# Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery is a full-day nursery at 17 Carberry Road, London, SE19 3RU, in Norwood New Town, Croydon. It is registered for 36 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 3.9 from 7 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Rainbow Nurseries Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crystal-palace-rainbow-nursery-2582051 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 17 Carberry Road, London, SE19 3RU - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 36 - Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds - Phone: 020 8653 2260 - Website: https://www.balhamrainbow.com/crystalpalace - Run by: [Rainbow Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rainbow-nurseries-ltd) - Ofsted URN: 2582051 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 August 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/16/2582051 Exact words from the Ofsted report of 2 August 2022: - Does well: "Daily routines are positive and promote independence." - Does well: "Leaders are passionate about their roles." - Does well: "Staff plan learning opportunities that capture children's imagination." - Should do better: "provide focused activities that give fair time to all children in large-group activities, to ensure that they make progress in their learning." Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2582051 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2020 (Reference 2582051). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2582051) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2582051) - Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2582051) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1546132) ## Fees - Registration fee: £50 - Deposit: £200 Funded hours: 2-year-olds. Fees: not published yet. Nurseries in Croydon that publish fees charge £75–£125 a day for under-2s (8 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: 17 Carberry Road, London, SE19 3RU Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.418781,-0.081907 - Station: Crystal Palace, 0.4 miles, step-free access - Station: Gipsy Hill, 0.5 miles - Station: Anerley, 0.8 miles, no step-free access - 12 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Westow Park, 0.1 miles - Park: Crystal Palace Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Fox Hill Playing Field, 0.2 miles - Park: Becondale Road Open Space, 0.3 miles - Park: Upper Norwood Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Croydon there are about 3.2 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: 3.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning The nursery's 2022 Ofsted inspection rated its overall effectiveness Good and its quality of education Good. Its website names language classes as an activity. ### Food Its website says the nursery has a vegetarian menu and an allergy-aware kitchen. - Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.balhamrainbow.com/meals) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.balhamrainbow.com/meals) ### Outdoors Its website lists its own garden, a growing / allotment area, and local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.balhamrainbow.com/crystalpalace) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.balhamrainbow.com/activities) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.balhamrainbow.com/activities) ### Settling in Its website says each child gets a personal key worker who supports the child and parents through settling in. Staff give individual support to separate from parents, and the nursery operates a key person system. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.balhamrainbow.com/parent-partnership) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.balhamrainbow.com/crystalpalace) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.balhamrainbow.com/_files/ugd/0e277a_214377368a5a47a7b66e876e62b129b9.pdf) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.balhamrainbow.com/crystalpalace) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.balhamrainbow.com/crystalpalace) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.balhamrainbow.com/terms) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.balhamrainbow.com/terms) ### Safety The 2022 Ofsted inspection found safeguarding to be effective. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.balhamrainbow.com/parent-partnership) ### Extras and activities - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.balhamrainbow.com/activities) ### Getting a place The registration fee is £50 and the deposit fee is £200. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Paxton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Rockmount Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles | | All Saints CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | The New School | | 4–18 | | | 0.6 miles | | Fidelis College | | 4–19 | | | 0.6 miles | | Kingswood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Cypress Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | James Dixon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Blossom Time Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-time-montessori-nursery-2696891) | Good | | 07:45–18:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [Bonding School Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bonding-school-nurseries-limited-2852274) | | | | 0.1 miles | | [Colby Road Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colby-road-nursery-107478) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [First Step Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-step-day-nursery-limited-ey297574) | Good | £96 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Crystal Palace Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crystal-palace-day-nursery-2845883) | | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles | | [The Ark Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-montessori-nursery-2851111) | | | | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### What are Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery's opening hours? Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. ### Is Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery open all year? Yes, Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery take? Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### What is Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery Good at its inspection on 2 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery take? Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery? Yes. Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery lists a registration fee of £50 and a deposit of £200. ### Who runs Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery? Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery is run by Rainbow Nurseries Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries. ### Does Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery have outdoor space? Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery lists: Own garden, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips. ### What is the nearest station to Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery? Gipsy Hill is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery? You can call 020 8653 2260 and visit www.balhamrainbow.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2582051) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.balhamrainbow.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.balhamrainbow.com/crystalpalace) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Crystal+Palace+Rainbow+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJg4BxiyoBdkgRVZykEaIeZu0) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.