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Little Rainbows Academy

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2023)
·Little Rainbows Academy, Alvaston Street, DERBY, DE24 0PA · Derby
Number of places
54 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2023
Local authority
Derby

About this day nursery

Little Rainbows Academy in Derby offers high-quality childcare and education for children aged 3 months to 12 years. Located in Alvaston, the nursery is committed to providing a safe, happy, and stimulating environment with a variety of activities tailored to each age group, following the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.

They pride themselves on excellent communication with parents and offer flexible services including full-time and part-time care, as well as before and after-school clubs, and holiday care. The academy also provides a convenient school drop-off and pick-up service for St. John Fisher School and Alvaston School.

With a large outdoor play area and garden, children are encouraged to explore and develop independence. The nursery prioritises safety with CCTV in all rooms and at the main entrance.

Registered with Ofsted in September 2023, Little Rainbows Academy aims to create bright and colourful futures for all its children.

What it's like

Children thrive in the calm, happy and sociable atmosphere that staff create, showing confidence and interacting happily with adults and friends. They have numerous opportunities to make choices about their play, supporting their decision-making and independence skills effectively. Children benefit from a key person who knows them well, with staff using their knowledge and ongoing assessments to support all children appropriately, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Ages 3 months to 12 yearsEYFS CurriculumBefore & After School ClubsHoliday CareSchool drop-off/pick-up service

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 07:30 – 18:00 (closed on bank holidays and one week at Christmas)

Session types

Morning Session: 07:30 – 13:00, Afternoon Session: 13:00 – 18:00

Age range

3 months to 12 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Rainbows Academy

Last inspected 1 December 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children thrive in the calm, happy and sociable atmosphere that staff create, showing confidence and interacting happily with adults and friends. They have numerous opportunities to make choices about their play, supporting their decision-making and independence skills effectively. Children benefit from a key person who knows them well, with staff using their knowledge and ongoing assessments to support all children appropriately, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff have worked hard to implement and embed an effective curriculum.
  • Children's independence is promoted well.
  • Overall, children behave well in the nursery.
  • Parents speak positively about the nursery and applaud staff for the advice and support they receive.
  • Staff use mealtimes to support children to develop their social skills and learn about healthy lifestyles.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the activities and experiences provided for younger children when joining different age groups together, taking children's stages of development into account
  • 2develop a consistent approach to supporting children's behaviour so that they understand what is expected of them and why.
Inspection #10319256 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that their children have come on 'in leaps and bounds' since they started at the nursery.

They praise staff for the regular communication and updates they receive.

Parents state that they have good links with staff and receive regular information about children's progress.

Furthermore, they say that staff provide activity ideas for children to do at home to support their learning further.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff use their knowledge and ongoing assessments to support all children appropriately, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children choose to play indoors or outside, moving freely and safely between the different environments. Children enjoy regular opportunities to get fresh air and engage in outdoor physical play.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

1 December 2023

Good

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

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