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Little Rainbows Academy # Little Rainbows Academy Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 years EYFS Curriculum Before & After School Clubs Holiday Care School drop-off/pick-up service ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://littlerainbowsacademy.uk/contact-us/) ## 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Rainbows Academy Inspection date Dec 2023 Inspection no. 10319256 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50238301)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2755771) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-rainbows-academy-de24-0pa-2755771) 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 - 1 review the activities and experiences provided for younger children when joining different age groups together, taking children's stages of development into account - 2 develop a consistent approach to supporting children's behaviour so that they understand what is expected of them and why. Inspection #10319256 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50238301) ## 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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