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Rainbow Smiles

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2021)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·117 Rosendale Road, LONDON, SE21 8HE · Lambeth
Number of places
53 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2021
Local authority
Lambeth

About this day nursery

Rainbow Smiles Ltd, located at 117 Rosendale Road, LONDON SE21 8HE, is a childcare setting for children aged 0 to 4 years. Registered in 2008, this full-day care nursery operates week-days from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, 51 weeks a year.

The setting, which currently has 49 children on roll and a capacity for 53, received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on December 9, 2021. The dedicated team of 20 staff members, including three with qualified teacher status and twelve holding relevant early years qualifications from level 2 to level 6, focus on building strong relationships with children and their families.

This approach fosters a welcoming and supportive environment where children feel valued and happy. The nursery places a strong emphasis on supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working closely with parents and other professionals to ensure each child reaches their full potential.

They also recognise the importance of parental partnerships, evident in their use of an online app for daily feedback and the manager's virtual meetings with prospective parents to understand individual family needs.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and settle quickly into the routines of the nursery as the friendly staff warmly greet them. Staff know the children well and develop warm and caring relationships with them. They are kind and reassuring. Children cuddle up to staff when they need comfort. Staff use calm singing to help settle restless babies. Children are happy; they confidently talk to visitors and invite them to join in with their play and show them around the environment.

Warm relationshipsSEND supportParent partnershipsGood communicationPromoting independence

Key facts

Opening hours

Weekdays from 7.30am to 6.30pm for 51 weeks of the year.

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2008

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Rainbow Smiles

Last inspected 9 December 2021

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happy and settle quickly into the routines of the nursery as the friendly staff warmly greet them. Staff know the children well and develop warm and caring relationships with them. They are kind and reassuring. Children cuddle up to staff when they need comfort. Staff use calm singing to help settle restless babies. Children are happy; they confidently talk to visitors and invite them to join in with their play and show them around the environment.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive happy and settle quickly into the routines of the nursery as the friendly staff warmly greet them.
  • Staff know the children well and develop warm and caring relationships with them.
  • Children are happy; they confidently talk to visitors and invite them to join in with their play and show them around the environment.
  • Staff communicate well with children in a variety of ways, role modelling language and successfully introducing signing.
  • Children behave well and staff teach them the importance of being respectful to others.
  • Staff are considerate and inclusive in their practice and place a strong emphasis on supporting children with SEND.
  • The provider has introduced new ways to communicate with parents and include them in their children's learning, including via an online app.
  • The manager has a clear vision, and this drives the nursery forward.

Areas to develop

  • 1Encourage staff to use routines, such as lunchtimes, to interact with children to promote their communication and language skills and to encourage their independence and self-help skills.
Inspection #10214258 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive good attention and support to thrive and meet their next steps. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure specific next steps are clear and parents understand their role in supporting children.

Parent Reviews of Rainbow Smiles

5.0
(4)
charlie smedley
2 years ago

Our little girl could not love her nursery more. The staff have adopted her, care for her and treat her as family. All the children feel comfortable and safe there. We never have to think twice about her while she is at Rainbow Smiles as we know she is having fun and is safe.

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Inspection history

Date: June 2009

  • December 2021Good
  • November 2016Good
  • December 2012Good
  • May 2011Good
  • June 2009Good

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