# Little Rays Daycare Ltd

Little Rays Daycare Ltd is a full-day nursery at Loseley estate Nature reserve, near Watts Gallery, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ, in Compton, Surrey. It is registered for 24 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Little Rays Daycare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rays-daycare-ltd-2770415  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Loseley estate Nature reserve, near Watts Gallery, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ
- Registered places: 24
- Run by: [Little Rays Daycare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-rays-daycare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2770415

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 24 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2770415

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2024 (Reference 2770415). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2770415)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2770415)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2770415)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Loseley estate Nature reserve, near Watts Gallery, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.222028,-0.629439

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Surrey there are about 2.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loseley Fields Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Onslow Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Puttenham CofE Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Guildford Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Queen Eleanor's Church of England School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Kings College Guildford | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ultimate Activity Camps at Prior's Field School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ultimate-activity-camps-at-priors-field-school-ey479192) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [First Steps First Guildford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-first-guildford-2884670) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Rainbow Corner Loseley Fields](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-corner-loseley-fields-2792212) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Guildford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-guildford-119968) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Wilderness Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wilderness-pre-school-ey299152) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Day Nursery and Preschool Guildford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-day-nursery-and-preschool-guildford-ey331522) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Rays Daycare Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Little Rays Daycare Ltd was inspected on 24 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Little Rays Daycare Ltd take?

Little Rays Daycare Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Rays Daycare Ltd?

Little Rays Daycare Ltd is run by Little Rays Daycare Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2770415)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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