At Rainbow we provide the highest standard of childcare in a warm, friendly environment where the children feel secure, safe and loved. Our routines and curriculum are designed to allow every child to develop at their own pace.
Your child needs care, patience, understanding and kindness. We feel it is important to meet children's basic needs and then create opportunities for their further development.
We're sure that when you’ve looked through our website, visited Rainbow and met with our staff team you will feel that Rainbow really docs offer the perfect environment for your child to play, discover, learn and grow. |
Age of Admittance |
Children are welcome to attend nursery from three months to 8 years. |
Sessions |
Full Day:
8:00am - 5:30pm. Includes breakfast, mid morning snack, two course lunch and tea.
Morning:
8:00am - 1:00pm. Includes breakfast, mid morning snack and two course lunch.
Afternoon:
1:00pm - 5:30pm includes high tea. |
Fees |
We request that fees are paid monthly in advance. To make life easier we can collect by Standing Order. |
Holidays and Absences |
The nursery will close for all statutory bank holidays. In order to minimise the risk of infection, a child with an infectious illness will be excluded from nursery. Sickness or absence from nursery will not qualify for a reduction on fees.
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Notice |
One months notice is required to terminate the nursery placement, or one month's fees in lieu of notice. Your child's fees are still payable for the months notice even if they do not attend nursery. |
Child Care Tax Credit |
You may be entitled to claim up to 70% of child care costs through the Child Care Tax Credit. It is based upon individual circumstances so telephone  0845 609 5000 to find out what you could receive. |
Family Discount |
Where children from the same family attend nursery for three or more days per week the youngest child will receive a 10% discount on their monthly fees. |
Staff |
Staff are required to care for children and are police cleared. |
Staff Ratios |
To provide the best possible care our staff ratios are high:
0 - 2 years: 1 staff per 3 children
2 - 3 years: 1 staff per 4 children
3 - 5 years: 1 staff per 8 children
Our staff will maintain developmental records for each child which show progress made during their time at Rainbow. These records are available for parents to look through and discuss with staff at any time.
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Key Person system |
Your child will be allocated to a particular member of staff who will help your child to settle into nursery and support them on a daily basis. This member of staff will be your child's key personn. Their main responsibility will be to ensure your child is developing a range of skills and is settled and happy. They will share information with you, about your child's achievements, on a regular basis.
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| Parents Comments |
Click here to view some of the comments parents have sent in. 
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| Excerpts from OFSTED report July 2006 |
- Children are highly valued individuals
- Space is very well organised
- Rich, stimulating environment
- Exceptional use of indoors and outdoors
- Teaching and learning is good
- Observations are used most effectively to inform planning
- Behaviour is exceptionally good
- Very good organisation of circle time
- Partnership with parents and carers is outstanding
- Children are fully integrated into the group
- Documentation very well maintained
- Staff's training has had very positive impact on practice.
- Staff are very sound in their knowledge of the Early Learning Goals
Rainbow welcomes Childcare Vouchers
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Investing in People logo awarded October 05
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Nursery World Award
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