Rainbow Nursery in Middlestone Moor

About this day nursery

Rainbow Nursery, located in Middlestone Moor, County Durham, was registered in 2004 and provides full-day care. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, all year round, with sessions available from 8am until 5:30pm.

The setting caters to children from birth to four years old, with 90 children on roll and a capacity for 50. All 13 members of childcare staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, with one holding early years professional status.

The nursery was last inspected on 13th April 2022 and maintains a "Good" rating across all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Children are supported by a well-balanced curriculum that is responsive to their individual needs and abilities.

The staff team, many of whom are long-serving, are dedicated to providing appealing activities and support children in developing strong personal and social skills, fostering an environment where children are happy, at ease, and confident.

What it's like

Children are happy and at ease in this nursery, which has a calm and relaxed atmosphere. They enter their playroom with confidence when parents drop them at the door. Staff and managers want the very best for every child and provide appealing activities for all children. Babies explore a range of household objects. Two-year-old children show remarkable personal and social skills. Pre-school children are curious, independent learners. They predict what will happen next when they observe the caterpillars they are caring for, using books to check their facts. Children show excellent mathematical skills while hunting for Easter eggs and animals. They tell staff how many more or less they need to get to five objects.

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