# Rainbow Childcare

Rainbow Childcare is a full-day nursery at Rockcliffe Hall, Rockcliffe Street, Whitley Bay, NE26 2NW, in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Good Time Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-childcare-ey382547  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Rockcliffe Hall, Rockcliffe Street, Whitley Bay, NE26 2NW
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 0191 289 3386
- Run by: [Good Time Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/good-time-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY382547

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 18 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY382547

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2008 (Reference EY382547). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY382547)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY382547)
- 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/EY382547)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/17958)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Rockcliffe Hall, Rockcliffe Street, Whitley Bay, NE26 2NW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.040558,-1.434962

- Station: Whitley Bay (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.3 miles
- Station: Cullercoats (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.4 miles
- Station: Monkseaton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.9 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In North Tyneside there are about 3.5 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 7 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockcliffe First School | Primary | 3–9 | Good (February 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Cullercoats Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Marine Park First School | Primary | 3–9 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Monkhouse Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Coquet Park First School | Primary | 3–9 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Appletree Gardens First School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Acorns Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-childcare-2510497) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Rainbows 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-2-2781948) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cullercoats-methodist-church-playgroup-310232) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet Monkseaton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-monkseaton-2752565) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Rise and Shine Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rise-and-shine-early-years-ey478681) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Zone 4 Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zone-4-kids-ey275725) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Rainbow Childcare Outstanding at its inspection on 18 April 2023, 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 36 children at any one time.

### Who runs Rainbow Childcare?

Rainbow Childcare is run by Good Time Childcare Limited, which runs 5 nurseries.

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

Whitley Bay (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rainbow Childcare?

You can call 0191 289 3386.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY382547)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainbow+Childcare%2F1st+7th+Whitley+Bay+Sea+Scouts&query_place_id=ChIJZVmt0J9ufkgRd67bnjuZ7vc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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