# Rainbow Pre-School and Out of School Club

Rainbow Pre-School and Out of School Club is a full-day nursery at Mierscourt Primary School, Silverspot Close, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8JR, in Rainham, Medway. It is registered for 30 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 3.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-156077  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Mierscourt Primary School, Silverspot Close, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8JR
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01634 389889
- Website: http://www.rainbowpreschool.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 156077

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 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/16/156077

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2001 (Reference 156077). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/156077)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/156077)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/156077)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/666820)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Mierscourt Primary School, Silverspot Close, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8JR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.356956,0.605892

- Station: Rainham (Kent), 0.7 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cherry Tree Orchard, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Cherry Tree Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Medway there are about 4 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miers Court Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Margaret's Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Parkwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Fairview Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Thames View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Deanwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Parkwood Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkwood-pre-school-ey547831) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Rainham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-rainham-103719) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Scallywags (Medway) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-medway-limited-ey459674) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Parkwood Christian Fellowship Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkwood-christian-fellowship-preschool-103830) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Parkwood 'Poppets' Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkwood-poppets-playgroup-103831) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Fairview Fledglings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairview-fledglings-ey364634) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rainbow Pre-School and Out of School Club's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rainbow Pre-School and Out of School Club Good at its inspection on 27 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rainbow Pre-School and Out of School Club take?

Rainbow Pre-School and Out of School Club is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rainbow Pre-School and Out of School Club?

Rainham (Kent) is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rainbow Pre-School and Out of School Club?

You can call 01634 389889 and visit www.rainbowpreschool.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/156077)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainbow+Pre+School+%26+Out+of+School+Club&query_place_id=ChIJu3o_uNnS2EcRtm_85ncxP1o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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