# Rainbow Day Care Hoyland

Rainbow Day Care Hoyland is a full-day nursery at Duke Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9QS, in Hoyland, Barnsley. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.9 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-care-hoyland-ey552322  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Duke Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9QS
- Phone: 01226 744610
- Website: http://www.rainbow-daycare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY552322

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 April 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/EY552322

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2018 (Reference EY552322). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552322)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552322)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1024552)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Duke Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9QS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.501120,-1.440463

- Station: Elsecar, 0.6 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Forge Recreation Ground, 0.3 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 Barnsley there are about 3.9 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: 3.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Greenfield Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hoyland Springwood Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Jump Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| West Meadows Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Hoyland Common Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| The Ellis Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tots2teens Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots2teens-daycare-ey552440) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Railway Children Nursery Jump](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/railway-children-nursery-jump-2859930) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Cobs Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cobs-daycare-2869792) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Explorers Community Nursery Blackerhill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-community-nursery-blackerhill-2790772) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Elsecar Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elsecar-nursery-ey541622) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Marys Little Lambs Wombwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marys-little-lambs-wombwell-2852433) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rainbow Day Care Hoyland's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rainbow Day Care Hoyland Good at its inspection on 14 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### What is the nearest station to Rainbow Day Care Hoyland?

Elsecar is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rainbow Day Care Hoyland?

You can call 01226 744610 and visit www.rainbow-daycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552322)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainbow+Day+Care%2C+Hoyland&query_place_id=ChIJBw-Ifnp6eUgRphJLUc0g4W8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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