# The Rainbow Tree Day Nursery

The Rainbow Tree Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Old Casino, 85-87 Wellington Street, GRAVESEND, DA12 1JQ, in Windmill Hill, Kent. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 12 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rainbow-tree-day-nursery-ey496377  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old Casino, 85-87 Wellington Street, GRAVESEND, DA12 1JQ
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 01474 491273
- Website: http://www.therainbowtreedaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY496377

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 November 2021, 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/EY496377

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2015 (Reference EY496377). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496377)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496377)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496377)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/845804)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old Casino, 85-87 Wellington Street, GRAVESEND, DA12 1JQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.437520,0.373583

- Station: Gravesend, 0.4 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Gordon Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Fort Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Gordon Promenade, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kent there are about 3.2 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Wrotham Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Chantry Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bronte School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Whitehill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Saint George's Church of England School | All-through | 4–18 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Almond Bud Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/almond-bud-day-nursery-2611558) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Grove Daycare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-grove-daycare-nursery-2715805) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Play Pavilion Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-pavilion-pre-school-2824548) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Christ Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christ-church-pre-school-127105) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bronte Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bronte-nursery-ey481166) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Windmill Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windmill-nursery-school-2685385) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Rainbow Tree Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Rainbow Tree Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 17 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Rainbow Tree Day Nursery take?

The Rainbow Tree Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Rainbow Tree Day Nursery?

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

### How do I contact The Rainbow Tree Day Nursery?

You can call 01474 491273 and visit www.therainbowtreedaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496377)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Rainbow+Tree+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJCUT2TwK22EcRn1oPjX7Eyg0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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