# Rainbow Childcare

Rainbow Childcare is a nursery at 19 Howgate, Kilwinning, KA13 6EN, in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire. It is registered for 198 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to January 2023) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-childcare-cs2003004229  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: 19 Howgate, Kilwinning, KA13 6EN
- Registered places: 198
- Phone: 01294 557 651
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003004229

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to January 2023) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

The Care Inspectorate gives each area its own grade: 6 Excellent, 5 Very good, 4 Good, 3 Adequate, 2 Weak, 1 Unsatisfactory. There is no overall grade, and we never make one up. A key question keeps its grade until an inspection grades it again, so the grades can come from different inspections.

Inspection history:

- 16 January 2023: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 23 November 2022: Care Inspectorate inspection

Report: https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003004229). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 November 2022). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 198 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Food hygiene inspection (FHIS): Pass (inspected 26 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/529522)
- Who runs it: Private provider. Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 19 Howgate, Kilwinning, KA13 6EN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.653439,-4.702655

- Station: Kilwinning, 0.3 miles
- Park: McGavin Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Almswall Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Inspection | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Abbey Primary School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbey-primary-school-nursery-class-cs2003016034) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Blacklands Early Years Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blacklands-early-years-class-cs2003016030) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Pennyburn Primary School Early Years Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pennyburn-primary-school-early-years-class-cs2003016032) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Corsehill Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/corsehill-early-years-centre-cs2003016033) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Whitehirst Park Private Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitehirst-park-private-nursery-cs2010269867) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St. Luke's Primary School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-lukes-primary-school-nursery-class-cs2003016031) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Rainbow Childcare's Care Inspectorate grades?

Rainbow Childcare's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to January 2023) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Rainbow Childcare take?

Rainbow Childcare is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 198 children at any one time.

### Does Rainbow Childcare offer funded childcare?

In Scotland, all 3 and 4-year-olds, and eligible 2-year-olds, can get 1,140 hours a year of funded early learning and childcare at a funded provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

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

Kilwinning is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rainbow Childcare?

You can call 01294 557 651.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate, as of 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)

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