# Rainbow Smiles Ltd

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-smiles-ltd-ey366613  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 117 Rosendale Road, LONDON, SE21 8HE
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 53
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and funded places for 2-year-olds
- Phone: 020 8655 7888
- Website: http://www.rainbowsmilesltd.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY366613

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 December 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/EY366613

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2008 (Reference EY366613). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY366613)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 December 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY366613)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY366613)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/483346)

## Fees

| Age | Full day |
|---|---|
| All ages | £60 (£5.45 an hour) |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 11-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £20

Source: nursery website (https://www.rainbowsmilesltd.co.uk/nursery-fees), 11 November 2026.

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

Address: 117 Rosendale Road, LONDON, SE21 8HE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.437744,-0.095099

- Station: West Dulwich, 0.3 miles
- Station: Tulse Hill, 0.5 miles
- Station: West Norwood, 0.5 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Belair Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Vale Street MUGA, 0.4 miles
- Park: St Luke's Memorial Garden, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowsmilesltd.co.uk/about-us)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowsmilesltd.co.uk/food-nutrition)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowsmilesltd.co.uk/food-nutrition)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowsmilesltd.co.uk/food-nutrition)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowsmilesltd.co.uk/facilities)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowsmilesltd.co.uk/facilities)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowsmilesltd.co.uk/facilities)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowsmilesltd.co.uk/)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowsmilesltd.co.uk/)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowsmilesltd.co.uk/further-information)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowsmilesltd.co.uk/)

### Building and safety

- Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowsmilesltd.co.uk/facilities)
- CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowsmilesltd.co.uk/facilities)
- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.rainbowsmilesltd.co.uk/about-us)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemead Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Alleyn's Oakfield |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Elm Wood School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Dulwich College |  | 0–19 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Dulwich Prep & Senior |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Rosendale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Julian's School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Turney Primary and Secondary Special School |  | 4–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-west-norwood-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey286811) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Partou Lancaster Avenue Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-lancaster-avenue-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey411292) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Sowing & Growing Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sowing-and-growing-nursery-and-preschool-2585948) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Partou Rosendale Road Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-rosendale-road-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey330892) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Norwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-west-norwood-ey552205) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Dunelm Grove Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunelm-grove-pre-school-144053) | Good |  | 09:00–15:30 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY366613)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.rainbowsmilesltd.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.rainbowsmilesltd.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainbow+Smiles&query_place_id=ChIJj_XeCQcEdkgRPy9LnQbOwpQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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