Opening hours
Monday to Friday 7.30am to 6pm
Rainbow Day Nursery in Lymm
Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
Number of places
72 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Warrington
About this day nursery
Rainbow Day Nursery in Lymm is a family-operated childcare facility established in 1990, and under its current family directorship since 2022. The nursery aims to cultivate healthy, happy, and confident children within an inclusive, high-quality environment where every child feels secure and valued.
Prioritising respect and personal growth, the nursery prepares its young attendees to become respectful and respected members of society. Managed by an experienced team, Rainbow Day Nursery offers a stimulating setting for early years development.
Parents are encouraged to visit the nursery to experience its daily operations and meet the team. The nursery also emphasises learning through play, providing a rich environment and diverse activities tailored to support children's learning journeys.
They also focus on health and well-being, providing nutritious meals and outdoor activities. The nursery is continually engaging children with creative and educational activities, as showcased on their social media, from spring crafts and sensory play to gardening and storytelling.
Our ethos
Rainbow Day Nursery aims to cultivate healthy, happy, and confident children within an inclusive, high-quality environment where every child feels secure and valued. They emphasise learning through play, providing a rich environment and diverse activities tailored to support children's learning journeys, while also focusing on health and well-being.
What it's like
Managers and staff at Rainbow Day Nursery share an ethos of care and nurture, building strong bonds with children and parents. Children are happy, settled, and eager to learn, with staff supervising them well and responding quickly to their needs. The curriculum is ambitious and sequenced, ensuring children make good progress and develop independence and good social skills.
Family-run nurseryLearning through play focusEmphasis on health and wellbeingOfsted "Good" rating
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
Pricing on request
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Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Rainbow Day Nursery
Last inspected 17 May 2024
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Managers and staff at Rainbow Day Nursery share an ethos of care and nurture, building strong bonds with children and parents. Children are happy, settled, and eager to learn, with staff supervising them well and responding quickly to their needs. The curriculum is ambitious and sequenced, ensuring children make good progress and develop independence and good social skills.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders are effective in supporting the manager, which allows for high-quality care and education and supports staff well-being.
- Staff know the importance of supporting children's social development, encouraging them to interact and form friendships.
- Staff are skilled in using assessments to plan children's learning, introducing new concepts and building knowledge over time.
- Staff support children to be independent during mealtimes, promoting good table manners and a 'can-do' attitude.
- Partnerships with agencies are good, with strong working relationships with local schools to support children's transitions, especially those with additional needs.
Areas to develop
- 1review the curriculum to support children's engagement at all times, so children remain focused and maintain a good attitude to learning
- 2strengthen the implementation of hygiene practices so they are adhered to and provide children with consistent messages.
Inspection #10339459 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Where children have any additional needs or gaps in learning, the special educational needs coordinator plans an enhanced transition. This helps children to have additional support as they move settings. Children benefit from a consistent and continuous approach.
Outdoor space
The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.
Parent Reviews of Rainbow Day Nursery
3.8
(10)
jesssica johnson
a year ago
I can't recommend Rainbow Day Nursery enough! After a terrible experience in a previous setting, we were understandably anxious about finding the right place for our son. From the moment we were shown around, we knew we had found somewhere special. The team at Rainbow are a group of kind-hearted, dedicated individuals who genuinely care about the children in their care. Our son has settled in beautifully, thanks to the warmth and compassion shown by every member of staff. The communication is excellent, and it's clear that they go above and beyond to create a nurturing and supportive environment. From what we've witnessed so far, I truly believe Rainbow Day Nursery deserves an Ofsted Outstanding rating. They’ve made a world of difference to our son's happiness and development, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
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Nga Phan
a year ago
Highly recommend! My little ones were both here till school age, they were happy each single days to go Rainbow, lots of stories to tell us by end of the day. We felt so safe to send our children here as they have a really good team who cares and understands our children.
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Carlos Rebelo
7 years ago
Both our kids attended until school Age. Caring staff and good environment. Well recommended!
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R Hiemstra
8 years ago
Fantastic nursery, extremely dedicated staff, our child was very very happy here.
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Grace Buxton
8 years ago
Friendly staff, lovely atmosphere; my daughter loves attending!
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Inspection history
Date: May 2024
- June 2024Good
- May 2024Good
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