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Little Rainbows Day Nursery # Little Rainbows Day Nursery in Wilmslow Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted rating unavailable · H M Prison, Styal Road, WILMSLOW, SK9 4HR · Cheshire East Number of places 10 places Age range Up to 1 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority Cheshire East About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Rainbows Day Nursery offers a unique and intimate childcare experience in Wilmslow, operating within a single-room setting that encourages mixed-age learning. The nursery fosters a home-like atmosphere, characterised by natural light and thoughtfully designed spaces, which promotes individual curiosity, confidence, and a love for learning. Embracing The Curiosity Approach, the nursery provides a screen-free environment with natural materials and open-ended resources, allowing children to lead their own play-based learning journeys. Responsive practitioners extend learning through interactions, observations, and by encouraging investigation and experimentation. The mixed-age group, ranging from 6 months to pre-school, benefits from a family-like dynamic where younger children learn from older peers, and older children develop empathy. Inspired by Scandinavian hygge principles, the nursery's serene environment features soft decor, cosy reading nooks, and child-accessible furniture, which nurtures independence. Daily outdoor exploration and the integration of nature indoors enhance physical development and environmental awareness. The nursery is committed to fostering independence by providing accessible resources and opportunities for children to develop practical life skills and problem-solving abilities. Little Rainbows also prides itself on its development-led ethos, tailoring support to each child's individual interests and developmental stage. Freshly prepared, nutritious meals are provided, accommodating dietary needs and offering learning opportunities in food preparation and social skills. Our ethos Little Rainbows Day Nursery embraces The Curiosity Approach, offering a screen-free environment with natural materials and open-ended resources to facilitate child-led, play-based learning. They are committed to fostering independence, nurturing confidence, and cultivating a love for learning through a serene, hygge-inspired atmosphere, mixed-age interaction, and daily outdoor exploration. Their development-led ethos tailors support to each child's unique interests and developmental stage. What it's like This report is based on discussions with staff and an inspection of the premises and documentation, as there were no children present during the inspection. Therefore, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision's impact on children. The report confirms that the provider continues to meet registration requirements. Mixed-age learning The Curiosity Approach Home-from-home atmosphere Nature-based learning Focus on independence ## Pricing & funding 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://www.littlerainbowsnursery.uk/contact) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Rainbows Day Nursery Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10354730 Lead inspector Jason Holmes [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50261940)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2686235) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-rainbows-day-nursery-sk9-4hr-2686235) ## Key facts Food Freshly prepared, nutritious meals provided; accommodates dietary requirements; children help with food preparation Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round Age range 6 months to pre-school Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Rainbows Day Nursery Last inspected 29 October 2024 · Jason Holmes What it's like to attend This report is based on discussions with staff and an inspection of the premises and documentation, as there were no children present during the inspection. Therefore, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision's impact on children. The report confirms that the provider continues to meet registration requirements. Inspector highlights - The provider has a clear and ambitious curriculum in place. - Staff have a secure knowledge of how to implement the curriculum and plan learning experiences based on children's interests. - Staff effectively monitor children's progress and use language screening tools to identify and address gaps in communication and language development. - Staff have a thorough understanding of how to provide an inclusive setting and celebrate children's unique information. - Staff emphasise encouraging healthy lifestyles, good hygiene, and planning daily outdoor physical activities, including outings to local parks. Inspection #10354730 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50261940) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff explain how they will closely monitor the progress children make and identify any gaps in children's learning. For example, language screening tools are used to identify gaps in children's communication and language development. Staff will use this information to provide opportunity to narrow any emerging gaps in learning to meet children's developing needs effectively. Outdoor space Staff describe how they will plan daily opportunities for children to be physically active outside. For example, staff plan regular outings to the local parks. This ensures children have opportunity to develop their large muscles as they master the skills needed to climb the playground equipment. Inspection history Most recent inspection 29 October 2024 Met Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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