# Rainbows Day Nursery

Rainbows Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Pavilion, White Knobs Way, Caterham, CR3 6RH, in Caterham, Surrey. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 18 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-day-nursery-ey457163  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Pavilion, White Knobs Way, Caterham, CR3 6RH
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01883 330335
- Website: https://www.rainbowscaterham.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY457163

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 December 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/EY457163

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2013 (Reference EY457163). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457163)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457163)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457163)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/480651)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Pavilion, White Knobs Way, Caterham, CR3 6RH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.276609,-0.073981

- Station: Caterham, 0.4 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Timber Hill Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Surrey 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Aided Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Caterham Prep |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Essendene Lodge School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (January 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Oakhyrst Grange School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2021) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Audley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Banana Moon Caterham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-caterham-2849526) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Ducklings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-pre-school-ey337165) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Hurley Birds Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hurley-birds-nursery-2832233) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Essendene Lodge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/essendene-lodge-nursery-2859248) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caterham-the-laurels-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey544935) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Caterham Burntwood Lane Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-caterham-burntwood-lane-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey281897) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Rainbows Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 4 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Rainbows Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

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

Caterham is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rainbows Day Nursery?

You can call 01883 330335 and visit www.rainbowscaterham.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457163)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainbows+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ3yCqpbn-dUgR5BoVt4UmbtQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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