# Rainbows Day Nursery

Rainbows Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Unit 13a, Hopper Way, Diss, IP22 4GT, in Diss, Norfolk. It is registered for 50 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-day-nursery-2795016  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 13a, Hopper Way, Diss, IP22 4GT
- Registered places: 50
- Ofsted URN: 2795016

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 14 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2795016

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2024 (Reference 2795016). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2795016)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2795016)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2795016)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1743101)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 13a, Hopper Way, Diss, IP22 4GT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.374135,1.127799

- Station: Diss, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Norfolk there are about 3.9 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diss Infant Academy and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Diss Church of England Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Palgrave Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Scole Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Roydon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Diss High School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Peacock Montessori Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peacock-montessori-nursery-ltd-ey493040) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Merryfields Playschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merryfields-playschool-ey408040) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Conkers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/conkers-ey296435) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Roydon Early Years Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roydon-early-years-ltd-ey442818) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [The Swan Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-swan-nursery-school-ey335553) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Mulberry Bush Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-bush-nursery-ey426108) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rainbows Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Rainbows Day Nursery was inspected on 14 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Rainbows Day Nursery take?

Rainbows Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rainbows Day Nursery?

Diss is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2795016)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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