Opening hours
9.00am to 3.00pm. Monday to Friday during term time only for 38 weeks a year.
Little Rainbows Pre-School
Ofsted: Good
(May 2025)
Number of places
22 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
About this day nursery
Little Rainbows Pre-School CIC operates from The Pavilion, a community building overlooking the common in Stoke Lodge, Bristol. This pre-school caters to children aged between 2 and 5 years during term time, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for 38 weeks of the year.
The pre-school fosters a nurturing and supportive environment, as evidenced by parent testimonials highlighting the staff's kindness and adaptability to individual children's needs. They aim to make children feel comfortable and engaged, facilitating a smooth transition from home to the pre-school setting.
The staff are described as friendly and approachable, ensuring open communication with parents regarding their child's progress and well-being. The pre-school encourages parental involvement by providing policy information and sharing newsletters, and they offer a gallery for prospective families to view their facilities and activities.
What it's like
Children arrive at the pre-school with confidence, separate from their parents with ease and quickly settle at activities of their choosing. Staff warmly greet the children, which helps them feel comfortable and secure. Children engage in activities with their friends, such as drawing pirate maps and making models with dough.
Community Interest CompanyTerm-time onlyAges 2-5
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Age range
2 and 5 years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Established
2022
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Little Rainbows Pre-School
Last inspected 7 May 2025 · Charlotte Jenkin
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 arrive at the pre-school with confidence, separate from their parents with ease and quickly settle at activities of their choosing. Staff warmly greet the children, which helps them feel comfortable and secure. Children engage in activities with their friends, such as drawing pirate maps and making models with dough.
Inspector highlights
- The provider has made significant improvements to safeguarding practices since the last inspection.
- The provider has clear priorities for improvement, including those identified at the last inspection.
- Staff support children's communication and language development effectively.
- Children's behaviour is good.
- Children have regular opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air.
Areas to develop
- 1put in place effective strategies to help parents support all aspects of their children's healthy lifestyles in readiness for school
- 2review story times for the younger children to help them consolidate their learning further.
Inspection #10391568 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents report they are happy with the progress their children are making, and that staff are very supportive.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff quickly identify where children may need additional support and put in place interventions to help them catch up. The provider has received support from the local authority and other professionals to help staff implement interventions to help children catch up in their development. Staff have created a 'colourful cove' room where children can have sensory experiences to support them in regulating their emotions. In addition, this is used for small group activities tailored to target and support children's speech and language development following training with a speech and language therapist. Staff use hand signs and visual aids to support those children who are less confident in their speech to understand the routines.
Outdoor space
Children have regular opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air. Staff provide children with equipment so they can practise their climbing and balancing skills. Staff give children opportunities to grow fruit and herbs and learn about nature. Children go on nature walks, observe the animals and learn about the natural environment.
Parent Reviews of Little Rainbows Pre-School
4.5
(2)
Ayodele Oduola
11 months ago
Rico Boni
a year ago
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Inspection history
Date: December 2024
- May 2025Good
- May 2025Good
- March 2025Inadequate
- December 2024Inadequate
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