Full-day nursery in West Dulwich, Lambeth
Rainbow Smiles Ltd
117 Rosendale Road, LONDON, SE21 8HE · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since April 2008Reference EY366613Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 9 December 2021Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places53 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 25 March 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Full day |
|---|---|
| All ages | £60£5.45 an hour |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 11-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
- Registration fee
- £20
Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–18:30
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
- Sessions
- Full day
Getting there
117 Rosendale Road, LONDON, SE21 8HE · More nurseries in SE21
Stations
- West Dulwich8 min walk · 0.3 miles
- Tulse Hill12 min walk · 0.5 miles
- West Norwood13 min walk · 0.5 miles
Buses
9 bus stops within 400 m, including Martell Road, Park Hall Road / Rosendale Road and Lings Coppice.
Parks and playgrounds
- Belair Park7 min walk
- Vale Street MUGA10 min walk
- St Luke's Memorial Garden12 min walk
- Playground9 min walk
- Playground12 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Lambeth there are about 2.6 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Rainbow Smiles Ltd is a full-day nursery at 117 Rosendale Road, LONDON, SE21 8HE, in West Dulwich, Lambeth. It is registered for 53 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £60 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months and funded places for 2-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning and approach
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
Food
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Dedicated sleep roomSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Small group sizesSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Secure entry systemSource: nursery website
- CCTVSource: nursery website
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Smiles LtdThis nursery | Good | £60 | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Partou Lancaster Avenue Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Sowing & Growing Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | from 3 mo | 0.3 miles |
| Partou Rosendale Road Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West NorwoodFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Dunelm Grove Pre-SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:30 | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in West Dulwich2
- All nurseries in Lambeth112
- All nurseries in SE2111
- Nurseries near West Dulwich station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Rosemead Preparatory School ages 2–11has a nursery class 0.2 miles
- Alleyn's Oakfield ages 2–11has a nursery class 0.2 miles
- Elm Wood School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Goodinspected January 2025 0.4 miles
- Dulwich College ages 0–19has a nursery class 0.5 miles
- Dulwich Prep & Senior ages 2–16has a nursery class 0.5 miles
- Rosendale Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected April 2024 0.6 miles
- Julian's School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2023 0.6 miles
- Turney Primary and Secondary Special School ages 4–18Ofsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Goodinspected December 2024 0.7 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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How much does Rainbow Smiles Ltd cost?
Rainbow Smiles Ltd publishes these fees: full day £60 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Rainbow Smiles Ltd take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Rainbow Smiles Ltd offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
Does Rainbow Smiles Ltd offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. Rainbow Smiles Ltd offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are Rainbow Smiles Ltd's opening hours?
Rainbow Smiles Ltd opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Rainbow Smiles Ltd take?
Rainbow Smiles Ltd takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What is Rainbow Smiles Ltd's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Rainbow Smiles Ltd Good at its inspection on 9 December 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Rainbow Smiles Ltd take?
Rainbow Smiles Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Rainbow Smiles Ltd?
Yes. Rainbow Smiles Ltd lists a registration fee of £20.
What approach does Rainbow Smiles Ltd follow?
Rainbow Smiles Ltd's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.
Does Rainbow Smiles Ltd have outdoor space?
Rainbow Smiles Ltd lists: Own garden.
Does Rainbow Smiles Ltd support children with SEND?
Rainbow Smiles Ltd lists: Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Rainbow Smiles Ltd?
West Dulwich is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Rainbow Smiles Ltd?
You can call 020 8655 7888 and visit www.rainbowsmilesltd.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Lambeth
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in LambethFees by age in Lambeth
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.rainbowsmilesltd.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Read reviews on Google
- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY366613 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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