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Rainbow Pre-School and Out of School Club # Rainbow Pre-School and Out of School Club Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2022) · 3.7 (3 parent reviews) · Mierscourt Primary School, Silverspot Close, Gillingham, ME8 8JR · Medway Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2022 Local authority Medway 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 Pre-School and Out of School Club, established in 2001, provides a nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 4 years. 30pm respectively. School holiday care is also offered, subject to demand. Children attending the pre-school are eager to participate in stimulating activities that help them progress in their learning, as noted in the "Good" Ofsted inspection on 27th January 2022. The dedicated staff are adept at understanding each child's individual needs, fostering confident learners. The outdoor area is well-equipped, allowing children to engage in physical play, such as creating their own assault courses, and explore nature, including observing bugs, demonstrating consideration for others. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well-supported, with staff collaborating with other professionals to create tailored plans that ensure good progress for all. Inside, children are encouraged to be independent in the creative area, selecting resources and confidently sharing their artwork. Staff also promote speech and language development by introducing new vocabulary during play and providing mark-making resources throughout the setting to encourage early writing skills. The pre-school also encourages children's understanding of the world around them by growing fruits and vegetables, which they enjoy at snack times, linking to healthy eating and the origins of food. What it's like Children are eager to enter the pre-school and confidently know the routines. Staff prepare a stimulating range of activities that help children achieve the next step in their learning. Staff are skilled in knowing what support children need to become confident learners. Stimulating Activities Well-Resourced Outdoor Area Supportive SEND Provision Speech and Language Development Healthy Choices Strong Key-Person System ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours 9am to 3pm for pre-school sessions; 7.45am to 9am and 3.30pm to 5.30pm for breakfast and after-school clubs; school holiday care is available subject to demand. Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2001 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Rainbow Pre-School and Out of School Club Inspection date Jan 2022 Inspection no. 10108505 Lead inspector Kelly Southern Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50178376)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/156077) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=rainbow-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-me8-8jr-156077) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Rainbow Pre-School and Out of School Club Last inspected 27 January 2022 · Kelly Southern 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 are eager to enter the pre-school and confidently know the routines. Staff prepare a stimulating range of activities that help children achieve the next step in their learning. Staff are skilled in knowing what support children need to become confident learners. Inspector highlights - Staff support children to develop their knowledge of the world around them. - Children are given ample opportunities to embed and extend their knowledge. - Children grow their own fruit and vegetables, which they eat at snack times. - A well-established key-person system helps children to form strong attachments to the adults in the setting. - Staff provide mark-making resources for children across the whole provision. Areas to develop - 1 review the organisation of some routines to ensure that all children are engaged in meaningful learning, particularly during transition periods - 2 improve the way feedback is used to inform how the pre-school can develop further. Inspection #10108505 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50178376) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported to achieve. Staff have plans in place that have been created with other professionals. This ensures that all children make good progress. Outdoor space Children relish spending time in the well-resourced outside area, using their physical skills to create self-made assault courses safely, using a range of natural resources. They are considerate of others' needs when exploring bugs outside and move so others can have a turn. ## Parent Reviews of Rainbow Pre-School and Out of School Club 3.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUXKcaAN1mHkAmzImGUhjobBFl7zO3VWREXIlKDRLmclxbwqCQt=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jason Morgan 2 years ago Really nice after school club my daughter enjoys it [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUROa1lfVnB3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8d2d9b83f7abb:0x5a3f3177e6fc6fb6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJm4vZHdf4MP2el2gfVdvwmhr2-DWjRWH4tYLUf11q3dT6bWA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) George Sheppard 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQtdDVEQzl3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8d2d9b83f7abb:0x5a3f3177e6fc6fb6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ9Yiqsrbo9sEJ5TLbahLOs65XAjWT4PuMDinYKzx0dClfasw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Judi Kemsley 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURReGUyak5REAE!2m1!1s0x47d8d2d9b83f7abb:0x5a3f3177e6fc6fb6) Reviews from Google for Rainbow Pre-School and Out of School Club. 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