# Rhymetime Nursery

Rhymetime Nursery is a full-day nursery at Southbrook, Corby, NN18 9BE, in Great Oakley, North Northamptonshire. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 12 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Avenue Nannies Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rhymetime-nursery-ey258797  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Southbrook, Corby, NN18 9BE
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 01536 741144
- Run by: [Avenue Nannies Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/avenue-nannies-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY258797

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 4 January 2023, 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/EY258797

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2003 (Reference EY258797). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY258797)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY258797)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY258797)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/920491)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Southbrook, Corby, NN18 9BE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.478248,-0.721974

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In North Northamptonshire there are about 3.5 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

- Google: 4.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Hazel Leys Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Maplefields Academy |  | 5–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Danesholme Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Danesholme Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Beanfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Red Kite Academy |  | 4–18 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kingswood Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingswood-community-nursery-ey537251) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Squirrels Day Nursery Corby Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-day-nursery-corby-ltd-ey356271) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Corby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-corby-ey486942) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Oakey Dokey Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakey-dokey-childcare-ey440387) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St Brendans Parish Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-brendans-parish-playgroup-220068) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Zig Zag Day Nursery Corby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zig-zag-day-nursery-corby-ey544211) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rhymetime Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rhymetime Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 4 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rhymetime Nursery take?

Rhymetime Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### Who runs Rhymetime Nursery?

Rhymetime Nursery is run by Avenue Nannies Limited, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Rhymetime Nursery?

Corby is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rhymetime Nursery?

You can call 01536 741144.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY258797)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rhymetime+Nursery+Corby&query_place_id=ChIJf5tDzdadd0gRxH7TfA8m-mE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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