# Rahma Childcare

Rahma Childcare is a sessional pre-school at Somali Development Service, 39-39a Abingdon Road, LEICESTER, LE2 1HA, in Highfields, Leicester. It is registered for 50 children. It was last inspected by Ofsted in September 2025, without a quality grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rahma-childcare-ey393154  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Somali Development Service, 39-39a Abingdon Road, LEICESTER, LE2 1HA
- Registered places: 50
- Ofsted URN: EY393154

## Ofsted and official records

It was last inspected by Ofsted on 16 September 2025, without a quality grade.

Inspection history:

- 16 September 2025: Ofsted inspection, Met
- 10 December 2024: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393154

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2009 (Reference EY393154). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393154)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 16 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393154)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393154)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Somali Development Service, 39-39a Abingdon Road, LEICESTER, LE2 1HA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.625983,-1.115360

- Station: Leicester, 0.6 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Victoria Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: St Mary’s Triangle, 0.3 miles
- Park: Prebend Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Spinney Hill Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leicester there are about 4.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medway Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Leicester Therapeutic School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Al-Islamia Institute for Education |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Crispin's School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Sparkenhoe Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Uplands Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Highfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Love 2 Learn Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/love-2-learn-nursery-limited-2687207) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Happy Little Hearts](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-little-hearts-ey549456) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Leicester City](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-leicester-city-ey259769) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Preschool Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-preschool-group-258305) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Companions Leicester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-companions-leicester-ey498117) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Al-Islamia Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/al-islamia-pre-school-ey373416) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rahma Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Rahma Childcare was last inspected by Ofsted on 16 September 2025, without a quality grade.

### How many children can Rahma Childcare take?

Rahma Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rahma Childcare?

Leicester is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393154)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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