# Rainbow Friend Childcare

Rainbow Friend Childcare is a full-day nursery at Thurcroft Welfare Community Hall, Katherine Road, Thurcroft, Rotherham, S66 9HF, in Thurcroft, Rotherham. It is registered for 20 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-friend-childcare-2869555  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Thurcroft Welfare Community Hall, Katherine Road, Thurcroft, Rotherham, S66 9HF
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: 2869555

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2025 (Reference 2869555). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2869555)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2869555)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2869555)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1965834)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Thurcroft Welfare Community Hall, Katherine Road, Thurcroft, Rotherham, S66 9HF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.395400,-1.260831

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 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 Rotherham there are about 4.6 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurcroft Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Thurcroft Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Laughton All Saints' CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Laughton Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happy Kids Thurcroft](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-kids-thurcroft-2693040) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Granby House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/granby-house-nursery-ey281270) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Nurtured @ Northfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurtured-northfield-303255) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Wickersley Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wickersley-nursery-ltd-ey489043) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Dinnington Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dinnington-pre-school-ey216729) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Bright Skies Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-skies-day-nursery-2599033) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Rainbow Friend Childcare take?

Rainbow Friend Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2869555)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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