Food
All meals freshly prepared and cooked in our own kitchen
Indo-Chinese Little Rainbow Day Nursery
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jun 2024)
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Lewisham
About this day nursery
Indo-Chinese Little Rainbow Day Nursery, operated by the Indo-Chinese Community, is a distinguished childcare and preschool provider committed to offering a secure, nurturing, and engaging environment for young children. Catering to children aged 6 months to 5 years, the nursery emphasizes a holistic approach to early childhood development.
The curriculum is based on the Department for Education and Skills' "Practice Guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage," delivered by experienced and well-trained staff dedicated to creating a warm and supportive atmosphere. The nursery provides a diverse range of creative and educational activities aimed at fostering independence and enhancing self-esteem.
Unique offerings include Mandarin language learning, dancing, and singing lessons tailored for specific age groups. A strong focus on childhood nutrition is evident, with all meals freshly prepared and cooked on-site using a variety of vegetables and essential nutrients to promote healthy eating habits, contributing to the children's well-being and consistent attendance.
The facility proudly holds an "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to high-quality service.
Our ethos
The nursery's approach is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, with a commitment to holistic development. They aim to foster independence and self-esteem through a variety of creative and educational activities, including Mandarin lessons, dancing, and singing. They also emphasize childhood nutrition and healthy eating habits.
What it's like
This inspiring nursery is at the heart of the local community. The curriculum is extremely ambitious for all children and based on staff's well-informed understanding of individual children. Children hear both Mandarin and English spoken equally in this bilingual nursery.
Ofsted OutstandingFreshly prepared mealsMandarin lessons available
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Opening hours
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm
Age range
6 months to 5 years old
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2007
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Indo-Chinese Little Rainbow Day Nursery
Last inspected 28 June 2024 · Leanne Bnidar
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
This inspiring nursery is at the heart of the local community. The curriculum is extremely ambitious for all children and based on staff's well-informed understanding of individual children. Children hear both Mandarin and English spoken equally in this bilingual nursery.
Inspector highlights
- Children are consistently supported to develop their communication and language to a high level, with a language-rich environment in both English and Mandarin.
- Children show high levels of confidence, learning about taking risks and challenges in their play, and are motivated to take risks.
- Children demonstrate exceptional independence, learning to put on their own shoes, self-serve food, and clear up after lunch.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are very well supported, with staff engaging extremely well with parents, schools, and other professionals.
- Managers and staff have an exceptional focus on staff well-being, supporting, mentoring, and valuing staff, leading to a highly motivating environment.
Inspection #10351537 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are very well supported by staff at the nursery. Staff engage extremely well with parents, schools and other professionals to ensure that every child makes substantial progress from their starting points.
Outdoor space
Children walk to the garden holding hands and sing a song in Mandarin and English as they walk. Staff have attended outdoor learning training to extend the already superb learning opportunities for children.
Parent Reviews of Indo-Chinese Little Rainbow Day Nursery
3.6
(38)
917 064
a year ago
Bilingual immersion is amazing. Very flexible and accommodating nursery not seen elsewhere. Parent centered and real care for their children, unlike many money focused nurseries. Lots of great activities and cultural introductions. Spacious venue indoors with a brand new outdoor playground in the garden. Regular arts and craft and piano music played to them.
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angela yang
4 years ago
We love this nursery! Our baby started attending to the nursery since 6 month old and she was so lucky to have the teachers here. The staff are all fantastic, caring, loving and attentive. They are very understanding and supportive. Our daughter had a great experience and enjoyed every minute of it. So sad we are relocating, but we will miss the nursery dearly and will certainly come back and revisit
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Guy Francis
4 years ago
A fantastic nursery. Our 16 month old daughter has been going here for half a year now and loves it. All the staff are wonderful and the manager, Jacqueline, is absolutely incredible and so accommodating. They provide so many varied activities for the kids, keep everyone fed with healthy food and the fact that it is bilingual and helping our girl to learn Mandarin is the icing on the cake. Every day we get detailed reports and if there are any accidents we are always informed. 非常感谢你们！
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Cindy Kwek
6 years ago
My 2 children went to their Day nursery and now attends Saturday Chinese school. Headmaster and Headmistress are very passionate educators. Love the fact they are very passionate in teaching mandarin, chinese morals and also discipline and values in school although its only a Saturday only Chinese School. I love it because its above and beyond just the language they try to achieve, its culture and values too.
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Danny Wong
9 years ago
Our son was enrolled in the nursery here for a few months, the staff are friendly and attentive. Would have liked to continue sending him there to be looked after, but drop-off and pick-up times became a little difficult to fit in because of our work schedules.
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Inspection history
Date: September 2011
- June 2024Outstanding
- September 2018Outstanding
- April 2016Good
- June 2015Good
- September 2011Good
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