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Raindrops Day Nursery # Raindrops Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Oct 2022) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · The Meadows Childrens Centre, Harberts Road, Harlow, CM19 4DL · Essex Number of places 64 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2022 Local authority Essex About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Raindrops Day Nursery Ltd, situated in Harlow, CM19 4DL, has consistently achieved an "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted, most recently on 27th October 2022. This childcare setting, which has been operational since 2006 and re-registered in 2015, provides full day care for children aged 0 to 4 years. The nursery fosters a love of learning through a highly ambitious curriculum where children develop excellent communication skills, engage in critical thinking, and make decisions. With 22 dedicated childcare staff members, 20 of whom hold qualifications between level 2 and level 5, the nursery offers a rich and supportive environment. Children are encouraged to be self-sufficient and show exemplary behaviour, demonstrating high regard for both peers and staff. The nursery operates from 7 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, providing funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. Parents consistently praise the staff's commitment and the positive impact on their children's development. What it's like Children flourish at this nursery. This is because leaders and staff are united in their vision to provide children with the best possible start to their learning. They are highly ambitious for all children to develop a love of learning and achieve well. Children thrive in the outdoor area. They thoroughly enjoy running round and jumping up and down. Children ride around confidently on balance bicycles and competently climb up the wooden frame. They use magnifying glasses to look at insects, counting and describing their patterns and their features. Exemplary behaviour Strong parent partnership Early years foundation stage ## Key facts Opening hours 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2006 and re-registered in 2015 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Raindrops Day Nursery Last inspected 27 October 2022 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Children flourish at this nursery. This is because leaders and staff are united in their vision to provide children with the best possible start to their learning. They are highly ambitious for all children to develop a love of learning and achieve well. Children thrive in the outdoor area. They thoroughly enjoy running round and jumping up and down. Children ride around confidently on balance bicycles and competently climb up the wooden frame. They use magnifying glasses to look at insects, counting and describing their patterns and their features. Inspector highlights - Children flourish at this nursery due to leaders' and staff's united vision to provide them with the best possible start. - Children's behaviour is exemplary; they show high regard for others and are impressively self-sufficient. - Children thrive in the outdoor area, enjoying physical activities and exploring nature with magnifying glasses. - The curriculum is excellent and effective, building on children's interests and ensuring progress. - Staff are proficient at checking children's understanding, observing their play, and knowing when to intervene. - Partnership working with parents is exceptional, with parents reporting children have thrived and are well-informed about their learning. - The safeguarding culture is very strong, with leaders and staff demonstrating a deep understanding of safeguarding and child protection. - Staff have high expectations for children, praising perseverance and celebrating achievements to build confidence and reinforce positive attitudes to learning. Inspection #10236749 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50201081) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Raindrops Day Nursery Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10236749 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50201081)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494495) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed The Meadows Childrens Centre, Harberts Road, Harlow, CM19 4DL [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.08624/51.7669/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Harlow - [Day nurseries in Harlow](/search?q=Harlow) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=raindrops-day-nursery-ltd-cm19-4dl-ey494495) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is exemplary. Staff have a superb understanding of what each child already knows and what they need to learn next. They work closely with parents and other agencies to review children's next steps, which helps them to decide what to teach children. Staff advocate and challenge other agencies to ensure vulnerable children receive the help that is required, enabling all children to access a broad curriculum successfully and make excellent progress. Outdoor space Children thrive in the outdoor area. They thoroughly enjoy running round and jumping up and down. Children ride around confidently on balance bicycles and competently climb up the wooden frame. They use magnifying glasses to look at insects, counting and describing their patterns and their features. ## Parent Reviews of Raindrops Day Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIfTCcurhJ65zGjDa6tPPPeov1ZBbwjMOI2Jld2PD8usriHKw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Grace Doherty 2 months ago I honestly can’t thank this nursery enough for the support they’ve given me and my family, especially during some recent difficult times. They’ve gone above and beyond to help with my childcare needs, showing real understanding, flexibility, and kindness when we needed it most. The staff are caring, professional, and truly dedicated to the children. My child is always happy to go in and comes home smiling, which says everything. The team create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can grow in confidence and learn through play. Communication has been excellent, and I always feel listened to and supported. It’s such a relief knowing my child is in safe hands. I’m incredibly grateful and would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a supportive and loving setting for their child. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2trMFkxWTJhVTlqYkdkRE1tcElNR2xwVW5Wa1NtYxAB!2m1!1s0x47d89ea9d0604d87:0x693cc0e17070177c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIdgVDnW1ypc6bJJpxUGLUUSCS9uDvu6rd6rv8qAUYWPvk9oA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Prabina Sharma 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNNMTZ1RjV3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d89ea9d0604d87:0x693cc0e17070177c) Reviews from Google for Raindrops Day Nursery. 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