# Rainbow House

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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-house-ey306807  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: London Muslim Centre, 46 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1JX
- Ages: from 3 years
- Opening hours: 08:30–19:00, Mon–Fri; 10:00–14:30, Sat–Sun
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 020 7650 3055
- Website: http://www.rainbow-house.org.uk/
- Run by: [Rainbow House Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rainbow-house-committee)
- Ofsted URN: EY306807

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 24 September 2024, 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/EY306807

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2005 (Reference EY306807). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY306807)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY306807)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY306807)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–19:00
- Saturday to Sunday: 10:00–14:30
- Ages: from 3 years

## Getting there

Address: London Muslim Centre, 46 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1JX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.517410,-0.065863

- Station: Whitechapel, 0.3 miles
- Station: Aldgate East, 0.3 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Aldgate, 0.5 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Altab Ali Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Chicksand Street Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Vallance Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Chaucer Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Mallon Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://rainbow-house.org.uk/policies)
- Faith-based ethos (source: nursery website, https://rainbow-house.org.uk/madrasah)

### Food

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://rainbow-house.org.uk/fun-day-2024)

### Outdoors

- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://rainbow-house.org.uk/parent-involvement)

### Care and routines

- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://rainbow-house.org.uk/about-us)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://rainbow-house.org.uk/about-us)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://rainbow-house.org.uk/)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://rainbow-house.org.uk/madrasah)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://rainbow-house.org.uk/about-us)

### Building and safety

- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://rainbow-house.org.uk/)

### Extras and activities

- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://rainbow-house.org.uk/policies)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date Palm Primary |  | 2–11 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Kobi Nazrul Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| The Complete Works |  | 5–25 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Harry Gosling Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Daffodil Preparatory School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Osmani Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Mulberry Canon Barnett Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Buttercup Primary School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow House Whitechapel](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-house-whitechapel-ey496203) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Rawdatul Atfaal](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rawdatul-atfaal-2732949) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Women's Inclusive Team Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/womens-inclusive-team-ltd-ey499411) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Iqra Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/iqra-preschool-ey555489) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Early Steps Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-steps-daycare-2743769) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-angels-nurseries-and-learning-centres-ey553234) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY306807)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.rainbow-house.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.rainbow-house.org.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainbow+House+Children%27s+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJY_rHcsscdkgRfcK5Y5arjz8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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