# Butterflies and Rainbows pre school

Butterflies and Rainbows pre school is a sessional pre-school at Carey Baptist Church, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LD, in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 22 children. It has a Google rating of 1.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-and-rainbows-pre-school-2859754  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Carey Baptist Church, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LD
- Registered places: 22
- Phone: 07964 001913
- Ofsted URN: 2859754

## 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 November 2025 (Reference 2859754). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2859754)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2859754)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2859754)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1884333)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Carey Baptist Church, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.755084,-0.472275

- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Water Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Gadebridge Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Keen Fields, 0.3 miles
- Park: Randall Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Gadebridge Splash Park, 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 Hertfordshire there are about 2.9 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: 1.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Collett School |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Lockers Park School |  | 5–14 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Heath Lane Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| South Hill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Gade Valley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Broadfield Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Young Discoverers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/young-discoverers-pre-school-ey337160) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Lime Grove Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lime-grove-day-nursery-129362) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Flower Pots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flower-pots-day-nursery-2567933) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Boxmoor Hall Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boxmoor-hall-pre-school-ey289559) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Fawns Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fawns-preschool-2669244) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Jack in the Box at Yewtree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-at-yewtree-2694265) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Butterflies and Rainbows pre school take?

Butterflies and Rainbows pre school is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Butterflies and Rainbows pre school?

Hemel Hempstead is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Butterflies and Rainbows pre school?

You can call 07964 001913.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2859754)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Butterflies+and+Rainbows+pre+school&query_place_id=ChIJx_iayClBdkgRlUC9Ctzwv84)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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