# Palacefields Daycare Centre

Palacefields Daycare Centre is a full-day nursery at Palacefields C J School, Badger Close, Palacefields, Runcorn, WA7 2QW, in Town Park, Halton. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/palacefields-daycare-centre-303479  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Palacefields C J School, Badger Close, Palacefields, Runcorn, WA7 2QW
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: 303479

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 February 2024, 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/16/303479

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1998 (Reference 303479). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303479)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303479)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303479)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 August 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/126187)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Palacefields C J School, Badger Close, Palacefields, Runcorn, WA7 2QW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.323610,-2.686070

- Station: Runcorn East, 0.9 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Town Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Upland Community Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Glen Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Halton there are about 3.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palace Fields Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Brookvale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Inadequate (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Berteline's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Hillview Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Brookvale Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brookvale-nursery-ey280215) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [World of Wonder Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/world-of-wonder-day-nursery-2891173) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Murdishaw West Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/murdishaw-west-pre-school-playgroup-303477) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Hillview Under Five's Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillview-under-fives-pre-school-playgroup-303469) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Beechwood Nursery & Pre-school Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beechwood-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-2770820) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [S4YC @ St Mary's Preschool & Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/s4yc-st-marys-preschool-and-out-of-school-club-2692938) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Palacefields Daycare Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Palacefields Daycare Centre Good at its inspection on 6 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Palacefields Daycare Centre take?

Palacefields Daycare Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Palacefields Daycare Centre?

Runcorn East is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303479)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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