# Rainbow Nursery

Rainbow Nursery is a full-day nursery at Rainbow Day Nursery, Birch Lawn, 11 Hall Green Road, Dukinfield, SK16 4EP, in Dukinfield, Tameside. It is registered for 58 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-2676941  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Rainbow Day Nursery, Birch Lawn, 11 Hall Green Road, Dukinfield, SK16 4EP
- Registered places: 58
- Phone: 0161 637 3393
- Website: http://rainbownursery-eydc.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2676941

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 September 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/16/2676941

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2022 (Reference 2676941). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2676941)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2676941)
- Registered places: 58 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2676941)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1502637)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Rainbow Day Nursery, Birch Lawn, 11 Hall Green Road, Dukinfield, SK16 4EP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.480274,-2.086709

- Station: Ashton-under-Lyne, 0.8 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dukinfield Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Tameside there are about 3.1 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Ravensfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Heys Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Tameside Alternative Provision Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Boat House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boat-house-day-nursery-2721493) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kids Planet Dukinfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-dukinfield-ey477640) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Toddlers Nursery by the Lyceum Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddlers-nursery-by-the-lyceum-group-2864572) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Red Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-red-day-nursery-2721487) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet Ashton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-ashton-2739932) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-pre-school-2698620) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rainbow Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rainbow Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rainbow Nursery take?

Rainbow Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 58 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rainbow Nursery?

Ashton-under-Lyne is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rainbow Nursery?

You can call 0161 637 3393 and visit rainbownursery-eydc.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2676941)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainbow+Nursery+Eydc&query_place_id=ChIJi64pBmq2e0gRG0lJrJqLZgw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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