# S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery

S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Rudheath Youth Centre, Gadbrook Road, Rudheath, Northwich, CW9 7JL, in Higher Shurlach, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by S4YC Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/s4yc-little-owls-preschool-and-nursery-2699856  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Rudheath Youth Centre, Gadbrook Road, Rudheath, Northwich, CW9 7JL
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 07940 718772
- Run by: [S4YC Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/s4yc-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2699856

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 April 2024, 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/16/2699856

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2022 (Reference 2699856). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699856)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699856)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699856)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1568029)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Rudheath Youth Centre, Gadbrook Road, Rudheath, Northwich, CW9 7JL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.250649,-2.482297

- Station: Northwich, 1.0 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Gadbrook Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Griffiths Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Elizabethan Way Play Area, 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 West and Chester there are about 2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Victoria Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Leftwich Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Adventure Wellbeing School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| Lostock Gralam CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Kingsmead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chrysalis Day Nursery Cheshire Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chrysalis-day-nursery-cheshire-limited-ey485239) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [S4YC @ Victoria Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/s4yc-victoria-road-2750652) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Naturally Curious Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/naturally-curious-day-nursery-2857833) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Smallworld Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smallworld-pre-school-305301) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Adam's Nursery Northwich](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/adams-nursery-northwich-2861815) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Weavers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-weavers-day-nursery-ey553331) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery Good at its inspection on 22 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery take?

S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### Who runs S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery?

S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery is run by S4YC Limited, which runs 22 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery?

Northwich is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery?

You can call 07940 718772.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699856)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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