# Rainbows Preschool Nursery

Rainbows Preschool Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Vange Community Centre, Vange Hill Drive, Basildon, SS16 4DA, in Vange, Essex. It is registered for 38 children. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 19 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-preschool-nursery-2805724  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Vange Community Centre, Vange Hill Drive, Basildon, SS16 4DA
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 07711 812002
- Website: https://www.littlerainbowshomenursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2805724

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2024 (Reference 2805724). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2805724)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2805724)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2805724)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Vange Community Centre, Vange Hill Drive, Basildon, SS16 4DA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.563100,0.481106

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 19 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bardfield Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Cherry Tree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (July 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Ryedene Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Greensted Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Fairhouse Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Vange Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Kingswood Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jigsaw Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jigsaw-pre-school-ey341029) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Serendipity Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/serendipity-nursery-ey469364) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [ABC TREEHOUSE](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-treehouse-2589237) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Just Imagine Day Nursery Ltd - Vange](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-imagine-day-nursery-ltd-vange-ey482681) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Steps Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-steps-pre-school-ey501700) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Gem's Pre-School Basildon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-pre-school-basildon-ey291012) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Rainbows Preschool Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

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

Pitsea is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rainbows Preschool Nursery?

You can call 07711 812002 and visit www.littlerainbowshomenursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2805724)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Rainbows+Home+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJoUeW-6jH2EcR6hLE6d44di0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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