# Rainbow Day Nursery

Rainbow Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 409 Brant Road, Waddington, LINCOLN, LN5 9AL, in Waddington Rural, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 56 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 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 Heath Farm Day Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-2597821  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 409 Brant Road, Waddington, LINCOLN, LN5 9AL
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 01522 722222
- Run by: [Heath Farm Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/heath-farm-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2597821

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 January 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/16/2597821

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2020 (Reference 2597821). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2597821)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2597821)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2597821)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 409 Brant Road, Waddington, LINCOLN, LN5 9AL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.179912,-0.561496

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Lincolnshire there are about 2.9 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waddington Redwood Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Meadows Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Fosse Way Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| The Lincoln St Christopher's School |  | 3–19 | Improved significantly (March 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| The North Hykeham All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Waddington All Saints Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Park School Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-school-day-nursery-ltd-ey537524) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Village Pre-School at St Hughs North Hykeham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-village-pre-school-at-st-hughs-north-hykeham-2701711) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Yellow Brick Road, North Hykeham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-brick-road-north-hykeham-2902504) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Yellow Brick Road, Bracebridge Heath](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-brick-road-bracebridge-heath-2549677) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Children's Links - RAF Waddington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childrens-links-raf-waddington-2783793) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Nutwood Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nutwood-day-nursery-ey484244) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Rainbow Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 9 January 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 56 children at any one time.

### Who runs Rainbow Day Nursery?

Rainbow Day Nursery is run by Heath Farm Day Nursery Ltd, which runs 5 nurseries.

### How do I contact Rainbow Day Nursery?

You can call 01522 722222.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2597821)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainbow+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJO_NWxAVFeEgR6C_rqi4Nm38)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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