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Rainbow Pre-School in Chelmsford

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2021)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Chelmer Village Hall, Chelmer Village, Chelmsford, CM2 6RF · Essex
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2021
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Rainbow Pre-School, located in Chelmsford, CM2 6RF, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises that was registered in 1999. The pre-school was rated 'Good' by Ofsted at its latest inspection on 22 November 2021, showing an improvement from its 'Inadequate' rating at the previous inspection.

The setting operates during term time only, with sessions running from 9am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. It offers funded early education for two, three, and four-year-old children.

With a total of 40 places and 38 children on roll, the pre-school employs 13 staff members, 11 of whom work directly with the children. Seven staff members hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above.

This dedicated team ensures that children are happy, settle quickly, and engage in a focused and ambitious curriculum tailored to support their early development.

What it's like

Children at Rainbow Pre-School are happy and quickly settle into daily routines. They develop communication skills by responding to staff and participate in a variety of engaging activities. Younger children play nicely together, while older children develop mathematical skills through activities like "hooking" coloured fish. Outdoor play is a delight, with children enjoying the garden and mud kitchen.

Good Ofsted ratingImproved effectivenessStrong parent partnershipsEngaging outdoor play

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 9am to 3.30pm

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

1999

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Rainbow Pre-School

Last inspected 22 November 2021

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children at Rainbow Pre-School are happy and quickly settle into daily routines. They develop communication skills by responding to staff and participate in a variety of engaging activities. Younger children play nicely together, while older children develop mathematical skills through activities like "hooking" coloured fish. Outdoor play is a delight, with children enjoying the garden and mud kitchen.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy, settle quickly, and know the daily routines.
  • Children enjoy playing outside and use items from the garden in their mud kitchen.
  • Younger children enjoy reassuring cuddles with their special person when they feel unwell or want a story.
  • Children independently choose what they want to play with.
  • Children make good progress in relation to their individual starting points.
  • Partnerships with parents are good, with parents sharing information about what their children do at home online.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
  • The committee, manager and staff have worked hard to address the actions set at the previous inspection.

Areas to develop

  • 1Develop the range of resources available to children, particularly in the role-play areas.
  • 2Encourage staff to make the most of all interactions with children, to help to extend their learning and interest further.
Inspection #10201468 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children enjoy playing outside, delighting in picking herbs from the garden and using them in the mud kitchen. This allows them to explore textures and fragrances, fostering sensory development.

Parent Reviews of Rainbow Pre-School

5.0
(2)

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2021

Date: May 2011

  • November 2021Good
  • June 2021Inadequate
  • October 2019Requires improvement
  • February 2015Good
  • February 2012Good
  • May 2011Inadequate

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