# Raindrops Day Nursery Ltd

Raindrops Day Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at The Meadows Childrens Centre, Harberts Road, Harlow, CM19 4DL, in Hare Street, Essex. It is registered for 64 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/raindrops-day-nursery-ltd-ey494495  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Meadows Childrens Centre, Harberts Road, Harlow, CM19 4DL
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 01279 976301
- Ofsted URN: EY494495

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 27 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494495

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2015 (Reference EY494495). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494495)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494495)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494495)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Meadows Childrens Centre, Harberts Road, Harlow, CM19 4DL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.766899,0.086241

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Northbrooks Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Jean McAlpine Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Quasar, 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Little Parndon Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Pemberley Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (January 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Downs Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Luke's Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Jerounds Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Harlow Fields School and College |  | 3–19 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (January 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Abbotsweld Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Buzzee Beez Pre-school Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buzzee-beez-pre-school-ltd-ey405399) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery (Harlow) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-harlow-ltd-ey498119) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kidz OK Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-ok-ltd-ey420490) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kindred Harlow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-harlow-ey399612) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery Harlow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-harlow-ey536842) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Sunflower Coppice](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-coppice-ey420544) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Raindrops Day Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Raindrops Day Nursery Ltd Outstanding at its inspection on 27 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Raindrops Day Nursery Ltd take?

Raindrops Day Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Raindrops Day Nursery Ltd?

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

### How do I contact Raindrops Day Nursery Ltd?

You can call 01279 976301.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494495)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=RAINDROPS+DAY+NURSERY&query_place_id=ChIJh01g0Kme2EcRfBdwcOHAPGk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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