# Rainbow Friends Childcare

Rainbow Friends Childcare is a full-day nursery at 5, Drydock Square, Barking, IG11 7SQ, in Barking Wharf Square, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 34 children and takes children aged 3 months to 4 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 27 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-friends-childcare-2713015  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 5, Drydock Square, Barking, IG11 7SQ
- Ages: 3 months to 4 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 07510 464666
- Website: https://rainbowfriendschildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2713015

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 2 December 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2713015

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2023 (Reference 2713015). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2713015)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2713015)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2713015)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Barking and Dagenham that publish fees charge £72–£91 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 4 years

## Getting there

Address: 5, Drydock Square, Barking, IG11 7SQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.533051,0.073003

- Station: Barking, 0.6 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Drydock Square, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Central Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Abbey Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: Barking Road Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Gascoigne Square, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Barking and Dagenham there are about 4.2 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 27 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://rainbowfriendschildcare.co.uk/)

### Food

- Organic food (source: nursery website, https://rainbowfriendschildcare.co.uk/about-us)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://rainbowfriendschildcare.co.uk/about-us)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://rainbowfriendschildcare.co.uk/curriculum)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://rainbowfriendschildcare.co.uk/about-us)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://rainbowfriendschildcare.co.uk/about-us)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://rainbowfriendschildcare.co.uk/about-us)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://rainbowfriendschildcare.co.uk/about-us)

### Building and safety

- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://rainbowfriendschildcare.co.uk/about-us)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon Academy | All-through | 3–16 | Improved significantly (October 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Margarets CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Gascoigne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Horizon Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Greatfields Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Nelson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Holloway Coaching Wrap Around Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holloway-coaching-wrap-around-care-2893376) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery: St Margaret's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-st-margarets-2877930) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Maples](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-maples-ey542305) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Playaway Nursery (blc) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playaway-nursery-blc-limited-ey538218) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Chestnut@Gascoigne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-gascoigne-ey436365) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Royal Gate Kids Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/royal-gate-kids-pre-school-ey409822) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Rainbow Friends Childcare's opening hours?

Rainbow Friends Childcare opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Rainbow Friends Childcare take?

Rainbow Friends Childcare takes children aged 3 months to 4 years.

### What is Rainbow Friends Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Rainbow Friends Childcare was inspected on 2 December 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

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

Rainbow Friends Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### What approach does Rainbow Friends Childcare follow?

Rainbow Friends Childcare's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### What is the nearest station to Rainbow Friends Childcare?

Barking is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rainbow Friends Childcare?

You can call 07510 464666 and visit rainbowfriendschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2713015)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (rainbowfriendschildcare.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://rainbowfriendschildcare.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainbow+Friends+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJmShexPH3i4wRemmKb2HAhRY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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