# Rainbow Pre-school (Handforth) CIO

Rainbow Pre-school (Handforth) CIO is a full-day nursery at Youth Centre, Old Road, Handforth, SK9 3AZ, in Handforth, Cheshire East. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-handforth-cio-2740630  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Youth Centre, Old Road, Handforth, SK9 3AZ
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 07914 655692
- Website: http://www.rainbowpreschoolnursery.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2740630

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 January 2025, 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/16/2740630

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2023 (Reference 2740630). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2740630)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2740630)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2740630)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 11 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1874362)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Youth Centre, Old Road, Handforth, SK9 3AZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.346932,-2.213094

- Station: Handforth, under 0.1 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Meriton Road Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Stanley Hall Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Cheshire East there are about 2.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Handforth Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Aurora Summerfields School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| The Wilmslow Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (December 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Willow House School |  | 5–14 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| Royal School, Manchester |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (November 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Lacey Green Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Outwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Noah's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-nursery-305214) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Fun Frogs Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fun-frogs-day-nursery-ltd-ey554755) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Planet The Pod](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-the-pod-2851081) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Footsteps Wilmslow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-wilmslow-ey409494) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Little Acorns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-acorns-day-nursery-ey471924) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Rainbows Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rainbows-day-nursery-2686235) | Met |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rainbow Pre-school (Handforth) CIO's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rainbow Pre-school (Handforth) CIO Good at its inspection on 23 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rainbow Pre-school (Handforth) CIO take?

Rainbow Pre-school (Handforth) CIO is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rainbow Pre-school (Handforth) CIO?

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

### How do I contact Rainbow Pre-school (Handforth) CIO?

You can call 07914 655692 and visit www.rainbowpreschoolnursery.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2740630)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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