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Rainbow Nursery # Rainbow Nursery in Stoke Newington Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · 22-26 Nevill Road, Yorkshire Grove Estate, Stoke Newington, N16 8SP · Hackney Number of places 47 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2025 Local authority Hackney About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Rainbow Nursery, established in 1998, is a childcare setting in Stoke Newington that caters for children aged 0-4 years. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in December 2025, the nursery offers a warm, inclusive, and well-organised environment where children feel secure and valued. It operates all year round, from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday. The nursery prides itself on an ambitious and broad curriculum, following the EYFS framework, which is tailored to each child's individual needs. This focus is particularly evident in their approach to communication and language development, where children engage in frequent conversations, storytelling, and vocabulary building. The dedicated staff, including key persons, build responsive relationships with each child, ensuring their emotional security and well-being. Rainbow Nursery offers clear and targeted interventions for disadvantaged children and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring all children make secure progress from their individual starting points. Staff receive regular training, including specialised sessions like baby massage, to enhance their understanding of sensory processing and adapt their provision effectively. Older children benefit from outdoor play opportunities, fostering physical development and social skills through safe negotiation of space and interaction with peers. What it's like The nursery provides a warm, inclusive, and well-organised environment where children feel secure and valued. Staff understand each child's background and interests, helping them to settle quickly and explore confidently. Routines and interactions support children's emotional security and well-being, preparing them to learn. Outstanding Rating Strong Communication Skills Inclusive Environment Targeted SEND Support Responsive Relationships ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured around a minimum booking of two days per week for both full and part-time places. A registration fee is required upon application, which is waived for children exclusively accessing government-funded hours. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - A minimum booking of two days per week is required. - A non-refundable registration fee is charged to secure a place. - The registration fee is waived for families applying exclusively for funded hours. ## Key facts Waitlist To apply for either a full time or part time place (minimum of two days a week), parents/carers are required to pay a non-refundable registration fee of £10.00. Once your payment has been received you will be sent an email confirming your position on the waiting list. However, if you are applying exclusively for 2 year old, 15 hours or 30 hours funding you do not have to pay a registration fee. Opening hours Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 18:00 Age range 3 months - 5 years Term time / All Year All\_year Established 1998 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Rainbow Nursery Inspection date Dec 2025 Inspection no. 10137941 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50294833)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144636) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.rainbow-nursery.org.uk/) 22-26 Nevill Road, Yorkshire Grove Estate, Stoke Newington, N16 8SP [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.07888/51.55636/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Stoke Newington - [Day nurseries in Stoke Newington](/search?q=Stoke+Newington) - [Day nurseries in London](/search?q=London) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=rainbow-nursery-n16-8sp-144636) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected Dec 2025 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Rainbow Nursery Last inspected 8 December 2025 Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend The nursery provides a warm, inclusive, and well-organised environment where children feel secure and valued. Staff understand each child's background and interests, helping them to settle quickly and explore confidently. Routines and interactions support children's emotional security and well-being, preparing them to learn. Inspector highlights - Children make good progress in communication and language due to frequent opportunities for conversation, storytelling, and vocabulary development. - Disadvantaged children and those with SEND receive clear and targeted interventions, leading to secure progress from their starting points. - Leaders cultivate a positive environment with clear expectations, fostering a culture of kindness, care, and respect. - Staff adapt routines, strategies, and learning for children with SEND, ensuring full participation and inclusion. - Leaders and staff provide highly effective care practices that meet children's individual needs, with key persons building responsive relationships with each child. - The nursery offers an ambitious and broad curriculum that is tailored to meet each child's individual needs. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should support staff working with younger children to plan activities that support children to build on what they know and can already do even further. Inspection #10137941 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50294833) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Rainbow Nursery provides clear and targeted interventions for disadvantaged children and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to make secure progress. Staff adapt routines, strategies, and learning to ensure every child can participate fully and feel included. Regular training, such as baby massage, strengthens staff's understanding of sensory processing, boosting their confidence in identifying needs and adapting provision. Staff respond promptly to support children with SEND, including those known or previously known to social care, offering targeted guidance to ensure steady progress. Outdoor space Older children at Rainbow Nursery enjoy outdoor play, where they can negotiate space safely and interact with friends while using the equipment. This supports their physical development and social skills in a fun and engaging environment. Inspection history Date: October 2011 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Outstanding ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - March 2020 Outstanding - April 2016 Outstanding - October 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Rainbow Nursery ### How does Rainbow Nursery support children with SEND? ### What meals are provided at Rainbow Nursery? ### How is Rainbow Nursery classified by Ofsted? ### What are the opening hours at Rainbow Nursery? ### Which funded childcare places does Rainbow Nursery accept? ### From what age does Rainbow Nursery accept children? ### Whereabouts is Rainbow Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Stoke Newington Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Rainbow Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Minihome London · N16 8SD 4.6(5 reviews) ](/nursery/minihome-ltd-n16-8sd-ey248301) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Little Stars Nursery London · N16 8RZ 5.0(29 reviews) ](/nursery/little-stars-nursery-n16-8rz-ey500938) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Sandbrook Community Playgroup London · N16 0SL 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/sandbrook-community-playgroup-n16-0sl-144643) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington London · N16 7NY 4.7(22 reviews) ](/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-stoke-newington-n16-7ny-2549203) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Tiddley Tots Daycare London · N16 8LG ](/nursery/tiddley-tots-daycare-n16-8lg-2666640) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Minik Kardes @ the Factory Children's Centre London · N16 8NP 3.7(6 reviews) ](/nursery/minik-kardes-the-factory-children-s-centre-n16-8np-ey557962) [See all nurseries in Stoke Newington →](/search?q=Stoke+Newington) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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