Full-day nursery in Southborough, Bromley
Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley
356 Southborough Lane, Bromley, BR2 8AA · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Outstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since April 2016Reference EY498422Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 3 April 2024Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places62 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 25 March 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Full day |
|---|---|
| All ages | £90£9 an hour |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–18:00
- Ages
- 4 months to 5 years
- Weeks open
- 51 a year
- Sessions
- Full day
Getting there
356 Southborough Lane, Bromley, BR2 8AA · More nurseries in BR2
Stations
- Petts Wood18 min walk · 0.7 miles
- Bickley23 min walk · 0.9 miles
Buses
5 bus stops within 400 m, including Oxhawth Crescent / West Arm, Southborough Lane / Blackbrook Lane and Ash Row.
Parks and playgrounds
- Jubilee Country Park2 min walk
- Playground5 min walk
- Playground7 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Bromley there are about 2.4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley is a full-day nursery at 356 Southborough Lane, Bromley, BR2 8AA, in Southborough, Bromley. It is registered for 62 children and takes children aged 4 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £90 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Rainbow Day Nursery (Bromley) Limited.
Run by Rainbow Day Nursery (Bromley) Limited (company), which runs 5 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Food
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Nut-free settingSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Outdoor classroomSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Nappies and wipes providedSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
- Sibling discountSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Sports coachingSource: nursery website
- Dance and movementSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Day Nursery BromleyThis nursery | Outstanding | £90 | 08:00–18:00 | 4 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Southborough Pre-SchoolSessional pre-school | Outstanding | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | under 0.1 miles |
| Pony & Panda at Petts WoodFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood)Sessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | from 2 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Ella & Mais Early DaysSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–14:30 | 2–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| Little Crocs Day Nursery and Pre SchoolFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
| The Lodge Pre School And Nursery LtdFull-day nursery | Good | £110 | 07:30–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Southborough2
- All nurseries in Bromley161
- All nurseries in BR226
- Nurseries near Petts Wood station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Southborough Primary School Primaryages 5–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected February 2020 under 0.1 miles
- St James' Roman Catholic Primary School Primaryages 5–11Ofsted: Report cardinspected January 2026 0.3 miles
- Bromley High School GDST ages 4–18 0.4 miles
- Trinity Church of England Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2023 0.8 miles
- Crofton Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: School remains Outstandinginspected July 2024 0.9 miles
- Bickley Park School ages 2–13has a nursery class 1.0 miles
- Crofton Infant School Primaryages 2–7has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected April 2026 1.1 miles
- Raglan Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2023 1.2 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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How much does Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley cost?
Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley publishes these fees: full day £90 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
What are Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley's opening hours?
Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
Is Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley open all year?
Yes, Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What ages does Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley take?
Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley takes children aged 4 months to 5 years.
What is Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley Outstanding at its inspection on 3 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley take?
Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley.
Does Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Who runs Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley?
Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley is run by Rainbow Day Nursery (Bromley) Limited, which runs 5 nurseries.
Does Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley have outdoor space?
Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley lists: Outdoor classroom and Local outings and trips.
What is the nearest station to Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley?
Petts Wood is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley?
You can call 020 8460 5335 and visit www.rainbowdaynurseries.com.
Tools for parents in Bromley
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in BromleyFees by age in Bromley
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.rainbowdaynurseries.com) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Read reviews on Google
- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY498422 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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