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Rainbow Nursery in Tunbridge Wells (TN2)

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2022)
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5.0(5 parent reviews) ·St Marks Hall, Birling Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5LX · Kent
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Rainbow Nurseries, established in 1991, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 0 to 5 years. Embracing the Curiosity Approach, the nursery encourages hands-on exploration and meaningful interactions to foster learning and creativity.

With three locations in Tunbridge Wells, all conveniently situated near mainline stations, Rainbow Nurseries offers accessibility for both commuting and local families. The nursery operates 51 weeks a year, from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

The curriculum focuses on igniting creativity, enhancing social skills, and instilling a love for learning, ensuring every child feels valued, respected, and cherished. They offer flexible childcare options including full-time, part-time, and term-time only care, and welcome discussions on individual requirements.

Our ethos

Rainbow Nurseries embraces the Curiosity Approach, aiming to foster learning and creativity through hands-on exploration and meaningful interactions. The curriculum focuses on igniting creativity, enhancing social skills, and instilling a love for learning, ensuring every child feels valued, respected, and cherished.

What it's like

Children settle well and thoroughly enjoy their time at Rainbow Nursery. They have access to a well-planned curriculum which keeps them motivated to learn and develop new skills. Children immediately settle into their chosen activities such as sharing stories, building with bricks, and exploring natural materials.

Curiosity Approach3 Tunbridge Wells locationsOpen 51 weeks a year

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am – 6.30pm Monday to Friday for 51 weeks a year

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1991

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Rainbow Nursery

Last inspected 21 September 2022 · Nicky Chambers

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 settle well and thoroughly enjoy their time at Rainbow Nursery. They have access to a well-planned curriculum which keeps them motivated to learn and develop new skills. Children immediately settle into their chosen activities such as sharing stories, building with bricks, and exploring natural materials.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff have worked hard to address weaknesses raised at the last inspection.
  • The manager has a clear vision and strong desire for continuous improvement.
  • Staff effectively support children's physical skills.
  • Children take part in thought-provoking activities to develop their problem-solving skills and perseverance.
  • The manager prioritises staff's well-being and staff say they feel well supported.

Areas to develop

  • 1encourage staff to enhance their practice to help all children to become fully engaged and consistently challenged in activities
  • 2enhance communication with parents even further to share information about their children's learning and developmental progress.
Inspection #10242889 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment positively about the nursery and how their children are happy and settled.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff carefully use their good knowledge of key children to identify any gaps in their learning and promptly seek early professional help, when needed. This helps to ensure children make good progress in their development.

Outdoor space

Children have ongoing access to the well-resourced outdoor area where they use their skills well to navigate obstacle courses. The managers and staff carry out thorough risk assessments, to help minimise potential hazards and create a safe environment indoors, outdoors and when taking children on outings in the local community.

Parent Reviews of Rainbow Nursery

5.0
(5)
John Linuel Tenido
a year ago

We couldn't be more pleased with our experience at Rainbow Nursery. The entire staff is wonderful, but we want to give a special shoutout to Ms. Rianon. Her dedication, patience, and creativity have made a significant impact on our child's development. She goes above and beyond to make each day engaging and fun, and her genuine care for the children shines through in everything she does. The school itself is clean, well-organized, and filled with a variety of activities that keep our child excited about learning. We highly recommend Rainbow Nursery and especially Ms. Rianon for providing such a nurturing and inspiring environment!

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Sarah Hemingway
2 years ago

Amazing staff and amazing nursery! My little boy attended this nursery for 2 weeks in September at such short notice due to working in the area and I cannot thank the staff enough! They were Great!!

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Mark Prior (Marky P)
10 years ago

The staff are wonderful, the facilities are great and our little one settled in in no time at all which is all down to the excellent staff and all the activities they put on for the kids

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Debbie Parker
7 years ago

Staff are amazing and so so friendly xxx

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Inspection history

Date: October 2006

  • November 2022Good
  • September 2022Good
  • May 2022Inadequate
  • April 2022Inadequate
  • February 2017Outstanding
  • January 2017Outstanding
  • October 2013Good
  • September 2013Good
  • August 2009Good
  • August 2009Good
  • October 2006Requires improvement

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