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Oliver's Rainbow Nursery # Oliver's Rainbow Nursery in Portsmouth (PO17) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · Building 003, Fort Southwick, Portsmouth, PO17 6AR · Portsmouth Number of places 100 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2026 Local authority Portsmouth About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Oliver's Rainbow Nursery, in Portsmouth, offers childcare for children aged 0-4 years, operating since 2025. The nursery is open all year round, Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 19:00. Children benefit from a thoughtfully designed EYFS curriculum, which is adapted to ensure all, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), can achieve and make progress from their individual starting points. Staff are skilled at identifying early signs of additional needs and work closely with families and professionals to provide tailored support and resources, such as purposeful interventions, enabling children to access learning successfully. The nursery focuses on fostering self-confidence, emotional well-being, and physical skills, preparing children for their next stage of learning. Leaders have a clear vision for the nursery's development and are dedicated to providing high-quality care and education, actively supporting staff with training and ensuring consistent routines and expectations for all children. What it's like Children arrive happy and ready to start their day at this welcoming nursery. They are greeted by familiar staff who know them extremely well, recognising when a child needs extra reassurance or support. Children benefit from a thoughtfully designed curriculum, enabling all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to achieve. They show high levels of enjoyment in their learning and develop growing independence, preparing them for their next stage of learning and eventual move to school. Strong Attachments Individual Progress Thoughtful Curriculum Supportive Staff Engaged Learners ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 07:00 - 19:00 Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2025 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Feb 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 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Oliver's Rainbow Nursery Last inspected 11 February 2026 What it's like to attend Children arrive happy and ready to start their day at this welcoming nursery. They are greeted by familiar staff who know them extremely well, recognising when a child needs extra reassurance or support. Children benefit from a thoughtfully designed curriculum, enabling all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to achieve. They show high levels of enjoyment in their learning and develop growing independence, preparing them for their next stage of learning and eventual move to school. Inspector highlights - Children make steady progress from their individual starting points. - Babies strengthen their physical abilities as they crawl and pull themselves up to reach objects of interest. - Toddlers show increasing control when pegging items onto washing lines. - Older children demonstrate coordination and independence as they cut vegetables, using child-friendly tools. - Children show a genuine love of learning, choosing to sing songs, look at books and retell stories. - Staff are encouraging role models who create a positive environment for children. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should improve the organisation of daily routines, particularly in the baby room, to ensure that children receive prompt and consistent support throughout the day. Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50300038) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Oliver's Rainbow Nursery Inspection date Feb 2026 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50300038)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2843880) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=oliver-s-rainbow-nursery-po17-6ar-2843880) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff adapt activities so that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have the confidence to play alongside their peers. Leaders and staff ensure that additional funding is used purposefully to reduce any barriers and provide tailored resources and support individual interests, enabling children to access learning successfully. Staff work closely with families and other professionals, ensuring that children receive consistent, well-coordinated support. Inspection history Most recent inspection 11 February 2026 Expected standard 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/50300038) ## Frequently asked about Oliver's Rainbow Nursery ### What are the opening hours at Oliver's Rainbow Nursery? ### Whereabouts is Oliver's Rainbow Nursery? ### What ages of children does Oliver's Rainbow Nursery look after? ### How does Oliver's Rainbow Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Portsmouth Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Oliver's Rainbow Nursery. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.8 mi ### Teddy Bears Nursery School Portsmouth · PO6 4QD 4.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/teddy-bears-nursery-school-po6-4qd-2820977) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Cherubz Daycare Paulsgrove Portsmouth · PO6 4JB 3.7(6 reviews) ](/nursery/cherubz-daycare-paulsgrove-po6-4jb-2697654) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Portchester Day Nursery Fareham · PO16 9PP ](/nursery/portchester-day-nursery-po16-9pp-2604031) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Northern Pre-School Fareham · PO16 8DG 4.8(6 reviews) ](/nursery/northern-pre-school-po16-8dg-507933) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.1 mi ### The Play Corner Portsmouth · PO6 3PY ](/nursery/the-play-corner-po6-3py-2812181) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Portsmouth Portsmouth · PO6 4SF 4.6(14 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-portsmouth-po6-4sf-ey289898) [See all nurseries in Portsmouth →](/search?q=Portsmouth) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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