# Rainbow Pre-School

Rainbow Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Chelmer Village Hall, Chelmer Village, Chelmsford, CM2 6RF, in Chelmer Village, Essex. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, 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-pre-school-508748  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Chelmer Village Hall, Chelmer Village, Chelmsford, CM2 6RF
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07901 886488
- Website: http://rainbowps.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 508748

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 November 2021, 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/16/508748

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1999 (Reference 508748). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508748)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508748)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508748)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/25757)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Chelmer Village Hall, Chelmer Village, Chelmsford, CM2 6RF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.736489,0.505630

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chelmer Village Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Brook End Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Coronation Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Petrebrook Play Area, 0.2 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: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Farm Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Trinity Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (January 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| The Tyrrells School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Meadgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Perryfields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Perryfields Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [You & Me Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/you-and-me-pre-school-ey546639) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Springboard Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springboard-pre-school-402055) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercup-montessori-kindergarten-ltd-ey542373) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Hurst Court Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hurst-court-day-nursery-school-ey472673) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Holders Farm Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holders-farm-kindergarten-203670) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees At Springfield Chelmsford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-springfield-chelmsford-ey538269) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rainbow Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rainbow Pre-School Good at its inspection on 22 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rainbow Pre-School take?

Rainbow Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rainbow Pre-School?

Chelmsford is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rainbow Pre-School?

You can call 07901 886488 and visit rainbowps.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508748)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainbow+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJ2-GQlRHp2EcRnfG4dNCrDmg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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