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Debbie and her team ( Claire, Bethany, Nikki, Katie, Lauren, Abigail and Hannah to name a few) are all wonderful ladies and it is clear to see how much they love the job they do. They provide a clean, warm, safe and nurturing environment with plenty of learning opportunities and experiences for the children and are keen to help children develop whilst working alongside parents, providing advice and support. My son has learnt so much during his time here and I love hearing about his day when I pick him up. 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Rainbow Day Nursery and Out of School Club # Rainbow Day Nursery and Out of School Club Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2023) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · 1 Imperial Avenue, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 2EW · Stockton-on-Tees Number of places 80 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Feb 2023 Local authority Stockton-on-Tees 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 Rainbow Day Nursery and Out of School Club, located in Stockton-on-Tees, was established in 2001 and provides a nurturing environment for children from birth to 12 years old. The nursery operates year-round, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. The setting has a strong focus on fostering a love of learning through well-supported literacy skills, encouraging children to choose books and developing mathematical understanding by integrating counting into daily activities. Staff are observed to know the children well, responding promptly to their needs with genuine care. Children are encouraged to develop independence, from serving their own lunch to putting on coats. The nursery also makes frequent use of the local community, taking children to nearby shops to enhance their awareness of the world around them. Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is a key feature, with staff working closely with parents and other professionals to ensure individualised support. What it's like Children settle quickly into this warm and welcoming environment. They show a can-do attitude to their learning and a determination to succeed, with older children experimenting with mixing food colouring into water and concentrating intently as they achieve their goals. Children also show high levels of respect, welcoming peers into their play and sharing resources. Warm environment Strong literacy focus Mathematics integrated Responsive staff Community engagement ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm. Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2001 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Rainbow Day Nursery and Out of School Club Last inspected 22 February 2023 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children settle quickly into this warm and welcoming environment. They show a can-do attitude to their learning and a determination to succeed, with older children experimenting with mixing food colouring into water and concentrating intently as they achieve their goals. Children also show high levels of respect, welcoming peers into their play and sharing resources. Inspector highlights - Children settle quickly into this warm and welcoming environment. - Children show a can-do attitude to their learning and a determination to succeed. - Children show high levels of respect for each other, welcoming children into their ongoing play and sharing resources. - Staff support children's literacy skills well, fostering a love of books and supporting language development. - Teaching children mathematics is an integral part of staff's practice, with staff routinely counting and encouraging mathematical language. - Staff know children very well and recognise their needs promptly, providing comfort and security. - Staff promote consistent care routines, teaching good hygiene practices. - Staff make frequent use of the local area, developing children's awareness of people outside of their immediate environment. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Areas to develop - 1 Enhance staff's practice to ensure that children receive appropriate challenge to develop their existing skills. - 2 Make better use of questioning during children's play and activities to increase their thinking skills and promote their language development further. - 3 Review and enhance some parts of the daily routines to maximise all children's learning. Inspection #10265382 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50212276) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Rainbow Day Nursery and Out of School Club Inspection date Feb 2023 Inspection no. 10265382 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50212276)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305980) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=rainbow-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ts20-2ew-305980) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is a key feature of the nursery. The management team and staff work in close partnership with parents and a wide range of other professionals to ensure that children get the individual support they need. ## Parent Reviews of Rainbow Day Nursery and Out of School Club 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIsNpSWXt7k2X6-ilTPXmMtR2CtyFmlrJEyx8Q9m3fMLZoYfg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lesley Terry 10 months ago My son has been attending Rainbow for almost 4 years now and I can honestly say his time here has been nothing but amazing. Debbie and her team ( Claire, Bethany, Nikki, Katie, Lauren, Abigail and Hannah to name a few) are all wonderful ladies and it is clear to see how much they love the job they do. They provide a clean, warm, safe and nurturing environment with plenty of learning opportunities and experiences for the children and are keen to help children develop whilst working alongside parents, providing advice and support. My son has learnt so much during his time here and I love hearing about his day when I pick him up. I highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a safe and stimulating environment for their child. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25WdUxUbFNNamczV0U0eWFqaEpRbkl5VUdaTFNXYxAB!2m1!1s0x487e92936bdb669f:0x12510fbf8495161b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKO1eZHF-XR33Z8nMlyTwFqHJFQIsc51HwiJHZK2VKGUlHy6A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Chloe Pollard 3 years ago My child has been going here for over a year now and she absolutely loves it. The staff are friendly and welcoming. My child always comes out happy and tells me all about her day. Big shout out to Claire who works there. My child is obsessed with her and she is absolutely fantastic with my child They do a lot of different activities to keep the kids engaged. The food they serve is diverse and healthy! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1cHB5cjVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e92936bdb669f:0x12510fbf8495161b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXWY-wJcCRyvXZMJmQt58D2bA-WLXh41z4QwFWELWEjQRrJo8B7=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) David Herron a month ago Our 2 year old has been attending this nursery for over a year and loves it! The positive changes we have seen since he started there are too many to count! The staff are amazing. They all clearly love their jobs and the children pick up on it! At previous nurserys it was always a struggle dropping him off without a major tantrum, here though he runs in! We are so happy we chose this nursery and would recommend to anyone who listens! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xRMlRXSkNkMmxsZG5sU09VRk1hV0V4U0RoSVJVRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e92936bdb669f:0x12510fbf8495161b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVFHiTxIGGFVk2RhM8UqGrwT1m7tyhDFJ2KOGx6Txkbg8NY8y2zlg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sharon Richardson 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRck91bm93RRAB!2m1!1s0x487e92936bdb669f:0x12510fbf8495161b) Reviews from Google for Rainbow Day Nursery and Out of School Club. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1319853481033799195&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: January 2014 - February 2023 Good - June 2017 Good - January 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Rainbow Day Nursery and Out of School Club ### What is Rainbow Day Nursery and Out of School Club working on improving? ### What kind of childcare setting is Rainbow Day Nursery and Out of School Club? ### How does Rainbow Day Nursery and Out of School Club support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Stockton-on-Tees Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Rainbow Day Nursery and Out of School Club. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### The Norton Nursery Stockton-on-Tees · TS20 2RD ](/nursery/the-norton-nursery-ts20-2rd-ey173165) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Smiles Nursery - Frederick Nattrass Stockton-on-Tees · TS20 1BY ](/nursery/smiles-nursery-frederick-nattrass-ts20-1by-ey556647) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.7 mi ### Early Miles Nursery Ragworth, Stockton-on-Tees · TS19 0FB ](/nursery/early-miles-nursery-ts19-0fb-2801580) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Cheeky Monkees Day Nursery Stockton-on-Tees · TS19 0DS ](/nursery/cheeky-monkees-day-nursery-ts19-0ds-ey413293) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### The Oval Childcare Stockton-on-Tees · TS19 0DE ](/nursery/the-oval-childcare-ltd-ts19-0de-2576255) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Tummyticklers Billingham · TS23 1HG ](/nursery/tummyticklers-ts23-1hg-ey438503) [See all nurseries in Stockton-on-Tees →](/search?q=Stockton-on-Tees) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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