# Rainbow Nursery

Rainbow Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Mansion, 36A Fore Street, Totnes, TQ9 5RP, in Totnes, Devon. It is registered for 56 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Daisy and Rainbow Childcare (Totnes).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-2696001  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Mansion, 36A Fore Street, Totnes, TQ9 5RP
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 01803 863447
- Website: http://www.daisyandrainbowchildcare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Daisy and Rainbow Childcare (Totnes)](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/daisy-and-rainbow-childcare-totnes)
- Ofsted URN: 2696001

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 January 2025, 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/16/2696001

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2022 (Reference 2696001). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2696001)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2696001)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2696001)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1439472)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Mansion, 36A Fore Street, Totnes, TQ9 5RP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.431031,-3.685415

- Station: Totnes, 0.4 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Shady Garden, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Vire Island, 0.2 miles
- Park: Leechwell Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Borough Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Throgmorton House Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Devon there are about 3.7 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| River Dart Academy |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Park School |  | 3–12 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Bidwell Brook School |  | 3–19 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Dartington Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Redwood River School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Daisy Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-preschool-2695998) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Humpty Dumpty Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humpty-dumpty-childcare-ey407812) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Venture Dartington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/venture-dartington-2799877) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Collaton St Mary Pre-School Paignton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/collaton-st-mary-pre-school-paignton-ey500114) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Little Thinkers@Kings Ash](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-thinkers-kings-ash-2793508) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Marldon Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marldon-pre-school-playgroup-106172) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Rainbow Nursery Good at its inspection on 8 January 2025, 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 56 children at any one time.

### Who runs Rainbow Nursery?

Rainbow Nursery is run by Daisy and Rainbow Childcare (Totnes), which runs 2 nurseries.

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

Totnes is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rainbow Nursery?

You can call 01803 863447 and visit www.daisyandrainbowchildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2696001)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainbow+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJd-rkpuscbUgRn2JCsEZciXM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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