--- title: "Rainbow Day Nursery and Pre-School, London | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-and-pre-school-nw5-2hy-2696140 description: "Rainbow Day Nursery and Pre-School in London — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Rainbow Day Nursery and Pre-School Ofsted: Good (Jan 2025) · 5.0 (3 Google reviews) · St. Benet's Church Hall, Lupton Street, London, NW5 2HY · Camden Number of places 36 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2025 Local authority Camden ## About this early years setting Rainbow Nursery, situated in Kentish Town, offers a serene, countryside-like atmosphere within the urban landscape. This welcoming nursery provides care and education for children aged 12 months to 5 years. Housed within a bright and spacious church hall, the nursery boasts an extensive garden area featuring an enclosed mud kitchen, a firepit, and a wooden house atop a climbing frame, fostering physical activity and interaction with nature. A smaller garden with a pond and growing patches allows children to observe plant life cycles. Indoors, a diverse range of activities supports all aspects of child development, encouraging curiosity, hands-on exploration, and investigation. The nursery aims to provide a home-from-home setting where young minds can flourish. Our ethos We believe food is fundamental to healthy growth, happy minds, and positive lifelong habits. In the earliest years, what children eat shapes taste preferences, supports brain development, and lays the foundations for long-term health. Our menus are developed with expert guidance, designed for inclusion, and go beyond Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. We want every child to become a confident, curious eater. What it's like Children are warmly welcomed into this nurturing nursery. Staff form strong attachments to their key children and get to know them well. They plan experiences following children's interests and know what their next steps in learning are. Staff support children's communication skills and engage in conversation, using vocabulary to extend children's knowledge. Nurturing environment Creative learning Extensive outdoor space Countryside feel in the city Curiosity-led learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Mon - Fri: 08:00 - 18:00 Age range 12 - 60 months Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Rainbow Day Nursery and Pre-School Last inspected 30 January 2025 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children have wonderful imaginations and positive attitudes towards their learning. - Staff foster children's independence and encourage them to do things for themselves. - Children feel valued and show pride in their achievements. - Children follow instructions well and listen to adults, creating a calm and engaging environment. - Leaders and managers are reflective on the strengths of the nursery and what it needs to do to improve, supporting staff's knowledge and wellbeing. Areas to develop - 1 continue to adapt the planning and routines for younger children so the experiences are appropriate and effective for all age groups - 2 plan even more opportunities for children to learn and practise gross motor skills and improve their overall physical development. Inspection #10368170 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50270645) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are so happy to have found this nurturing nursery and are particularly fond of the outdoor space and caring staff. > They are pleased with the regular communication and feedback and how well their children settle when they start. > They can notice the progress their children are making and know what staff are supporting them with. > They enjoy being involved and being welcomed into the nursery for special events and reading stories. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Using their spacious and exciting outdoor space, children can collect eggs from the chickens and enjoy stories around a real fire pit. There are many physical opportunities available. ## Google Reviews of Rainbow Day Nursery and Pre-School 5.0 (3 Google reviews) Chiara S 11 months ago We love Rainbow nursery - the facilities are outstanding (two gardens, soft play, garden room and a huge indoor space) - it makes kids thrive and learn in many ways. The staff is exceptional - competent and skilled but also super friendly and helpful with the families. I m so proud we found this space and that our son is part of this lovely community. We absolutely adore Rainbow nursery! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGcldGbE9jRWRwUVZKblN5MTFNMVJrV0VOTFpGRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761b0055b41feb:0x2678c828790eb8df) Peinasmenos a year ago Rainbow Nursery is a beautiful place... My daughter began a few weeks ago and is really enjoying it. The professionals who work at the setting are always on top with the activities and plans for the kids' growth. This was our first settle. A very nice woman came up to us and helped us settle all morning. The manager is very skilled and took the time to explain everything during the first tour we had. She is nice and helpful, and she answers all of our questions with honesty. We loved seeing animals around. There was a big tank with colourful fish, and kids were feeding them. The garden is massive and they growing fruits and vegetables. There was also a pond in the back yard with frogs and toads living in it, and chickens which every morning, kids would go around and collect the eggs. They set up a fire pit for the kids to sit around and drink hot chocolate and make pancakes when it's cold outside. It's cool to see a small forest/farm nursery in the middle of London. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM3X3JYYjhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761b0055b41feb:0x2678c828790eb8df) Griff Hayward 4 years ago Perfect nursery Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNtcjdYSTh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48761b0055b41feb:0x2678c828790eb8df) Reviews from Google for Rainbow Day Nursery and Pre-School. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=2772185646801795295&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 30 January 2025 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50270645) ## Frequently asked about Rainbow Day Nursery and Pre-School ### What is Rainbow Day Nursery and Pre-School's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information about fees for Rainbow Day Nursery and Pre-School? ### Does Rainbow Day Nursery and Pre-School accept funded hours? ### What are the opening hours for Rainbow Day Nursery and Pre-School? ### What age range does Rainbow Day Nursery and Pre-School cater for? ### What kind of outdoor space does Rainbow Day Nursery and Pre-School offer? ### What do parents say about Rainbow Day Nursery and Pre-School? ### How can I contact Rainbow Day Nursery and Pre-School? ## About the setting Rainbow Day Nursery and Pre-School registered in 2022. It is one of the nurseries owned by Family First group and is located in the London Borough of Camden. The nursery is open each weekday from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The nursery employs five members of staff, of whom four hold relevant early years qualifications. The nursery offers the government funded places for childcare. URN 2696140 Registered person Little Garden Day Nurseries Limited Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises ## Nearby day nurseries in London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Rainbow Day Nursery and Pre-School. - Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Little Nemo Nursery Tufnell Park London · NW5 2HR 4.2(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-nemo-nursery-tufnell-park-nw5-2hr-2736879 - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Montpelier Nursery London · N19 5AH https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ccn-montpelier-nursery-n19-5ah-100616 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### N Family Club Kentish Town London · NW5 2QE 4.5(17 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-kentish-town-nw5-2qe-2719005 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### The Spanish Nursery and Children's Centre for Culture and Language London · NW5 1UX 4.3(23 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-spanish-nursery-and-children-s-centre-for-culture-and-language-nw5-1ux-ey453063 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Montessori Garden Nursery School London · NW5 2BP 4.7(15 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/montessori-garden-nursery-school-nw5-2bp-ey495678 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham London · NW5 2DR 4.9(11 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/caversham-nw5-2dr-ey435722 See all nurseries in London →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=London ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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