# Rainbow Preschool

Rainbow Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Carr Junior School, Ostman Road, York, YO26 5QA, in Ouse Acres, York. It is registered for 31 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-preschool-ey372857  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Carr Junior School, Ostman Road, York, YO26 5QA
- Registered places: 31
- Ofsted URN: EY372857

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 February 2023, 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/EY372857

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2008 (Reference EY372857). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372857)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372857)
- Registered places: 31 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372857)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/733063)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Carr Junior School, Ostman Road, York, YO26 5QA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.963144,-1.127587

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sovereign Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Sovereign Park play area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In York there are about 2.7 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Carr Infant School | Primary | 3–7 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Poppleton Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Acomb Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (September 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Hob Moor Community Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Hob Moor Oaks Academy |  | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled  Primary School | Primary | 5–11 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| Westfield Primary Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Poppleton Rd Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppleton-rd-playgroup-ey426737) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Years Nursery Acomb](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-years-nursery-acomb-2746370) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Agility Tots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/agility-tots-2750896) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Muddy Boots Nursery Poppleton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-nursery-poppleton-ey548527) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Holgate Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holgate-preschool-321496) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Heather's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heathers-day-nursery-321475) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Rainbow Preschool Good at its inspection on 24 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rainbow Preschool take?

Rainbow Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 31 children at any one time.

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

Poppleton is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372857)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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