--- title: "Rainbow Pre-School, Chelmsford — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Rainbow Pre-School, a nursery in Chelmsford — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Rainbow Pre-School # Rainbow Pre-School in Chelmsford Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2021) · 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 - 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, 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 rating Improved effectiveness Strong parent partnerships Engaging outdoor play ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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 - 1 Develop the range of resources available to children, particularly in the role-play areas. - 2 Encourage staff to make the most of all interactions with children, to help to extend their learning and interest further. Inspection #10201468 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50174606) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Rainbow Pre-School Inspection date Nov 2021 Inspection no. 10201468 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50174606)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508748) 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-cm2-6rf-508748) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJCuvcM5GeSpoDCZuseGyAliz0IxhaGSBbgYe81AGib6m8F7w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Seda Pelit a week ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aTFpHVm1kbEZMYzNwYU16aHRZMHRNWWpKV04wRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8e9119590e1db:0x680eabd074b8f19d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXY0IZPxAY42LNg3kx76_VIIR9uOm-8wURNOuiRgPIKaRw8MAQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Erica Lisher 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNJNTdhQlJnEAE!2m1!1s0x47d8e9119590e1db:0x680eabd074b8f19d) Reviews from Google for Rainbow Pre-School. 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