0DU
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07957 747767
- Ofsted URN: EY426802

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 January 2023, 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/EY426802

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2011 (Reference EY426802). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426802)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426802)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426802)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1674838)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Little Raindrops Pre-School, Chapple Drive, HAVERHILL, CB9 0DU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.090013,0.435057

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Suffolk 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Cangle Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Place Farm Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Westfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Felix Roman Catholic Primary School, Haverhill | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Burton End Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Clements Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Coupals Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Castle Manor Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sandcastle Playgroup Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandcastle-playgroup-limited-ey371488) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Lilypads Day Nursery & Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilypads-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-ey448938) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Wonders Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wonders-preschool-ey451151) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Happy Faces Pre-school (LAMPH)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-faces-pre-school-lamph-251506) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Castle Fields Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-fields-pre-school-ey549014) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Unity Stars Norton Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/unity-stars-norton-road-2851823) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Raindrops Good at its inspection on 26 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Raindrops take?

Little Raindrops is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Raindrops?

You can call 07957 747767.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426802)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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