# Rainbow Day Nursery

Rainbow Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 21 Castle Hill Road, NEWCASTLE, ST5 2SX, in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 11 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-218473  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 21 Castle Hill Road, NEWCASTLE, ST5 2SX
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01782 661619
- Website: http://www.rainbowdaynursery.net/
- Ofsted URN: 218473

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 June 2023, 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/16/218473

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1994 (Reference 218473). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218473)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218473)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218473)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/81138)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 21 Castle Hill Road, NEWCASTLE, ST5 2SX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.012347,-2.232322

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Queen Elizabeth II Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Brampton Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Brampton Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: The Icky Picky, 0.5 miles
- Park: Lyme Valley Parkway, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Staffordshire there are about 3.1 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Hassell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Demetae Academy |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Co-op Academy Friarswood | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hempstalls Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Harpfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Early Days Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-days-nursery-ey216550) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Holy Trinity Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holy-trinity-pre-school-218163) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Care by Claire Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/care-by-claire-private-day-nursery-2729614) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Little Den Day Nursery - Newcastle](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-den-day-nursery-newcastle-2822720) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Side By Side](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/side-by-side-2593375) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Planet Brampton Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-brampton-park-2833573) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Rainbow Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 1 June 2023, 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 50 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Rainbow Day Nursery?

You can call 01782 661619 and visit www.rainbowdaynursery.net.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218473)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainbow+Day+Nursery+Stoke&query_place_id=ChIJO4xfY-NnekgRrQ4Oq8b_OJ8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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