# Rainbow House Whitechapel

Rainbow House Whitechapel is a sessional pre-school at Jagonari Centre, 183 185, London, E1 1DN, in Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Rainbow House Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-house-whitechapel-ey496203  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Jagonari Centre, 183 185, London, E1 1DN
- Registered places: 60
- Run by: [Rainbow House Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rainbow-house-committee)
- Ofsted URN: EY496203

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496203

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2016 (Reference EY496203). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496203)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496203)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496203)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Jagonari Centre, 183 185, London, E1 1DN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.518517,-0.063620

- Station: Whitechapel, 0.2 miles
- Station: Bethnal Green, 0.4 miles
- Station: Aldgate East, 0.5 miles, no step-free access
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Vallance Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Altab Ali Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Chicksand Street Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Allen Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Ford Square Gardens, 0.3 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date Palm Primary |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Kobi Nazrul Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Osmani Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Thomas Buxton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (January 2020) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Daffodil Preparatory School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Buttercup Primary School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Complete Works |  | 5–25 |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-house-ey306807) | Outstanding |  | 08:30–19:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Women's Inclusive Team Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/womens-inclusive-team-ltd-ey499411) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Rawdatul Atfaal](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rawdatul-atfaal-2732949) | Good |  |  | 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 |
| [Allen Gardens Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/allen-gardens-playgroup-ey554067) | Good |  | 09:00–15:30 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rainbow House Whitechapel's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rainbow House Whitechapel Good at its inspection on 28 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rainbow House Whitechapel take?

Rainbow House Whitechapel is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs Rainbow House Whitechapel?

Rainbow House Whitechapel is run by Rainbow House Committee, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Rainbow House Whitechapel?

Whitechapel is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496203)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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