# Rainbow Day Nursery

Rainbow Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Former Village School, Grantchester Road, Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9LH, in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 55 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-ey309816  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Former Village School, Grantchester Road, Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9LH
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 01223 847444
- Website: http://www.rainbowdaynursery.org/
- Ofsted URN: EY309816

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 12 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY309816

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2006 (Reference EY309816). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY309816)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY309816)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY309816)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1473673)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Former Village School, Grantchester Road, Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9LH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.174266,0.108688

- Station: Cambridge South, 1.0 miles
- Park: Trumpington Meadows Country Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: The Orchard, 0.2 miles
- Park: Anstey Hall LEAP, 0.2 miles
- Park: Church Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Greenway Park, 0.2 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 Cambridgeshire there are about 2.8 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trumpington Meadows Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Fawcett Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Trumpington Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Faith's School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| The Perse School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Newnham Croft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St Mary's School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Heritage School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids R Us Trumpington Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-r-us-trumpington-park-2770014) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little DISCoveries Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-discoveries-day-nursery-and-preschool-2801435) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Bunnybrookes Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bunnybrookes-day-nursery-ey491944) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [University Nursery Edwinstowe Close](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/university-nursery-edwinstowe-close-ey396228) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Joint Colleges Nursery (Cambridge) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-joint-colleges-nursery-cambridge-limited-221578) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Long Road Day Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-long-road-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey542723) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Rainbow Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 12 October 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 55 children at any one time.

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

Cambridge South is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rainbow Day Nursery?

You can call 01223 847444 and visit www.rainbowdaynursery.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY309816)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainbow+Day+Nursery%2C+Cambridge&query_place_id=ChIJU648Pxd62EcRat8QokOievc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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