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Rainbow Nursery in Tunbridge Wells (TN4)

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, St Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9TX · Kent
Number of places
30 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Rainbow Nurseries has been dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children since 1991. They cater to children aged 0 to 5 years across three conveniently located sites in Tunbridge Wells, all easily accessible from the main line stations.

The nursery embraces the Curiosity Approach, fostering exploration, questioning, and learning through hands-on experiences and meaningful interactions. Their curriculum is designed to ignite creativity, enhance social skills, and instil a lifelong love for learning, with a strong belief that happy children are curious children.

Rainbow Nurseries strives to create an atmosphere where every child feels valued, respected, and cherished. They offer flexible childcare options, including full-time, part-time, and term-time only, and are open for 51 weeks a year, from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

The nursery also accepts various childcare funding options, including Tax-Free Childcare and government funding for eligible 2, 3, and 4-year-olds.

Our ethos

We embrace the renowned Curiosity Approach, encouraging children to explore, question, and learn through hands-on experiences and meaningful interactions. We believe that happy children are curious children, and we strive to create an atmosphere where every child feels valued, respected, and cherished.

What it's like

Children and families are welcomed at the door by enthusiastic staff, who smile and invite them into this homely setting. Staff plan interesting and motivating activities and opportunities for children based on their needs and interests. Children show high levels of self-esteem, confidence and emotional well-being.

Curiosity ApproachMultiple locations in Tunbridge WellsAccepted government funding

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

7:30am – 6:30pm Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Rainbow Nursery

Last inspected 12 May 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children and families are welcomed at the door by enthusiastic staff, who smile and invite them into this homely setting. Staff plan interesting and motivating activities and opportunities for children based on their needs and interests. Children show high levels of self-esteem, confidence and emotional well-being.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and managers have a strong vision for the setting and are passionate about providing good-quality care and education.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported, and staff have made effective links with external agencies.
  • Parents report that their children have made progress in their speech, independence, and social skills.
  • Children's independence skills are well promoted, with children actively participating in daily tasks.
  • Staff enjoy working at the setting and feel well supported, with opportunities for professional development.

Areas to develop

  • 1ensure staff use information about children's home languages to support children to settle in more effectively
  • 2focus staff training more precisely on finding out about the needs and interests of babies to support them to make the best possible progress.
Inspection #10276740 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

their children have made progress in their speech, independence and social skills.

they appreciate the daily feedback they receive.

the loving atmosphere provided by staff.

the ideas they get to help their children at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff have made effective links with external agencies for advice and guidance. They have used funding effectively to develop the outdoor environment to support children who do not have access to outdoor spaces at home.

Outdoor space

Children delight in exploring outside, looking for bugs together and talking about how to care for them. Staff have used funding effectively to develop the outdoor environment to support children who do not have access to outdoor spaces at home. This develops children's physical skills and interest in the natural world.

Parent Reviews of Rainbow Nursery

5.0
(2)

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Inspection history

Date: July 2017

  • May 2023Good
  • July 2017Good

Frequently asked about Rainbow Nursery

About the setting

Rainbow Nursery registered in 2015. It operates from the Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The nursery opens all year round, from 7.30am until 6.30pm, on Monday to Friday. The nursery employs 11 staff, 9 of whom hold qualifications to level 3 or above, including one member of staff who holds early years professional status. The provider receives funding to provide free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY489061
Registered person
Rainbow Nursery Partnership
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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