# Tower Tots

Tower Tots is a full-day nursery at Tower College, Mill Lane, Rainhill, PRESCOT, L35 6NE, in Rainhill, St Helens. It is registered for 115 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tower-tots-2800599  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Tower College, Mill Lane, Rainhill, PRESCOT, L35 6NE
- Registered places: 115
- Ofsted URN: 2800599

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2024 (Reference 2800599). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2800599)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2800599)
- Registered places: 115 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2800599)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/221435)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Tower College, Mill Lane, Rainhill, PRESCOT, L35 6NE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.406772,-2.759429

- Station: Rainhill, 0.8 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In St Helens there are about 3.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower College |  | 2–16 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Oakdene Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Rainhill Community Nursery | Nursery | 2–4 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Ann's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Cronton Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Sutton Manor Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kidzone Preschool and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidzone-preschool-and-out-of-school-club-2604560) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Sandfield Natural Play Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandfield-natural-play-centre-ey342763) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Wilmere Lane Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wilmere-lane-nursery-school-2715176) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Kids Planet Whiston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-whiston-2750702) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Portico](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portico-ey552592) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Lynwood Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lynwood-day-nursery-313084) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Tower Tots take?

Tower Tots is registered with Ofsted for up to 115 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Tower Tots?

Rainhill is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2800599)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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