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Little Rainbows # Little Rainbows in Plymouth Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Charlotte Street, Plymouth, PL2 1RJ · Plymouth Number of places 34 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2026 Local authority Plymouth About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Rainbows is a childcare setting in Plymouth for children aged 1 to 4 years, operating since 2014. The dedicated team ensures a warm and welcoming environment, fostering a sense of security through established key-person relationships. The nursery is open Monday to Thursday from 09:00 to 17:00, and on Fridays from 09:00 to 12:45, operating all year round. They implement the EYFS curriculum, focusing on a broad and ambitious approach to help children build on their individual starting points. Staff are particularly skilled in adapting activities to meet individual needs, including those with SEND, by providing appropriate training and working closely with parents and external professionals. While the outdoor provision is being enhanced to support physical development, leaders are also working to strengthen support for children who speak English as an additional language, focusing on celebrating home languages. The setting received an 'Inadequate' rating at its most recent inspection on March 3, 2026, and needs to address inconsistencies in teaching quality, support for speech and language, and fostering independent conflict resolution skills in pre-schoolers. However, safeguarding standards have been met, ensuring a safe environment for all children. What it's like Children are greeted warmly and welcomed into the setting by leaders and staff, settling in confidently and quickly. Staff create an attractive and stimulating environment that motivates children to explore, investigate and join in. Patient, calm, warm, and caring interactions, along with praise, contribute to a positive experience. Established key-person relationships foster a sense of security for the children. Warm welcome Individualised learning SEND support EYFS curriculum Dedicated staff ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00, Friday: 09:00 - 12:45 Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2014 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Mar 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Rainbows Last inspected 3 March 2026 What it's like to attend Children are greeted warmly and welcomed into the setting by leaders and staff, settling in confidently and quickly. Staff create an attractive and stimulating environment that motivates children to explore, investigate and join in. Patient, calm, warm, and caring interactions, along with praise, contribute to a positive experience. Established key-person relationships foster a sense of security for the children. Inspector highlights - All children typically achieve well from their individual starting points, building on what they already know and can do. - Children develop their physical skills, exploring textures and learning to match puzzle pieces. - Staff form positive relationships with children, acting as positive role models and encouraging care for one another. - Staff adapt activities and routines to reflect children's individual needs, using visual aids and signing when necessary. - Leaders have developed a broad and ambitious curriculum, focusing on ensuring children develop key knowledge and skills for future learning. - Staff model a broad vocabulary when speaking with children and teach the importance of staying hydrated. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should strengthen the support for children who speak English as an additional language to celebrate their home languages and what makes them unique. - 2 Leaders should strengthen staff confidence, skills and consistency in extending children's language and encouraging them to speak. - 3 Leaders should support staff to develop pre-school children's understanding and skills to manage their feelings and resolve minor conflicts independently. Inspection #10414853 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301654) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Rainbows Inspection date Mar 2026 Inspection no. 10414853 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301654)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477865) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Charlotte Street, Plymouth, PL2 1RJ [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-4.17831/50.3816/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Plymouth - [Day nurseries in Plymouth](/search?q=Plymouth) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-rainbows-pl2-1rj-ey477865) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff receive appropriate training to follow approaches to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They adapt the support they provide to shape children's experiences, using assessments to identify individual needs and acting quickly when further support is required. They work closely with special educational needs coordinators, parents and carers, and external professionals to set realistic targets and regularly review children's progress. Outdoor space Leaders have taken action to begin enhancing the outdoor provision further to extend children's physical development. EAL / language support Leaders and staff are in the very early stages of implementing strategies to enhance the understanding and speech of children who speak English as an additional language. Leaders should strengthen the support for children who speak English as an additional language to celebrate their home languages and what makes them unique. ## Parent Reviews of Little Rainbows 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU02zCajFfb1VQxWJKy834Q_HgMgOueLNlElLQ0qwEWD3nxEam8=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) damian metcalfe 5 years ago My daughter has been going to Little Rainbows for over 12 months now, the staff are friendly, professional and approachable. We will certainly be doing pre-school there also, we'll done and keep up the good work. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURjaXZUN2JBEAE!2m1!1s0x486c930de724f15f:0xbe803e0d71b002b7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXpx0QzLX3vaFG0CBd_1gmYKoN-9dSS8ytoClokFNYQ3ucaCUc-9g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Tina Spencer 7 years ago Lovely nursery. Highly recommend [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURvNzdLS0JREAE!2m1!1s0x486c930de724f15f:0xbe803e0d71b002b7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIEzBhN0cTUqTHtph41f9Z444lBwODdjHH0t2BgkWaJdVzbmqM=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Emiliya Georgieva 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURjaXVUWE9nEAE!2m1!1s0x486c930de724f15f:0xbe803e0d71b002b7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIdCZhZEkMg0x-frnPaNkDMDoQSB6SC0r3-dSqf8agsP48RHw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Йордан Георгиев 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnNE8taS13RRAB!2m1!1s0x486c930de724f15f:0xbe803e0d71b002b7) Reviews from Google for Little Rainbows. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13727039891688129207&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2016 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Inadequate ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - October 2025 Inadequate - December 2021 Good - November 2017 Good - July 2017 Inadequate - March 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Rainbows ### What stands out about the care and learning at Little Rainbows? ### How does Little Rainbows support children who speak English as an additional language? ### What areas is the nursery working to develop? ### Where is Little Rainbows located? ### How does Little Rainbows support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Plymouth Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Rainbows. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Little Squirrels - Community Nursery Plymouth · PL1 4BN 3.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/little-squirrels-community-nursery-pl1-4bn-ey498093) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Tops Devonport Plymouth · PL1 4DW 5.0(15 reviews) ](/nursery/tops-devonport-pl1-4dw-ey562907) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### The Cabin at Wolseley Hub Plymouth · PL2 3BY ](/nursery/the-cabin-at-wolseley-hub-pl2-3by-2811138) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Roger's Burrow Day Nursery Plymouth · PL2 2BG ](/nursery/roger-s-burrow-day-nursery-pl2-2bg-117150) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Pixieland Stoke Village Plymouth · PL3 4DU 4.2(6 reviews) ](/nursery/pixieland-stoke-village-ltd-pl3-4du-117142) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.0 mi ### Little Quay Nursery and Learning Hub Torpoint · PL11 2JW 3.4(5 reviews) ](/nursery/little-quay-nursery-and-learning-hub-pl11-2jw-2871414) [See all nurseries in Plymouth →](/search?q=Plymouth) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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