# Rainbows Preschool

Rainbows Preschool is a full-day nursery at Old Golf Shop, Grounds of Belhus Park, Belhus Park Lane,Aveley, South Ockendon, RM15 4QR, in Aveley, Thurrock. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-preschool-2583773  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Old Golf Shop, Grounds of Belhus Park, Belhus Park Lane,Aveley, South Ockendon, RM15 4QR
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07557 022821
- Ofsted URN: 2583773

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 June 2022, 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/16/2583773

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2020 (Reference 2583773). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2583773)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2583773)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2583773)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1888417)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Old Golf Shop, Grounds of Belhus Park, Belhus Park Lane,Aveley, South Ockendon, RM15 4QR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.506893,0.263494

- Park: Usk Road Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Park: Martin Road Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Thurrock there are about 4.9 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

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

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilkes Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Kenningtons Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Aveley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Somers Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Beacon Hill Academy |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Shaw Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Bonnygate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Aveley Pre-School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aveley-pre-school-cic-2753178) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Headstart Nursery 2 T/A Future Stars Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-nursery-2-t-a-future-stars-day-nursery-2850220) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Headstart Pre school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-pre-school-2588103) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Headstart Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-nursery-ey494201) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Explorers Aveley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-aveley-2598023) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Headstart PreSchool 1](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-preschool-1-2769038) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Rainbows Preschool's opening hours?

Rainbows Preschool opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

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

Ofsted rated Rainbows Preschool Good at its inspection on 10 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rainbows Preschool take?

Rainbows Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

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

Ockendon is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rainbows Preschool?

You can call 07557 022821.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2583773)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainbows+preschool&query_place_id=ChIJvQvd0k6x2EcRR_UuA4QpWLo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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