# MiChild Little Thornton

MiChild Little Thornton is a full-day nursery at 113 Victoria Road East, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 5HQ, in Thornton, Lancashire. It is registered for 56 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by MiChild Blackpool Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/michild-little-thornton-2846908  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 113 Victoria Road East, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 5HQ
- Registered places: 56
- Run by: [MiChild Blackpool Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/michild-blackpool-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2846908

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2025 (Reference 2846908). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2846908)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2846908)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2846908)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1864744)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 113 Victoria Road East, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 5HQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.871342,-3.006612

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hawthorne Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Lancashire there are about 2.7 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Stanah Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Some aspects not as strong (December 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Great Arley School |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Thornton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Anchorsholme Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Thornton Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thornton-pre-school-playgroup-ey271296) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Marmalade Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marmalade-nursery-2540885) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Windmill Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windmill-day-nursery-502179) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Oak Tree Nursery School Stanah](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-tree-nursery-school-stanah-ey549517) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Planet Thornton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-thornton-2683675) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Sacred Heart Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sacred-heart-pre-school-ey318019) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can MiChild Little Thornton take?

MiChild Little Thornton is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### Who runs MiChild Little Thornton?

MiChild Little Thornton is run by MiChild Blackpool Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to MiChild Little Thornton?

Cleveleys (Blackpool Tramway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2846908)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Thornton+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ_3eldQBDe0gRdffOnm3MN8Y)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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