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[North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Rainbow Nursery # Rainbow Nursery in Dukinfield Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2024) · 4.7 (3 parent reviews) · Rainbow Day Nursery, Birch Lawn, Dukinfield, SK16 4EP · Tameside Number of places 58 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Sept 2024 Local authority Tameside About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 1990 Caters for babies to 4-year-olds Before/after school and holiday club Emphasis on outdoor play Nutritional meals provided ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.facebook.com/Rainbow-Nursery-EYDC-102368028970206/) ## Key facts Food Well-balanced and nutritional diet on a 4-week rota. Opening hours Monday to Friday - 7:15am to 6pm Age range 3 months to 11 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2022 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Rainbow Nursery Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10354897 Lead inspector Susan King Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259510)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2676941) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=rainbow-nursery-sk16-4ep-2676941) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Rainbow Nursery Last inspected 24 September 2024 · Susan King 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, 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 - 1 support staff to link their planning of routines with precise intentions for children's learning - 2 help staff to judge, even more accurately, when to give children vocabulary and information and when to ask them a question. Inspection #10354897 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259510) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJP3MYfjyIOglM1668FgOL0g2JlpyhlPRAozRgFJ8fMnen8dg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCZ0xqSF9RRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bb66a0629ae8b:0xc668b9aac49491b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXzjep5T562Whr7cLPQ2fW5vM5bRovlUI_JuGW6I1tlqZ313XOY=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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.. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURodWRLNWRBEAE!2m1!1s0x487bb66a0629ae8b:0xc668b9aac49491b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU382L6BPAawL10FnDTrWPJ_sqtIO1bM0bAiYOHcP_zKX_ihWg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Paula Amihere 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM4X19EcGFnEAE!2m1!1s0x487bb66a0629ae8b:0xc668b9aac49491b) Reviews from Google for Rainbow Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=893555072511330587&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: September 2024 - October 2024 Good - September 2024 Good ## Frequently asked about Rainbow Nursery ### What stands out about Rainbow Nursery? ### What is Rainbow Nursery working on improving? ### How can Rainbow Nursery be contacted? ### How are meals handled at Rainbow Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Dukinfield Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Rainbow Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Boat House Day Nursery Dukinfield · SK16 4BX 4.7(11 reviews) ](/nursery/boat-house-day-nursery-sk16-4bx-2721493) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Kids Planet Dukinfield Dukinfield · SK16 4BZ 4.3(7 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-dukinfield-sk16-4bz-ey477640) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.5 mi ### Toddlers Nursery by the Lyceum Group Ashton-Under-Lyne · OL6 6XB ](/nursery/toddlers-nursery-by-the-lyceum-group-ol6-6xb-2864572) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Little Red Day Nursery Ashton-Under-Lyne · OL6 6QH 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/little-red-day-nursery-ol6-6qh-2721487) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Kids Planet Ashton Ashton-Under-Lyne · OL6 6NW ](/nursery/kids-planet-ashton-ol6-6nw-2739932) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Next Generation Day Nursery Ashton Under Lyne · OL6 6PB ](/nursery/next-generation-day-nursery-ol6-6pb-2794476) [See all nurseries in Dukinfield →](/search?q=Dukinfield) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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