# Over the Rainbow

Over the Rainbow is a full-day nursery at Dunnington C of E Primary School, Church Lane, Dunnington, York, YO19 5QG, in Dunnington, York. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/over-the-rainbow-ey281807  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Dunnington C of E Primary School, Church Lane, Dunnington, York, YO19 5QG
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01904 489053
- Website: http://www.overtherainbowyork.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY281807

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 June 2024, 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/EY281807

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2004 (Reference EY281807). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281807)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281807)
- 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/EY281807)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/244859)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dunnington C of E Primary School, Church Lane, Dunnington, York, YO19 5QG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.963688,-0.987116

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Dunnington Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In York 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunnington Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Station House Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/station-house-childrens-day-nursery-ey306093) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [York Campus Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/york-campus-nursery-2769598) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks York](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-york-ey275935) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Little Green Rascals Children's Organic Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-green-rascals-childrens-organic-day-nursery-ey395134) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Osbaldwick Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/osbaldwick-montessori-2786964) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Sticky Fingers Tiny School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fingers-tiny-school-ey558442) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Over the Rainbow's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Over the Rainbow Good at its inspection on 12 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Over the Rainbow take?

Over the Rainbow is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Over the Rainbow?

You can call 01904 489053 and visit www.overtherainbowyork.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281807)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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