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Rainbows Nursery # Rainbows Nursery in Lichfield Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jan 2023) · Greysbrooke Cp School, Barnes Road, LICHFIELD, WS14 0LT · Staffordshire Number of places 24 places Age range 3–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2023 Local authority Staffordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Rainbows Nursery, established in 2010 and located in Shenstone near Lichfield, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged three to four years. The nursery operates term-time only, offering sessions from 9 am to 3 pm, with an additional after-school club extending to 6 pm. Its dedicated team of nine childcare staff includes highly qualified professionals, with four holding a Level 6 qualification and qualified teacher status, and three at Level 3. What it's like Children are confident and happy, developing self-esteem and confidence as they engage in play. They are eager, motivated, and make excellent progress in all areas of learning, supported by staff with high expectations and exemplary teaching. Confident and happy children Excellent progress Expert staff Challenging curriculum Strong parent partnership ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 9 am to 3 pm (term time only), with an after-school club from 3:15 pm to 6 pm. Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2010 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Rainbows Nursery Last inspected 30 January 2023 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Children are confident and happy, developing self-esteem and confidence as they engage in play. They are eager, motivated, and make excellent progress in all areas of learning, supported by staff with high expectations and exemplary teaching. Inspector highlights - Children are confident and happy, quickly immersing themselves in play and showing concern for others. - Children are eager and highly motivated, making decisions and solving problems during engaging activities. - Children make excellent progress across all learning areas due to high staff expectations and exemplary phonics teaching. - Leaders successfully embed an exciting and challenging curriculum, prioritising children's learning and skillfully enhancing activities with interesting prompts. - Staff are experts in child development, providing exemplary teaching focused on skills, interests, and learning through play. - Mathematical development is well-supported through activities like retelling "Goldilocks and The Three Bears" and counting. - Children learn about the wider world through visits to local amenities, links with the adjacent school, and interactions with elderly community members. - Children learn about health and hygiene through routines, access to drinking water and healthy snacks, and discussions about oral health. Inspection #10264935 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50209778) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Rainbows Nursery Inspection date Jan 2023 Inspection no. 10264935 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50209778)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY405374) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=rainbows-nursery-ws14-0lt-ey405374) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Sensitive and timely interventions effectively support the progress of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and address communication concerns. Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023 Date: July 2010 - January 2023 Outstanding - June 2017 Good - June 2015 Good - July 2010 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Rainbows Nursery ### How does Rainbows Nursery support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Rainbows Nursery? ### What is the Ofsted rating of Rainbows Nursery? ### Which funded hours does Rainbows Nursery accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in LICHFIELD Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Rainbows Nursery. - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.0 mi ### The Little Ripley Day Nursery Lichfield · WS14 0PA ](/nursery/the-little-ripley-day-nursery-ws14-0pa-2782902) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Busy Bees at Lichfield Lichfield · WS14 9BJ 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-at-lichfield-ws14-9bj-2720473) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Footsteps Nursery Hawthorn Lichfield · WS13 8JL 3.5(6 reviews) ](/nursery/footsteps-nursery-hawthorn-ws13-8jl-ey454662) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### Whittington Pre-School Lichfield · WS14 9PY ](/nursery/whittington-pre-school-ws14-9py-ey384325) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.0 mi ### The Old School House Day Nursery, Whittington Lichfield · WS14 9PX 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/the-old-school-house-day-nursery-whittington-ws14-9px-2733876) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.1 mi ### Humpties@StMichael's Lichfield · WS14 9AW ](/nursery/humpties-stmichael-s-ws14-9aw-218296) [See all nurseries in LICHFIELD →](/search?q=LICHFIELD) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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