# Rainbow Pre-school (Stansted)

Rainbow Pre-school (Stansted) is a full-day nursery at The Peter Kirk Education Centre, St. Johns Road, STANSTED, CM24 8JP, in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 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-pre-school-stansted-ey427469  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Peter Kirk Education Centre, St. Johns Road, STANSTED, CM24 8JP
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01279 814242
- Website: http://www.rainbowstansted.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY427469

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 March 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/EY427469

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2011 (Reference EY427469). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY427469)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY427469)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY427469)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Peter Kirk Education Centre, St. Johns Road, STANSTED, CM24 8JP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.902810,0.198077

- Station: Stansted Mountfitchet, 0.1 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Stansted Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Children's Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Rochford Square, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magna Carta Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Bentfield Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Manuden Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Avanti Meadows Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Forest Hall School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees at Stansted Mountfitchet](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-stansted-mountfitchet-2876147) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Apple Barn Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-barn-pre-school-ey548191) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Blossom Barn Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-barn-pre-school-2692415) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Ugley Duckling Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ugley-duckling-preschool-2836886) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Birchanger Butterflies Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/birchanger-butterflies-preschool-ey553900) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Bishops Stortford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-bishops-stortford-2747806) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rainbow Pre-school (Stansted)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rainbow Pre-school (Stansted) Good at its inspection on 1 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rainbow Pre-school (Stansted) take?

Rainbow Pre-school (Stansted) is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rainbow Pre-school (Stansted)?

Stansted Mountfitchet is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rainbow Pre-school (Stansted)?

You can call 01279 814242 and visit www.rainbowstansted.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY427469)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainbow+PreSchool&query_place_id=ChIJ711mtWSP2EcRya_mednNtiA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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