# Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres is a full-day nursery at St Annes Church Hall, 52 Underwood Road, London, E1 5AW, in Spitalfields, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 75 children and takes children aged from 3 months. It opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 26 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-angels-nurseries-and-learning-centres-ey553234 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: St Annes Church Hall, 52 Underwood Road, London, E1 5AW - Ages: from 3 months - Opening hours: 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 75 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 7377 7555 - Website: http://www.rainbowangels.co.uk/ - Run by: [Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rainbow-angels-nurseries-and-learning-centres-ltd) - Ofsted URN: EY553234 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 July 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/EY553234 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2018 (Reference EY553234). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553234) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553234) - Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553234) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1641213) ## Fees - Registration fee: £75 Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:00–19:00 - Ages: from 3 months - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: St Annes Church Hall, 52 Underwood Road, London, E1 5AW Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.520758,-0.068007 - Station: Whitechapel, 0.3 miles - Station: Shoreditch High Street, 0.4 miles, step-free access - Station: Aldgate East, 0.4 miles, no step-free access - 7 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Allen Gardens, under 0.1 miles - Park: Chicksand Street Park, 0.1 miles - Park: Vallance Gardens, 0.2 miles - Park: Christ Church Churchyard, 0.2 miles - Park: Altab Ali Park, 0.3 miles - Playground: Hanbury St Play Area, under 0.1 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 Tower Hamlets there are about 4.5 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 26 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning and approach - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowangels.co.uk/our-nurseries/nursery-sessions) - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowangels.co.uk/about-us/why-choose-us) ### Food - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowangels.co.uk/our-nurseries/meals) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowangels.co.uk/our-nurseries/meals) - Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowangels.co.uk/our-nurseries/meals) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowangels.co.uk/about-us) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowangels.co.uk/admissions-fees/fees-funding) ### Outdoors - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowangels.co.uk/our-nurseries/nursery-sessions) ### Care and routines - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowangels.co.uk/our-nurseries/helpful-information) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowangels.co.uk/) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowangels.co.uk/our-nurseries/rainbow-angels-whitechapel) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowangels.co.uk/our-nurseries/rainbow-angels-whitechapel) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowangels.co.uk/admissions-fees/fees-funding) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowangels.co.uk/admissions-fees/admissions) - Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowangels.co.uk/our-nurseries/helpful-information) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowangels.co.uk/admissions-fees/admissions) - Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowangels.co.uk/) - After-school club (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowangels.co.uk/) - Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowangels.co.uk/) ### Building and safety - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowangels.co.uk/our-nurseries/nursery-sessions) - Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowangels.co.uk/our-nurseries/helpful-information) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowangels.co.uk/our-nurseries/rainbow-angels-whitechapel) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowangels.co.uk/our-nurseries/nursery-sessions) - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowangels.co.uk/our-nurseries/nursery-sessions) - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowangels.co.uk/our-nurseries/nursery-sessions) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowangels.co.uk/our-nurseries/nursery-sessions) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (January 2020) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | Osmani Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.1 miles | | Thomas Buxton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Christ Church CofE School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles | | William Davis Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Brick Lane School | | 5–18 | | | 0.3 miles | | The Complete Works | | 5–25 | | | 0.3 miles | | Date Palm Primary | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.3 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Early Steps Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-steps-daycare-2743769) | Report card Feb 2026 | | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [Allen Gardens Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/allen-gardens-playgroup-ey554067) | Good | | 09:00–15:30 | under 0.1 miles | | [Women's Inclusive Team Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/womens-inclusive-team-ltd-ey499411) | Good | | | 0.1 miles | | [Iqra Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/iqra-preschool-ey555489) | Good | | 09:00–16:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Rainbow House Whitechapel](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-house-whitechapel-ey496203) | Good | | | 0.2 miles | | [Rainbow House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-house-ey306807) | Outstanding | | 08:30–19:00 | 0.2 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres's opening hours? Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres open all year? Yes, Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres take? Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres takes children aged from 3 months. ### What is Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres Good at its inspection on 22 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres take? Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres? Yes. Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres lists a registration fee of £75. ### Who runs Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres? Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres is run by Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries. ### What approach does Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres follow? Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres's website describes its approach as: Forest school and Play-based EYFS curriculum. ### Does Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres have outdoor space? Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres lists: Local outings and trips. ### What is the nearest station to Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres? Whitechapel is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres? You can call 020 7377 7555 and visit www.rainbowangels.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553234) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.rainbowangels.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.rainbowangels.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainbow+Angels+Nurseries+%26+Learning+Centres&query_place_id=ChIJMQpXmckcdkgRia1vEEQdHQQ) - 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.