Full-day nursery in Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets
Rainbow House
London Muslim Centre, 46 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1JX · 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
Fees
Fees: not published yet
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Hours and ages
- Mon08:30–19:00
- Tue08:30–19:00
- Wed08:30–19:00
- Thu08:30–19:00
- Fri08:30–19:00
- Sat10:00–14:30
- Sun10:00–14:30
- Ages
- from 3 years
Getting there
London Muslim Centre, 46 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1JX · More nurseries in E1
Stations
- Whitechapel7 min walk · 0.3 miles
- Aldgate EastNo step-free access9 min walk · 0.3 miles
- Aldgate13 min walk · 0.5 miles
Buses
13 bus stops within 400 m, including The East London Mosque, Royal London Hospital and Altab Ali Park.
Parks and playgrounds
- Altab Ali Park3 min walk
- Chicksand Street Park5 min walk
- Vallance Gardens5 min walk
- Chaucer Gardens6 min walk
- Mallon Gardens7 min walk
- Playground4 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 Tower Hamlets there are about 4.5 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 House is a full-day nursery at London Muslim Centre, 46 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1JX, in Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 26 children and takes children aged from 3 years. It opens 08:30–19:00, Mon–Fri; 10:00–14:30, Sat–Sun. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Rainbow House Committee.
Run by Rainbow House Committee (charity), which runs 2 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning and approach
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
- Faith-based ethosSource: nursery website
Food
- Parents provide packed lunchSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
- Small group sizesSource: nursery website
- After-school clubSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Purpose-built buildingSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Language classesSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow HouseThis nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:30–19:00 | from 3 yrs | This nursery |
| Rainbow House WhitechapelSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| Rawdatul AtfaalFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Women's Inclusive Team LtdFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Iqra PreschoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–16:00 | from 2 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Early Steps DaycareFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 9 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning CentresFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:00–19:00 | from 3 mo | 0.2 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Whitechapel5
- All nurseries in Tower Hamlets81
- All nurseries in E118
- Nurseries near Whitechapel station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Date Palm Primary ages 2–11has a nursery class under 0.1 miles
- Kobi Nazrul Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Improved significantlyinspected May 2025 0.1 miles
- The Complete Works ages 5–25 0.2 miles
- Harry Gosling Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected February 2023 0.3 miles
- Daffodil Preparatory School ages 5–11 0.3 miles
- Osmani Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected January 2026 0.3 miles
- Mulberry Canon Barnett Primary Academy Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 0.3 miles
- Buttercup Primary School ages 3–11has a nursery class 0.3 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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What are Rainbow House's opening hours?
Rainbow House opens 08:30–19:00, Mon–Fri; 10:00–14:30, Sat–Sun.
What ages does Rainbow House take?
Rainbow House takes children aged from 3 years.
What is Rainbow House's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Rainbow House Outstanding at its inspection on 24 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Rainbow House take?
Rainbow House is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.
Who runs Rainbow House?
Rainbow House is run by Rainbow House Committee, which runs 2 nurseries.
What approach does Rainbow House follow?
Rainbow House's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Faith-based ethos.
Does Rainbow House have outdoor space?
Rainbow House lists: Local outings and trips.
What is the nearest station to Rainbow House?
Whitechapel is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Rainbow House?
You can call 020 7650 3055 and visit www.rainbow-house.org.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.rainbow-house.org.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY306807 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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