# Rainbow Playgroup

Rainbow Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Methodist Church Hall, Nayland Road, Mile End, Colchester, CO4 5ET, in Mile End, Essex. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-playgroup-203441  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Methodist Church Hall, Nayland Road, Mile End, Colchester, CO4 5ET
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07779 349128
- Website: http://www.rainbowpreschoolcolchester.com/
- Ofsted URN: 203441

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 January 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/16/203441

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1997 (Reference 203441). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203441)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203441)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203441)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Methodist Church Hall, Nayland Road, Mile End, Colchester, CO4 5ET

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.915981,0.890600

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mile End Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Essex there are about 2.9 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myland Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| North East Essex Co-operative Academy |  | 4–16 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Camulos Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Queen Boudica Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Braiswick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Highwoods Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Brinkley Grove Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Some aspects not as strong (October 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chesterwell Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chesterwell-day-nursery-2750504) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Chestnut House Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-house-kindergarten-ey301874) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Myland Pre-School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/myland-pre-school-cic-ey462427) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-colchester-day-nursery-and-preschool-2788198) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Nannas Day Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nannas-day-nurseries-ey562114) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Nannas Day Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nannas-day-nurseries-ey314142) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Rainbow Playgroup Good at its inspection on 17 January 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 20 children at any one time.

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

Colchester is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rainbow Playgroup?

You can call 07779 349128 and visit www.rainbowpreschoolcolchester.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203441)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainbow+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJH8OYYkAE2UcRNVRl-O5qL7c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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