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Little Rainbows # Little Rainbows in Whitby Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2025) · 5.0 (5 parent reviews) · Stakesby Primary Academy, Byland Road, Whitby, YO21 1HY · North Yorkshire Number of places 53 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 Local authority North Yorkshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Rainbows Nursery operates two early years settings: one all-year-round in Whitby and a term-time provision in the village of Ruswarp. The nursery is dedicated to providing a nurturing, family-focused environment where children can play, learn, and explore. They aim to create a secure, warm, and welcoming atmosphere in purpose-built childcare facilities, always prioritising the needs of each child. Little Rainbows is a family-run business with a team of experienced and passionate staff committed to supporting all families. They believe in making the admission process as smooth as possible, offering various sessions and government-funded spaces. The nursery also provides settling-in visits to help children and parents familiarise themselves with the staff and environment, ensuring a comfortable transition. Optional uniform is available for purchase to help children prepare for school. What it's like Children at Little Rainbows feel happy, safe and secure, benefiting from a warm, nurturing environment that prioritises their personal, social, and emotional development. The staff, who build close relationships with families, effectively implement a challenging curriculum that prepares children well for school, fostering independence and enthusiasm for learning. Family-run business Two settings (all-year and term-time) Nurturing environment Settling-in visits ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (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. ## Key facts Opening hours Stakesby Site: Monday-Friday 7:45am-6pm; Ruswarp Site: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm (Term-Time) Age range 9 months to 4 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types 3 hours, 10 hours Established 2023 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Rainbows Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10366122 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50272114)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752132) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-rainbows-yo21-1hy-2752132) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Rainbows Last inspected 11 February 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children at Little Rainbows feel happy, safe and secure, benefiting from a warm, nurturing environment that prioritises their personal, social, and emotional development. The staff, who build close relationships with families, effectively implement a challenging curriculum that prepares children well for school, fostering independence and enthusiasm for learning. Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff provide children with an exciting curriculum to broaden their experiences and help to build secure foundations for the future. - Partnership working is highly effective, with excellent partnerships with the local school and other professionals. - Staff help children to build on their existing skills and knowledge through purposeful activities. - Mathematics is a strong area of the curriculum, with plenty of opportunities to teach children about shapes, numbers and problem-solving. - Children develop good communication and language skills, and staff promote their good health and hygiene. Areas to develop - 1 help staff to focus more sharply on children's individual next steps during planned activities - 2 enhance the curriculum outdoors to support children who prefer to learn outside Inspection #10366122 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50272114) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > happy with the communication about their children's progress Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work closely with other professionals to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the support they need and that they are working towards the same goals. Outdoor space Outdoors, older children recognise numerals and how they should be written correctly. Staff play games, such as hopscotch, and practise counting with children as they play hide and seek. Leaders have plans to further develop the outdoor area to ensure children can access a full curriculum outside. ## Parent Reviews of Little Rainbows 5.0 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLgJBJPIyTth5pQBdN095SwGzYUOrGqC0eCx9YykzQ5y6XO9A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Courtney Reid a year ago My son is almost 3 and has been attending Little Rainbows since he was 10 months old. He loves both of the settings and he absolutely adores the staff. Couldn’t be happier with our choice to send him here, we love it 🌈 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNuXzhhaTdBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487f17ffa9e0997b:0x575267f6962eabe2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJuPT8e0gxlkSN6tZg4sMywFIJO4gdxyF3A6AuhVpfJjgLb8A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rebecca Bosansko a year ago I whole heartedly recommend Little Rainbows to any family who needs childcare! I feel confident that my child is in a safe, welcoming and inclusive setting where the staff have the children’s wellbeing at heart. Thank you to the Little Rainbows team who have made my child settling into nursery a dream! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURubU8ybDhRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487f17ffa9e0997b:0x575267f6962eabe2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJpf0KkM8f41vqsSlRVqGUu93Qoo5n685Xr4ekmiCU25ZeFiA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Destini Swales a year ago My son absolutely loves it at little rainbows! Always smiling, learning & making new things! Fab nursery xx [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURuMU95RnVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487f17ffa9e0997b:0x575267f6962eabe2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUp7ASFlbY737pukjsOC3s8VKnTGd5FNLLaBck0GmriHgrKIA8=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Hollie Victoria Thomas a year ago My daughter absolutely loves it here, couldn’t recommend it enough. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR6Z2FmNjBnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487f17ffa9e0997b:0x575267f6962eabe2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKWhpzxykpaGLMH7DfGdcCz71V1LbvK9l8ZOj7ciAl5k0tN=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Michael Bryant 2 years ago Very good with the kids recommend [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwLS1LVG93RRAB!2m1!1s0x487f17ffa9e0997b:0x575267f6962eabe2) Reviews from Google for Little Rainbows. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6292205938169261026&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 11 February 2025 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50272114) ## Frequently asked about Little Rainbows ### Is Little Rainbows Ofsted registered? ### Which funded hours does Little Rainbows accept? ### What does the team at Little Rainbows look like? ### When was Little Rainbows established? ### Open hours at Little Rainbows? ### How does Little Rainbows support children with SEND? ### Does Little Rainbows take babies? ### What kind of childcare setting is Little Rainbows? ## Nearby day nurseries in Whitby Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Rainbows. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### The Wooden Horse At St. Hildas Whitby · YO21 1PZ ](/nursery/the-wooden-horse-at-st-hildas-yo21-1pz-ey550220) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.0 mi ### Roseville Childcare Lythe · YO21 3RT ](/nursery/roseville-childcare-yo21-3rt-2655596) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.1 mi ### Fylingdales Pre-School Playgroup Whitby · YO22 4RN ](/nursery/fylingdales-pre-school-playgroup-yo22-4rn-400307) - [ Awaiting first inspection 6.2 mi ### Little Teapots Nursery Whitby · YO21 1UX 5.0(15 reviews) ](/nursery/little-teapots-nursery-ltd-yo21-1ux-2846068) - [ Ofsted: Good 9.1 mi ### Country Rascals Nursery Saltburn-By-the-Sea · TS13 4TR ](/nursery/country-rascals-nursery-ts13-4tr-ey499966) [See all nurseries in Whitby →](/search?q=Whitby) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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