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Rainbow Nursery # Rainbow Nursery in Eastbourne Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2023) · Kings Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2UD · East Sussex Number of places 62 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2023 Local authority East Sussex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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'. Community-run Forest School Emotion Coaching Outstanding Ofsted Rating ## 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. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Registration Fee (non-refundable) £10.00 / session - Full day care (0-2 years, Band 1) £295.00 / week - 9 month 30 Hour Entitlement (Band 1) £155.00 / week - Part time care (2 days, 0-2 years, Band 1) £135.50 / week - Part time care (3 days, 0-2 years, Band 1) £198.25 / week See 81 more Good to know - Fees are calculated on a weekly basis. - The nursery is open 48 weeks a year; fees are not charged for the 4 weeks of seasonal closures. - Fees remain payable for child sickness, Bank Holidays, staff training days, and family holidays. - Included: facilities, supervision, care, snacks, and meals. - Excluded: nappies, wipes, creams, formula, extracurricular activities, trips, breakfast (select groups), and late fees. - Term-time government funding (15 or 30 hours) is available for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds over 38 weeks of the year. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Rainbow Nursery Inspection date Feb 2023 Inspection no. 10234067 Lead inspector Natalie Moir Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50211200)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109364) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.rainbow-nursery.org.uk) Kings Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2UD [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.27114/50.78696/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Eastbourne - [Day nurseries in Eastbourne](/search?q=Eastbourne) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=rainbow-nursery-bn21-2ud-109364) ## Key facts Food Snacks and meals included; nappies, wipes, nappy cream, sun cream, formula milk/alternative milks/foods, and breakfast from Yellow, Blue and Red group are not included. Session types Full day care, Part time care (2, 3, or 4 days per week) Opening hours 8:00am - 6:00pm Age range 3 months – 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Waitlist Yes Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Rainbow Nursery Last inspected 14 February 2023 · Natalie Moir Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend 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'. Inspector highlights - The passionate manager and her dedicated staff put the needs of the children first. - The manager and staff plan an ambitious, well-balanced curriculum that is effectively sequenced. - Staff have a strong focus on communication and language. - Staff successfully support children's development in mathematics during everyday routines. - Staff support children to learn about healthy lifestyles. Areas to develop - 1 review the planning of group activities to help to ensure that they are engaging for the age and stage of development of the younger children participating. Inspection #10234067 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50211200) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents say that communication is effective. > 'children are treated as individuals with important feelings' > parents say that their children are making good progress. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All staff work together to quickly identify children with additional needs. Staff get to know the children well and provide targeted support where needed. They use what they know to plan and adapt activities that enable learning. As a result, all children make good progress in their development. This includes those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language. Outdoor space Children have ample opportunities to access the outdoor space, where they climb, slide, balance and whizz around on bicycles. In addition, staff manage and adapt the environment. They plan activities that enable all children, including those with allergies, to be fully included. Inspection history Date: April 2005 - March 2023 Good - February 2023 Good - April 2017 Good - March 2017 Good - February 2015 Good - January 2015 Good - September 2009 Good - September 2009 Good - February 2007 Outstanding - April 2005 Good ## Frequently asked about Rainbow Nursery ### What does the staff team at Rainbow Nursery include? ### How many places does Rainbow Nursery have? ### What is the address of Rainbow Nursery? ### How can Rainbow Nursery be contacted? ### When is Rainbow Nursery open? ## Nearby day nurseries in Eastbourne Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Rainbow Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### St Thomas-a-Becket Nursery Eastbourne · BN22 8XT 4.5(6 reviews) ](/nursery/st-thomas-a-becket-nursery-bn22-8xt-507912) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### The Meadows Nursery School Eastbourne · BN22 9PX ](/nursery/the-meadows-nursery-school-bn22-9px-511254) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Step by Step Children's Nursery Eastbourne · BN20 8QX 4.8(5 reviews) ](/nursery/step-by-step-children-s-nursery-ltd-bn20-8qx-2731597) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Camelot Kids Eastbourne · BN21 2BU ](/nursery/camelot-kids-bn21-2bu-ey494256) - [ Ofsted report unavailable 0.8 mi ### Fireflies Childcare Eastbourne · BN22 8UA 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/fireflies-childcare-limited-bn22-8ua-2706459) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Bright Beginnings Eastbourne · BN21 2DX 5.0(18 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-beginnings-bn21-2dx-ey490981) [See all nurseries in Eastbourne →](/search?q=Eastbourne) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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