# Rainbow Childcare (Kirkby) Ltd

Rainbow Childcare (Kirkby) Ltd is a full-day nursery at Millbrook Primary School, Kirkby Row, LIVERPOOL, L32 0TG, in Kirkby, Knowsley. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-childcare-kirkby-ltd-ey480321  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Millbrook Primary School, Kirkby Row, LIVERPOOL, L32 0TG
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 0151 548 0893
- Website: http://www.rainbowchildcarekirkby.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY480321

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 26 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY480321

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2014 (Reference EY480321). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY480321)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY480321)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY480321)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/451657)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Millbrook Primary School, Kirkby Row, LIVERPOOL, L32 0TG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.484343,-2.895856

- Station: Kirkby, 0.3 miles
- Station: Headbolt Lane, 0.6 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Millennium Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Millennium Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Millennium Green, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Mill Park, 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 Knowsley there are about 3.8 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 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Kirkby CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Westvale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Melling Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ravenscroft Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Kirkby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-kirkby-2750675) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bloom @ Kirkby Town centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bloom-kirkby-town-centre-2856847) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids In Bloom @ Northwood Childrens Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-in-bloom-northwood-childrens-centre-2881728) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Melling Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/melling-preschool-2747085) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids In Bloom @ Southdene Childrens Centre Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-in-bloom-southdene-childrens-centre-ltd-2689265) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Gems Nursery and After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-nursery-and-after-school-club-ey345926) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rainbow Childcare (Kirkby) Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rainbow Childcare (Kirkby) Ltd Outstanding at its inspection on 26 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rainbow Childcare (Kirkby) Ltd take?

Rainbow Childcare (Kirkby) Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rainbow Childcare (Kirkby) Ltd?

Kirkby is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rainbow Childcare (Kirkby) Ltd?

You can call 0151 548 0893 and visit www.rainbowchildcarekirkby.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY480321)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainbow+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJE5LLYYAYe0gRinkgrRiP55Y)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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