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Little Rainbows Nursery in Blackpool

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2022)
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4.6(12 Google reviews) ·The Church, Abingdon Street, Blackpool, FY1 1PP · Blackpool
Number of places
45 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2022
Local authority
Blackpool

About this day nursery

Little Rainbows Day Nursery, part of Right Start Day Nurseries, offers high-quality childcare in Blackpool, conveniently located on Whitegate Drive near the North Pier promenade. The nursery is also within commutable distance of the planned Multiversity & Blackpool & Fylde college university, and close to several primary schools including Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Blackpool Gateway Academy, Woodlands School St & Park Community Academy.

The nursery focuses on providing a warm and nurturing environment with a 'family feel', aiming to give children the 'Right Start' in life. Their dedicated and experienced staff members are passionate about early childhood education, tailoring the curriculum to each child's unique needs and interests.

The nursery uses a holistic approach to learning, focusing on social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. They emphasise the power of play with play-based activities that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

Safety and well-being are paramount, with rigorous procedures, clean and bright facilities, and age-appropriate equipment. Little Rainbows Day Nursery maintains open communication with families, providing daily updates and progress reports to create a welcoming and supportive community.

Our ethos

Our staff members are not just caregivers; they are passionate educators who understand the importance of early childhood education. With their expertise, they tailor our curriculum to meet the unique needs and interests of each child. We believe in a holistic approach to learning, focusing on social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. At Little Rainbows Day Nursery, we value the power of play. We believe that children learn best when they are engaged and having fun. Our play-based activities encourage creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

What it's like

Children are happy in the busy nursery. They show that they feel safe as they approach staff for cuddles. Children behave well, overall. Where they encounter difficulties, staff step in to help children to understand their feelings and diffuse frustrations.

Play-based learningHolistic developmentNurturing environmentDedicated educators

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Food

Nutritious meals

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Rainbows Nursery

Last inspected 29 June 2022

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 are happy in the busy nursery. They show that they feel safe as they approach staff for cuddles. Children behave well, overall. Where they encounter difficulties, staff step in to help children to understand their feelings and diffuse frustrations.

Inspector highlights

  • Children's physical development is well supported.
  • The needs of children with special educational needs and/ or disabilities (SEND) are particularly well supported.
  • Support for children who speak English as an additional language is effective.
  • The manager has built effective relationships with parents and carers.
  • The manager works with local schools to ensure that children have a smooth transition on to the next stage of their education.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to consider the individual interests of children more when planning activities, so that children become even more engaged in their learning
  • 2support staff to improve consistency in promoting children's good health and hygiene through routines of the day.
Inspection #10217715 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment favourably on the care and education that their children receive.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The needs of children with special educational needs and/ or disabilities (SEND) are particularly well supported. Staff who work with children with SEND are highly competent. Children enjoy the sensory room, where they can have some calm time away from other busier spaces. They catch bubbles and watch different coloured lights. This helps to stimulate children's senses and supports their overall well- being. Children with SEND make good progress from their different starting points.

Outdoor space

All children benefit from daily use of the outdoor area, where they play games with their friends.

Google Reviews of Little Rainbows Nursery

4.6
(12 Google reviews)
Savannah Thompson
2 years ago

My children have been going here for a while now. They've both been through babies and currently in preschool (one due to leave to start school in September). The staff are so accommodating and supportive. They are so approachable and go at the children's pace. The staff, and management support the children and families and get the children school ready. They also support children with additional needs. I'd recommend this nursery to everyone who are looking for affordable and great childcare.

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Katie Parr
2 years ago

Absolutely amazing nursery. The staff are great and genuinely care. They brought my autistic son on so much. Wouldn’t send my children anywhere else now.

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Lisa Mullen
8 years ago

I love this little nursery. My babies love coming here. The staff are all lovely and friendly. They always make parents feel welcome. My little ones will be here until they hit primary school 😍

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Tasha Jade
2 years ago

My daughter has come so far since attending from Sep 2022 and she always comes out with a smile on her face. The staff are absolutely amazing.

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Daniel Miller
5 years ago

My daughter love going to this nursery she come on really well since she being going here she so forward for her age she only 1 and she goes on like she older since she been to this nursery her speech as come on really well she loves singing and learning she like doing things her self thanks you little rainbow nursery

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Inspection history

Date: October 2012

  • June 2022Good
  • September 2016Good
  • October 2012Good

Frequently asked about Little Rainbows Nursery

About the setting

Little Rainbows Nursery registered in 2012. The nursery employs nine members of childcare staff. Of these, eight hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and one at level 2. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY436056
Registered person
Quality Childcare Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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