# Rainbow Childcare & Preschool

Rainbow Childcare & Preschool is a full-day nursery at 65 Stewart Street, Crewe, CW2 8LT, in The Valley, Cheshire East. It is registered for 22 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026). It is run by Rainbow Childcare And Preschool Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-childcare-and-preschool-2519659  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 65 Stewart Street, Crewe, CW2 8LT
- Registered places: 22
- Phone: 01270 481452
- Website: http://www.rainbowcc.co.uk/
- Run by: [Rainbow Childcare And Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rainbow-childcare-and-preschool-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2519659

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 November 2021, 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/16/2519659

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2019 (Reference 2519659). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2519659)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2519659)
- 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/16/2519659)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 65 Stewart Street, Crewe, CW2 8LT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.094441,-2.456612

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tipkinder Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Queens Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cheshire East there are about 2.5 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edleston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Wistaston Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Lavender Field School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Vine Tree Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Beechwood Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Westminster Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tinks Childrens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tinks-childrens-day-nursery-ey282683) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Rainbow Childcare & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-childcare-and-preschool-2519660) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [ABC Childcare Services Cheshire Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-childcare-services-cheshire-ltd-2815026) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Starting Point Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/starting-point-nursery-ey413041) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Cherubs Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cherubs-day-nursery-and-preschool-2684037) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [First Steps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-2825892) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Rainbow Childcare & Preschool Good at its inspection on 24 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rainbow Childcare & Preschool take?

Rainbow Childcare & Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### Who runs Rainbow Childcare & Preschool?

Rainbow Childcare & Preschool is run by Rainbow Childcare And Preschool Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

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

Crewe is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rainbow Childcare & Preschool?

You can call 01270 481452 and visit www.rainbowcc.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2519659)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainbow+Childcare+-+nursery&query_place_id=ChIJuWk_ou_1ekgR2Kmb16I2rmg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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