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Birstall Rainbow Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
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5.0(22 parent reviews) ·68 - 74 Wanlip Lane, Birstall, LE4 4GF · Leicestershire
Number of places
64 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Leicestershire

About this day nursery

Birstall Rainbow Nursery, established in 1989, is the longest-running childcare facility in Birstall, conveniently located on Wanlip Lane, ideal for families commuting to Leicester city centre. With over three decades of experience, the nursery is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where children from three months until school age can flourish and reach their full potential.

The ethos centres around fostering happy, social, and confident learners during their crucial early developmental years. The nursery prides itself on its experienced and qualified team, many of whom have been with the institution for decades, ensuring continuity and stability for the children.

They offer a range of session options to accommodate diverse family needs, operating year-round from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays and the Christmas week. A standout feature is their expansive outdoor play area, designed to provide endless opportunities for children to learn, play, and grow.

Birstall Rainbow Nursery also actively supports families in navigating various government funding schemes, aiming to make quality childcare accessible and affordable.

Our ethos

The nursery's ethos centres around fostering happy, social, and confident learners, aiming for children to flourish and reach their full potential in a nurturing environment. They also pride themselves on continuity and stability through their experienced team.

What it's like

Children arrive happily at the nursery, demonstrating they feel safe and secure. Staff warmly welcome children and play calming music, which helps children to settle quickly. Children are making good progress, developing physical skills and learning to love books.

Longest running nursery in BirstallExperienced and qualified staffLarge outdoor play areaFamily partnership approachGovernment funding support

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

8am - 6pm Monday to Friday, all year around (apart from Bank Holidays and the week of Christmas)

Session types

Full day session (8am to 6pm), Morning session (8am to 1pm), Afternoon session (1pm to 6pm)

Age range

3 months until school age

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Birstall Rainbow Nursery

Last inspected 14 February 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

Children arrive happily at the nursery, demonstrating they feel safe and secure. Staff warmly welcome children and play calming music, which helps children to settle quickly. Children are making good progress, developing physical skills and learning to love books.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are making good progress.
  • Children are learning to love books.
  • Children make good relationships with each other and behave well.
  • Parents feel well supported and informed.
  • The manager is enthusiastic and reflects on practice to make improvements, using additional funding effectively.

Areas to develop

  • 1enable younger children to explore during art and craft activities and develop their own creative ideas
  • 2strengthen support for younger children to build on the range of words they know and to practise their language skills.
Inspection #10265129 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents state they feel well supported and informed.

Parents state the staff help with advice to support children's potty training at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children develop their physical skills outdoors, with older children running and catching bubbles, pushing prams and trolleys up and down a hill, and balancing on planks and crates. Children also act out stories in the garden using props.

Parent Reviews of Birstall Rainbow Nursery

5.0
(22)
Lizzie Jones
5 months ago

My step son has been attending Rainbows for over a year and we couldn’t be happier. Staff are friendly and professional and really care - we wouldn’t choose anywhere else to send our little ones.

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Bindya Mistry
a year ago

All the staff at Rainbows nursery are really lovely, helpful and also able to answer questions when needed. My daughter absolutely loves it!! They've made the transitions into new rooms easier and to suit my daughter. It has a great range of activities for the children, and has a sense of community.

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Emily
a year ago

My daughter has been attending Rainbows Nursery for 2 years now. She absolutely loves going! The staff are fantastic and nothing is ever too much. I am kept up to date with my daughters time at nursery and progress with skills etc. Would definitely recommend!

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Kate Cluley
a year ago

We originally chose Rainbow Nursery because it’s so close and convenient, but quickly came to realise that it was so much more. Our daughters love going to nursery and are both thriving there! The staff are amazing, the food is great, the facilities are lovely, and for a relatively small nursery, the outdoor space is incredible! Our 4 year old is in the preschool room now and she has really come out of her shell recently. Her favourite part about nursery is lunch time and being able to serve herself!

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Kalum Neththikumara
a year ago

This is the best place to join your kids in the Birstall area. Parents consistently express gratitude for the dedicated staff, who create a warm atmosphere where children feel safe and excited to learn. Many children thrive, showing remarkable progress in their communication and independence. The variety of engaging activities, from outdoor play to creative projects, keeps children eager to attend each day. Overall, nurseries are celebrated as vital stepping stones in early education, ensuring children are well-prepared for future learning experiences. Also they use a mobile app to communicate with parents.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2011

  • February 2023Good
  • May 2017Good
  • October 2013Good
  • May 2011Good

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