# Rainbow Playgroup

Rainbow Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Falconwood Community Centre, Falconwood Parade, The Green Welling, DA16 2PG, in Falconwood, Bexley. It is registered for 21 children. It opens 09:30–12:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-playgroup-115363  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Falconwood Community Centre, Falconwood Parade, The Green Welling, DA16 2PG
- Opening hours: 09:30–12:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 21
- Phone: 07518 859079
- Ofsted URN: 115363

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 November 2022, 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/16/115363

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 115363). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/115363)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/115363)
- Registered places: 21 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/115363)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 May 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/468326)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:30–12:30

## Getting there

Address: Falconwood Community Centre, Falconwood Parade, The Green Welling, DA16 2PG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.457087,0.092453

- Station: Falconwood, 0.6 miles
- Station: Welling, 0.7 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Green, under 0.1 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 Bexley there are about 3.3 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 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Ridley Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Hook Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Danson Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Alderwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Days Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Falconwood Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/falconwood-preschool-ey478348) | Good | £34 | 09:00–15:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Medua Bilingual Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/medua-bilingual-nursery-ey544590) | Report card Mar 2026 | £60 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Eltham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-eltham-ey553599) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [First Step Daycare & Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-step-daycare-and-nursery-ltd-2766452) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Sandringham Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandringham-pre-school-ey464644) | Good |  | 09:30–15:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Crafty Wizards Pre-School, Avery Hill Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crafty-wizards-pre-school-avery-hill-park-ey544680) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Rainbow Playgroup's opening hours?

Rainbow Playgroup opens 09:30–12:30, Mon–Fri.

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

Ofsted rated Rainbow Playgroup Good at its inspection on 30 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rainbow Playgroup take?

Rainbow Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 21 children at any one time.

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

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

### How do I contact Rainbow Playgroup?

You can call 07518 859079.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/115363)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainbow+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJSenQYTOp2EcRdmhEs3M4Ph4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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