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Rainbow Pre-school (Stansted)

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2022)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·The Peter Kirk Education Centre, St. Johns Road, STANSTED, CM24 8JP · Essex
Number of places
52 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Rainbow Pre-school (Stansted), established in 1974 and re-registered at its current location in 2011, offers a nurturing environment for children aged two to four. The pre-school, located at The Peter Kirk Education Centre, operates Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm during school term times.

With a team of 10 qualified childcare staff, all holding at least Level 2 or 3 early years qualifications, the setting ensures a high standard of care and education. The pre-school provides funded early education for two, three, and four-year-old children, catering to 53 children on roll with a capacity for 52.

Following its latest inspection on March 1, 2022, Rainbow Pre-school proudly maintains a "Good" overall effectiveness rating from Ofsted, building on its previous "Outstanding" assessment. The setting continues to foster a warm and engaging atmosphere where children can explore, learn, and develop, supported by a dedicated team and positive parent partnerships.

What it's like

Children receive a warm welcome from staff and quickly settle into play, exploring many learning areas that encourage creativity and imagination. They behave well, playing cooperatively, taking turns, and sharing resources. Children thoroughly enjoy being outside, where they are highly active in exercise sessions and riding tricycles.

Warm welcomeEngaging activitiesGood behaviourStrong safeguardingPositive parent feedback

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 9am until 3pm

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

1974

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Rainbow Pre-school (Stansted)

Last inspected 1 March 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children receive a warm welcome from staff and quickly settle into play, exploring many learning areas that encourage creativity and imagination. They behave well, playing cooperatively, taking turns, and sharing resources. Children thoroughly enjoy being outside, where they are highly active in exercise sessions and riding tricycles.

Inspector highlights

  • Children receive a warm welcome and quickly settle into play.
  • Children explore many learning areas that encourage creativity and imagination.
  • Children behave well, play cooperatively, and take turns and share resources.
  • Children thoroughly enjoy being outside, engaging in exercise and riding tricycles.
  • Since the COVID-19 pandemic, staff have taken swift action to close learning gaps, especially in speech, language, and social development.
  • Parents provide highly positive feedback about the pre-school and staff, feeling well-informed about their children's development.
  • Children's skills in using pencils are developing well, with detailed drawings and careful colour choices.
  • Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff regularly completing training and demonstrating robust knowledge of child protection.

Areas to develop

  • 1Ensure all staff understand procedures for reporting concerns about children's development promptly.
  • 2Support staff in developing their understanding of the learning intent behind play and planned activities for younger children.
Inspection #10127406 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Key persons create quiet spaces for children and the manager, who is also the SENCO, works closely with parents and other professionals.

Parent Reviews of Rainbow Pre-school (Stansted)

5.0
(2)

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Inspection history

Date: January 2012

  • March 2022Good
  • February 2016Outstanding
  • January 2012Outstanding

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