# Small World Nursery

Small World Nursery is a full-day nursery at Small World Nursery, 2 Liege Road, LEYLAND, PR25 2ES, in Leyland, Lancashire. It is registered for 30 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 8 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-world-nursery-2812905  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Small World Nursery, 2 Liege Road, LEYLAND, PR25 2ES
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01772 454166
- Website: http://www.smallworldnurseryleyland.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2812905

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 16 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2812905

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2024 (Reference 2812905). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2812905)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2812905)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2812905)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1765069)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Small World Nursery, 2 Liege Road, LEYLAND, PR25 2ES

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.691399,-2.695122

- Station: Leyland, 0.6 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Worden Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Woburn Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: Strawberry Valley Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Worden Park Play Area, 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 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

- Google: 4.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlea Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Leyland Methodist Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2021) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Leyland Methodist Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Northbrook Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Farington Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [First Footsteps (Leyland)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-footsteps-leyland-ey257949) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Yewlands Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yewlands-day-nursery-2563260) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Pre-School (Leyland) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-pre-school-leyland-ltd-ey452428) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Partou Stonehouse Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-stonehouse-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2502724) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Orchard House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-house-nursery-school-ey396916) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Sheen's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sheens-nursery-2745843) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Small World Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Small World Nursery was inspected on 16 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Small World Nursery take?

Small World Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Small World Nursery?

Leyland is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Small World Nursery?

You can call 01772 454166 and visit www.smallworldnurseryleyland.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2812905)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Small+World+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ2bVjRVsNe0gRGq0aShDMPSM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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