# Over The Rainbow

Over The Rainbow is a full-day nursery at 40 Violet Street, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9EE, in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan. It is registered for 48 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 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/over-the-rainbow-ey485549  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 40 Violet Street, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9EE
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01942 714222
- Website: http://www.overtherainbownursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY485549

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 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/EY485549

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2015 (Reference EY485549). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485549)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485549)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485549)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/813306)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 40 Violet Street, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9EE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.484412,-2.636987

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Liverpool Road Community Garden, 0.2 miles
- Park: Ashton Heath, 0.2 miles
- Park: King George V Playing Fields, 0.3 miles
- Park: Jubilee Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Ashton Town Green Community Park, 0.5 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 Wigan there are about 2.8 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 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| R L Hughes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Nicol Mere School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Willow Grove Primary School |  | 5–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [NURSERYANDM.E LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurseryandm-e-ltd-2695063) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [CareLoveLearn at St Oswald's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carelovelearn-at-st-oswalds-2802129) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Hilton Street Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hilton-street-childcare-ey314359) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [First Steps at Cansfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-at-cansfield-ey476183) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids Planet Mere House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-mere-house-2851079) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Happy Hours Day Nursery & Kool Kidz](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hours-day-nursery-and-kool-kidz-ey448210) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Over The Rainbow's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Over The Rainbow Good at its inspection on 23 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Over The Rainbow take?

Over The Rainbow is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Over The Rainbow?

Bryn is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Over The Rainbow?

You can call 01942 714222 and visit www.overtherainbownursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485549)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Over+the+Rainbow+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJSaHmwfgEe0gRYLNRnvvl-AM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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