# Rainbow Day Nursery

Rainbow Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 6b Station Road, Croston, LEYLAND, PR26 9RJ, in Croston, Lancashire. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Rainbow Day Nursery Golborne Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-ey488592  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 6b Station Road, Croston, LEYLAND, PR26 9RJ
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01772 600580
- Run by: [Rainbow Day Nursery Golborne Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rainbow-day-nursery-golborne-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY488592

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 October 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/EY488592

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2015 (Reference EY488592). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488592)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488592)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488592)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/773742)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 6b Station Road, Croston, LEYLAND, PR26 9RJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.666518,-2.776557

- Station: Croston, under 0.1 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Croston Village Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Croston Acorns Nursery and Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/croston-acorns-nursery-and-pre-school-ey449320) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Fairy Bridge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairy-bridge-nursery-2674249) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Bank Hall Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bank-hall-kindergarten-309225) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Moss Side Village Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moss-side-village-playgroup-309394) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Thrive Leyland Meadows](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrive-leyland-meadows-ey499417) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [CareLoveLearn at Tarleton Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carelovelearn-at-tarleton-nursery-2802130) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rainbow Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rainbow Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 3 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rainbow Day Nursery take?

Rainbow Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Rainbow Day Nursery?

Rainbow Day Nursery is run by Rainbow Day Nursery Golborne Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Rainbow Day Nursery?

Croston is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rainbow Day Nursery?

You can call 01772 600580.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488592)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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