# Woodlands Day Nursery

Woodlands Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Carr Lane, Chorley, PR7 3JU, in Red Bank, Lancashire. It is registered for 63 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 24 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Rainbow Day Nursery Golborne Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-day-nursery-ey497068  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Carr Lane, Chorley, PR7 3JU
- Registered places: 63
- Phone: 01257 367338
- Run by: [Rainbow Day Nursery Golborne Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rainbow-day-nursery-golborne-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY497068

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 April 2022, 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/EY497068

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2015 (Reference EY497068). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497068)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497068)
- Registered places: 63 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497068)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1007620)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Carr Lane, Chorley, PR7 3JU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.642012,-2.620752

- Station: Chorley, 0.8 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Yarrow Valley Country Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Spurrier Square, 0.2 miles
- Park: Rangletts Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 24 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Duke Street Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Mayfield School |  | 4–19 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Duke Street Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Westmorland School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chorley Brooke Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-chorley-brooke-street-310276) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tatton Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tatton-nursery-ey539831) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Eaves Green Pre-School Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eaves-green-pre-school-childcare-centre-309573) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Eaves green preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eaves-green-preschool-2904797) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Highfield Nursery School Under 2's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highfield-nursery-school-under-2s-2860667) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Doodles Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/doodles-day-nursery-2572038) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Woodlands Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Woodlands Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 27 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Woodlands Day Nursery take?

Woodlands Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 63 children at any one time.

### Who runs Woodlands Day Nursery?

Woodlands Day Nursery is run by Rainbow Day Nursery Golborne Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Woodlands Day Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Woodlands Day Nursery?

You can call 01257 367338.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497068)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Woodlands+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJedYUGhUMe0gR3QiV0fbu2I4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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