# Rainbow Childcare

Rainbow Childcare is a full-day nursery at Rainbow Childcare Ltd, 33 Barley Bank Street, Darwen, BB3 1NW, in Livesey Fold, Blackburn with Darwen. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-childcare-2511176  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Rainbow Childcare Ltd, 33 Barley Bank Street, Darwen, BB3 1NW
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01254 771313
- Website: https://www.rainbowchildcaredarwen.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2511176

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 February 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/16/2511176

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2019 (Reference 2511176). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2511176)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2511176)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2511176)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Rainbow Childcare Ltd, 33 Barley Bank Street, Darwen, BB3 1NW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.700566,-2.477453

- Station: Darwen, 0.5 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Shorey Bank, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sunnyhurst Wood, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: 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 Blackburn with Darwen there are about 3.3 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Crosshill Special School |  | 5–18 | Good (November 2021) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Holy Trinity VC School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (July 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2020) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kidzania Childcare Darwen](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidzania-childcare-darwen-2692646) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Ark Les Enfants Nursery and Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-les-enfants-nursery-and-forest-school-ey343942) | Good |  | 07:30–17:45 | 0.3 miles |
| [Darwen Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/darwen-childrens-centre-ey246291) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [PALS-Darwen St Joseph's Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pals-darwen-st-josephs-primary-school-2868095) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Precious Moments Childcare (Darwen) ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/precious-moments-childcare-darwen-ltd-2732681) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [Marshmallows Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marshmallows-day-nursery-ey232878) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rainbow Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rainbow Childcare Good at its inspection on 10 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rainbow Childcare take?

Rainbow Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rainbow Childcare?

Darwen is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rainbow Childcare?

You can call 01254 771313 and visit www.rainbowchildcaredarwen.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2511176)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainbow+Childcare+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJ31ORdRqge0gRUJSG5cZSjMI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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