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Balham Rainbow Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2023)
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5.0(39 parent reviews) ·3a Ramsden Road, London, SW12 8QX · Wandsworth
Number of places
46 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2023
Local authority
Wandsworth

About this day nursery

Balham Rainbow Nursery, a family-run establishment, dedicates itself to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. Their primary focus is on ensuring the safety and well-being of every child, fostering a sense of security that empowers them to explore and learn.

Recognising the critical nature of early childhood development, the nursery is committed to supporting individuality. They tailor activities and tools to suit each child's age, personality, and abilities, aiming to help them understand the world and find their place within it.

The nursery encourages prospective parents to visit and witness their approach firsthand, highlighting their proud and friendly staff. Established in 2015, the Balham branch has earned a strong reputation among local families.

They also have a Crystal Palace branch, opened in early 2020, catering to children aged 3 months to 5 years.

Our ethos

We believe that a warm and nourishing atmosphere gives them the security they need to be empowered to explore and learn. We passionately support individuality and aim to provide each unique character in our care with tools and activities tailored to their age, personality and ability levels.

What it's like

Staff at Balham Rainbow Nursery provide a welcoming and stimulating learning environment where children feel happy and safe. They focus on children's well-being, leading to quick settling for new children and strong emotional attachments with key persons. This results in children being confident and ready to learn.

Family-runStimulating environmentIndividualised approach

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Balham Rainbow Nursery

Last inspected 25 August 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff at Balham Rainbow Nursery provide a welcoming and stimulating learning environment where children feel happy and safe. They focus on children's well-being, leading to quick settling for new children and strong emotional attachments with key persons. This results in children being confident and ready to learn.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff have a good understanding of their curriculum and what they want children to learn and why.
  • The new manager is committed to providing good-quality care and education for all children and works with the team to reflect on practice.
  • Staff work well with parents, sharing information about children's learning and development, and parents confirm children achieve well.
  • The manager supports staff effectively through training, coaching, and supervision meetings, improving practice and outcomes for children.
  • Staff work effectively to develop children's communication skills and are good role models for language development.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to develop their teaching skills in literacy so that they maximise opportunities for children to develop their early writing and understanding of letters and sounds
  • 2review and enhance some adult-led activities to maximise opportunities for children to explore in their own way and try out their own ideas.
Inspection #10306275 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents confirm that their children achieve well and enjoy coming to the nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Staff provide children with plenty of opportunities to be physically active. They go on regular walks in the local community, and children participate in yoga, music, and movement sessions. In the outdoor space, older children create balancing beams and use climbing equipment.

Parent Reviews of Balham Rainbow Nursery

5.0
(39)
Imogen Greensmith
8 months ago

My son has been at Balham Rainbow Nursery since he was 11 months. He is now nearly 2. He clearly loves the staff and always comes out smiling at the end of each day. The staff have been incredible - it's clear how much they care about the children and parents alike. They are always thinking of fun activities for the kids and I love their photo updates. I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone looking for a nursery in Balham.

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Kate Turner
8 months ago

We loved Rainbow Nursery so much! Our daughter attended from 13months to 2 and half, and she LOVED it! All the staff are so caring and friendly. Every morning she was greeted with cuddles and excitement. We never had tears at drop off! The staff were brilliant as we navigated the transition from the baby room to the early learners, making sure our daughter was supported and comfortable. They also provided advice on potty training and how best to navigate. We were sad to leave and were grateful for all their care.

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Teresa Calheno
5 months ago

My daughter has been with rainbow nursery in Balham since she is 8 month old and it has been only a positive experience. She is now 3 years old and loves going to nursery , play with her friends and do all the activities the team has planned for them every day.

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Hugo Herrmann
a year ago

We are so happy to have joined the Balham rainbow family! Kirsty, Flavia and all the staff have been so friendly and absolutely amazing with our son and made the settling in days much less anxious for us parents! It's great to see a smile on our son's face when he gets to Rainbow, he's clearly given lots of care and affection. They also organise nice events for kids and for parents. We are feeling very lucky to have found them!!

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Robert Lee
a year ago

Rainbow Nursery Balham is like a home away from home for our little one. The staff couldn't be friendlier, more caring and fun. It really does feel like a strong community among the other parents. The staff have always been responsive to any of our questions and concerns, and proactive with caring for our little one when needed. Staff are really consistent which we really appreciate as parents. If we had another one, we'd be happy to send them to Rainbow!

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Inspection history

Date: February 2016

  • August 2023Good
  • October 2018Good
  • February 2016Good

Frequently asked about Balham Rainbow Nursery

About the setting

Balham Rainbow Nursery registered in 2015. It is located in Balham, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The setting is open from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and for one week at Christmas. There are 11 staff working with the children, eight of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications. The nursery receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

URN
EY489238
Registered person
Rainbow Nurseries Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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