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Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2022)
·17 Carberry Road, London, SE19 3RU · Croydon
Number of places
36 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Croydon

About this day nursery

Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years, located in the vibrant Crystal Palace Triangle. As part of a family-run group, the nursery prioritizes each child's individual development and well-being, fostering a secure atmosphere that encourages exploration and learning.

The dedicated team focuses on tailoring activities to suit each child's age, personality, and abilities during these crucial early years. The nursery is committed to creating a home-like setting where safety is paramount, ensuring children feel comfortable and empowered to grow.

Parents are invited to visit and experience the warm, supportive community that the nursery prides itself on.

What it's like

Children benefit from a warm welcome and individual support to separate from their parent or carer, enabling them to settle happily and quickly into play and learning. They are happy and secure, showing enjoyment in the nursery. Staff help children progress by planning experiences like exploring real vegetables and herbs in the outside kitchen, fostering a positive approach and determination to try new experiences.

Family-runStimulating environmentFocus on individual development

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6.30pm.

Age range

3 months to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2020

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery

Last inspected 2 August 2022 · Natalie Atkins

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 benefit from a warm welcome and individual support to separate from their parent or carer, enabling them to settle happily and quickly into play and learning. They are happy and secure, showing enjoyment in the nursery. Staff help children progress by planning experiences like exploring real vegetables and herbs in the outside kitchen, fostering a positive approach and determination to try new experiences.

Inspector highlights

  • Daily routines are positive and promote independence.
  • Leaders are passionate about their roles and strive to support their dedicated staff team.
  • Partnerships with parents are good, and parents are kept well informed.
  • Staff plan learning opportunities that capture children's imagination and consider important skills and knowledge.
  • Children demonstrate positive behaviour, and staff use good manners and role model positive behaviour.

Areas to develop

  • 1The provider should provide focused activities that give fair time to all children in large-group activities, to ensure that they make progress in their learning.
Inspection #10239449 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They say that staff are extremely supportive of the whole family.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Where children have needed further support with behaviour, leaders and staff have implemented effective plans to help children develop positive behaviour.

Outdoor space

Staff plan experiences where children can explore real vegetables and herbs in the outside kitchen. Children wash and cut up vegetables using knives with adult supervision, excited to slice through them and reveal what is inside.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

2 August 2022

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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