# Rainbow Nursery

Rainbow Nursery is a full-day nursery at Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley, RH11 7DH, in West Green, West Sussex. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-ey347255  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley, RH11 7DH
- Registered places: 36
- Ofsted URN: EY347255

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 February 2023, 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/EY347255

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2007 (Reference EY347255). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347255)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347255)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347255)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/190135)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley, RH11 7DH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.116600,-0.197375

- Station: Crawley, 0.6 miles
- Station: Ifield, 0.8 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Goff's Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: West Green Playing Fields, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Zipwire, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Spiral Mound, 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 West Sussex there are about 2.7 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Manor Green Primary School |  | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Langley Green Primary | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Northgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hilltop Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Mill Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Toad Hall Nursery Crawley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-crawley-2789383) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Holly Hedgehog Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-holly-hedgehog-pre-school-2619933) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Honey Pots Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honey-pots-childcare-limited-ey408136) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Muddy Puddles Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-puddles-pre-school-ey553346) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Enriching Lives Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/enriching-lives-pre-school-2810858) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Stars Pre School Ifield Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-ifield-ltd-ey440138) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Rainbow Nursery Good at its inspection on 9 February 2023, 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 36 children at any one time.

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

Crawley is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347255)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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