Food
Fruit and drinks inclusive. Sun cream provided. Breakfast, light tea, and nappies can be provided for an additional £5 per day. Parents can provide their own packed lunches and/or nappies.
Rainbow Stars Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2025)
Number of places
25 places
Age range
1–3 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
Croydon
About this day nursery
Rainbow Stars Day Nursery, located in Thornton Heath, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Situated in a pleasant residential area on Headcorn Road, the nursery is easily accessible, being close to bus stops for routes 60 and 109, and a short distance from Norbury station.
The nursery operates 50 weeks a year, closing only for bank holidays and during the Christmas and New Year period. They offer both full and half-day sessions, running from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The facilities include dedicated spaces for babies (3-18 months) and toddlers (18-36 months), as well as a pre-school room for 3-5 year olds, where a tailored curriculum prepares children for their transition to school, focusing on the EYFS seven areas of learning. The nursery also boasts a sensory room designed to provide calm and comfort, aiding children in self-regulation and focus.
A dining room promotes healthy eating habits with freshly prepared meals, and a quiet nap area ensures children get adequate rest. In addition to day nursery services, Rainbow Stars offers a wrap-around care service, including breakfast clubs, after-school care, and holiday schemes, providing engaging activities and support for school-aged children.
They also offer flexible funding options for various early years entitlements.
What it's like
Children confidently leave their parents as they settle into their chosen play. Staff gather information from parents, such as any additional languages children speak at home. This helps the multilingual staff team to plan individual settling-in sessions that are unique to the needs of the children. If children become a little upset, staff speak to children in their home languages. Overall, leaders and staff plan an ambitious curriculum to support children's development.
EYFS CurriculumSensory RoomWrap-around CareHoliday Club
Pricing & funding
Fees are charged hourly based on three age bands spanning from birth to five years old. Invoices are payable monthly in advance and include fruit, drinks, and seasonal sun cream. A daily consumables fee also applies, and government funding is accepted for eligible three-year-olds.
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
Good to know
- Fees include fruit, drinks, and seasonal sun cream.
- A deposit is required to secure a place.
- Fees are payable monthly in advance and are non-refundable.
- Offers 15 and 30 hours of term-time funding for eligible three-year-olds.
- Late collection and early arrival fees apply.
- Late payment incurs a fixed fee plus daily interest.
Key facts
Opening hours
8:00am – 6:00pm, 50 weeks a year
Age range
3 months - 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Rainbow Stars Day Nursery
Last inspected 15 September 2025 · Kelly Lane
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Children confidently leave their parents as they settle into their chosen play. Staff gather information from parents, such as any additional languages children speak at home. This helps the multilingual staff team to plan individual settling-in sessions that are unique to the needs of the children. If children become a little upset, staff speak to children in their home languages. Overall, leaders and staff plan an ambitious curriculum to support children's development.
Inspector highlights
- Staff know the children and their families well. The key-person system is well embedded to help ensure that children receive the care, comfort and attention that they may require.
- Leaders of this nursery are passionate about providing an inclusive setting for all. Overall, staff create an ambitious curriculum that supports children's curiosity and independence.
- Staff support children to develop their independence through daily routines, such as tidying away their toys before mealtimes and pouring their own drinks.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive targeted support. Staff work with other professionals to support children's development.
- Partnerships with parents are good. Staff regularly communicate with parents so they can continue their children's learning at home.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to implement what they intend children to learn more precisely during planned activities, so that younger children remain engaged and focused
- 2review the organisation of routines to minimise interruptions to children's play and learning.
Inspection #10399257 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents report that they are extremely pleased with the help given to them and their children.
They particularly value how any additional support needed is sought as soon as possible.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive targeted support. Staff work with other professionals to support children's development. For instance, they implement plans to help improve children's speech and language.
Outdoor space
The inspector observed activities, indoors and outdoors, and conducted a joint observation with leaders.
Parent Reviews of Rainbow Stars Day Nursery
5.0
(1)
Asim Vivien
8 months ago
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Inspection history
Date: September 2025
- October 2025Good
- September 2025Good
Frequently asked about Rainbow Stars Day Nursery
About the setting
Rainbow Stars Day Nursery registered in 2023. It is located in Croydon, Surrey. The nursery is open each weekday from 8am to 6pm, all year round. It employs five members of childcare staff, all of whom hold relevant early years qualifications at level 2 and above. The nursery provides government funded early education for eligible children.
- URN
- 2729987
- Registered person
- Rainbow Stars Day Nursery Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
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