Food
Well-balanced and nutritional diet on a 4-week rota.
Rainbow Nursery in Dukinfield
Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2024)
Number of places
58 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2024
Local authority
Tameside
About this day nursery
Rainbow Nursery, established in 1990 and located in Dukinfield, Cheshire, is dedicated to providing outstanding early years care and education. Their mission is to ensure every child receives the best possible start in life by offering consistent learning experiences and opportunities for growth.
The nursery caters to children from three months to four years old, with separate provisions for babies (3-18 months), toddlers (18 months-3 years), and preschoolers (3-5 years), each designed to support their developmental stage. In addition to their nursery services, Rainbow Nursery offers a before and after school club and a holiday club for children up to 11 years old.
They strongly believe in learning through play, incorporating a variety of engaging activities both indoors and outdoors, including sensory play, creative arts, puzzles, and day trips. The nursery is committed to promoting physical and mental well-being through extensive outdoor play areas and provides a balanced and nutritious diet on a four-week rotating menu.
Guided by core values such as quality and consistency, equality of opportunity, partnership working with parents, and providing a secure foundation for all children, Rainbow Nursery aims to advocate for children, support families, and deliver exceptional early years education.
Our ethos
Rainbow Nursery is committed to providing a secure foundation founded on core values of quality, consistency, and equality of opportunity. They believe in learning through play, offering diverse indoor and outdoor activities to support children's development and well-being, ultimately aiming to deliver exceptional early years education and advocate for children and families.
What it's like
Children, parents and carers feel welcome at Rainbow Nursery. Staff plan 'All About Me' activities to help everyone settle in. Toddlers develop physical skills by using play dough, and pre-school children learn to respect different preferences while tasting fruits.
Established 1990Caters for babies to 4-year-oldsBefore/after school and holiday clubEmphasis on outdoor playNutritional meals provided
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Opening hours
Monday to Friday - 7:15am to 6pm
Age range
3 months to 11 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2022
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Rainbow Nursery
Last inspected 24 September 2024 · Susan King
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, parents and carers feel welcome at Rainbow Nursery. Staff plan 'All About Me' activities to help everyone settle in. Toddlers develop physical skills by using play dough, and pre-school children learn to respect different preferences while tasting fruits.
Inspector highlights
- Children, parents and carers feel welcome at the nursery.
- Staff feel their well-being is promoted and are positive role models.
- The team incorporates new learning into self-evaluation and improvement activities.
- The nursery day is well organised, promoting children's independence and self-control.
- Children's early literacy is promoted through stories and sound identification.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to link their planning of routines with precise intentions for children's learning
- 2help staff to judge, even more accurately, when to give children vocabulary and information and when to ask them a question.
Inspection #10354897 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff use advice from specialist professionals to implement appropriate, individual learning targets for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
EAL / language support
When children speak English as an additional language, staff use key words from children's home language to help them to settle into nursery.
Parent Reviews of Rainbow Nursery
4.7
(3)
David Locke
3 years ago
I went here to view the premises for an up and coming event. No problems parking for all people. Entrance for all people. The staff I met were friendly and very helpful.
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Stasia Coxon
3 years ago
Absolutely love this nursery the staff are amazing and my son loves it here .. he has come on so much since starting here..
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Paula Amihere
5 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: September 2024
- October 2024Good
- September 2024Good
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