Rainbow Nursery in Eastbourne

About this day nursery

Rainbow Nursery, established in 1973, is a long-standing non-profit community nursery dedicated to providing exceptional childcare and education for children aged between 3 months and 5 years. The nursery focuses on creating a supportive and respectful learning environment where each child can flourish.

Their educational approach emphasises social development and learning through active exploration and play. The nursery’s commitment to quality is reflected in its "Strong Standard" Ofsted rating, with a recent update indicating an "Outstanding" rating.

Rainbow Nursery prides itself on fostering strong, trusting relationships with both children and their families, offering a cohesive community experience. They provide a diverse range of activities, including outdoor learning in their Rainbow Garden and Forest School, as well as various extra-curricular programmes like yoga, Tiny Symphonies for musical exploration, and French language lessons, alongside a "Sing and Sign" programme to aid early communication development.

The nursery also places a strong emphasis on emotional well-being, incorporating practices like Emotion Coaching to help children understand and manage their feelings. Additionally, the nursery operates a banded fee structure based on household income, making quality childcare accessible to a wider range of families.

Our ethos

Rainbow Nursery's educational approach emphasises social development and learning through active exploration and play. They foster strong, trusting relationships with children and families, and prioritise emotional well-being through practices like Emotion Coaching. The nursery also offers diverse activities including outdoor learning and Forest School.

What it's like

Children arrive with excitement to see their friends. They are eager to explore the day's activities, and swiftly become engaged in their play. Children show high levels of confidence and independence. They benefit from an ambitious curriculum that provides all children with rich and varied learning experiences. Children's interests are of high importance at this nursery and, subsequently, children sustain interest in their play. They enjoy being imaginative and visit the 'vet', who x-rays their pets 'to make sure they are healthy'.

Pricing & funding

Fees are calculated on a weekly basis for the 48 weeks the nursery is open, with no charges during the four weeks of seasonal closures. Fees include daily care, snacks, and meals, but exclude nappies, wipes, formula, and extracurricular activities. Funding is available for eligible three and four-year-olds.