# Rainbow Day Nursery

Rainbow Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Torbay Hospital Annexe, Newton Road, Torquay, TQ2 7AB, in Hele, Torbay. It is registered for 54 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-139435  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Torbay Hospital Annexe, Newton Road, Torquay, TQ2 7AB
- Registered places: 54
- Phone: 01803 654150
- Ofsted URN: 139435

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 March 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/16/139435

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1988 (Reference 139435). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139435)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139435)
- Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139435)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Torbay Hospital Annexe, Newton Road, Torquay, TQ2 7AB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.483289,-3.551357

- Station: Torre, 0.7 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kitson Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Paddock, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Torbay there are about 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 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torre Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Shiphay Learning Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Lift Barton Hill | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Sherwell Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Upton St James CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Homelands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Margaret's Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kiddi Caru Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey346415) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Peekaboo Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peekaboo-childcare-ey500121) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Holy Angels Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holy-angels-pre-school-ey425658) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Mama Bear's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-ey450381) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Hatfield Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hatfield-nursery-2591325) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [St Marychurch Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marychurch-pre-school-139478) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rainbow Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rainbow Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 23 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rainbow Day Nursery take?

Rainbow Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rainbow Day Nursery?

Torre is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rainbow Day Nursery?

You can call 01803 654150.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139435)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainbow+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ7zfFE5IPbUgRKEjDASgCiGk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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