Rainbow Corner Southsea

42 Victoria Road North, Southsea PO5 1PX
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  • Rainbow Corner Southsea, Southsea
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Funding & Fees

Funded Sessions: We offer stretched funding of either 11 hours per week, or 22 hours per week, any hours accessed in addition to these are charged at our hourly rate. Consumables are payable for the following: 8am - 1pm £6 (Healthy Hot Lunch and Snack) / 1pm - 6pm £6 (Healthy Hot Tea and Snack) / 8am - 6pm £12 (2 x snacks, Lunch and Tea).

Morning Sessions: 8am - 1pm (Healthy Hot Lunch and Snack); Afternoon Sessions: 1pm - 6pm(Healthy Hot Tea between 5pm-6pm and Snack). All fees are inclusive of Food, Snacks, Nappies, Wipes and creams. Full time discount rates available.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Rainbow Corner Nursery School Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Kirsty Henley (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • 20 minute 'Drop of and Pick up bay' situated directly outside the nursery main entrance.

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Rainbow Corner Southsea Reviews (42)

6.9

Rainbow Corner Southsea has a Review Score of 6.9 (6.916) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Rainbow Corner Southsea has 42 reviews.

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Review from K E (Father of Child) published on 23 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
The nursery presents itself as prioritizing children's well-being, but unfortunately, my experience did not reflect this.My child's place was cancelled just five days after the payment due date-even though I had informed them in advance that there would be a slight delay in payment for this month only.
This was particularly disappointing, as my child had attended the nursery for over a year and we had never once missed a payment during that time.
While the nursery itself provides good care, the decision to cancel his place so quickly gave the impression that financial considerations were placed above the child's needs.
At times, it felt more like a business than a childcare setting.
Adding to the disappointment, the cancellation notice was addressed using the wrong name, which left me feeling that the nursery did not even take the care to correctly identify the child whose place they were withdrawing.
Reply from Lucy Whitehead, Director at Rainbow Corner SouthseaThank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are truly sorry to hear that you feel disappointed by your recent experience. The well-being of children and the trust of their families are at the heart of everything we do, and we regret that this situation left you feeling otherwise.While we do have to follow our terms and conditions around payments, which are shared with all parents on taking up a place at nursery, we always aim to handle these matters with sensitivity and fairness. Therefore, the decision to cancel your child's place was a last resort, due to being unable to contact you to discuss alternatives. I am also unable to identify an email where we used the wrong name, but apologies if this was the case.We value your positive comments about the care your child received, and we are grateful for the time you spent with us.
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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Rainbow Corner as a whole is great, and I cannot fault the staff in any way. They are so welcoming and positive. My daughter loves going to Nursery and often doesn't want to leave! All the kids that attend are so happy when they are dropped off and picked up. It's clear to see it's a happy and fun environment.
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Review from Patrick S (Father of Child) published on 11 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Rainbow Corner Nursery has been an exceptional nursery for our daughter. The staff are fantastic, engaging with the kids, getting them involved in playtime and learning and then giving good feedback at the end of the day. Regular focus weeks help identify where the kids are doing well and where they
need help. Part of this helped identify that our daughter was having some overly emotional responses to setbacks and we used this together to help her learn how to cope with these outbursts. We've been invited in for stay-and-play several times, which is always a wonderful treat for all of us.
Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner SouthseaHi Patrick, thank you so much for such a lovely review. We're so pleased you find our focus weeks so beneficial! It's great to hear that we have been able to support you, as a family, and it's always great to have such positive feedback regarding our stay and plays. Thank you again.
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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could not recommend Rainbow Corner Nursery enough!
Both my children have come here and loved every second.
The setting is homely and educational and the staff go above and beyond.
My daughter still talks about her time at nursery and remembers things she did there and she is 10 now.
My son still
attends with SEN and the support I have had for him has been invaluable.
Highly recommend!
Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner SouthseaThank you so much for such a lovely review. We have loved having both of your children here with us, and are so glad you find the SEN support invaluable! Thank you again!
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Review from Ashleigh W (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my girls attend Rainbow Corner Nursery, and I am so glad they do! My eldest joined at 18 months old old and was a shy lockdown toddler who had not interacted with other children before, she soon came out of her shell and is now a confident, clever little girl who loves nursery! My youngest joined
at 9 months old, and has already progressed so much in herself too. Both my girls have complex heart issues, and nothing is too much for the team at Rainbow Corner to help them in any way they can. Look no further, this is the best nursery around! the team actually care about every single child in their setting. Thank you Rainbow Corner for all you do for my girls.!
Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner SouthseaThank you for such a lovely review! We love looking after both of your daughters and watching them progress! Thank you again!
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Review from Viktoriya M (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery. The staff are amazing. They always try to do their best. Every month, there is a parent and kid observation, which allows you to see how your child is at the nursery and where and what he plays. The staff always ask what they can do to help with your kid's development.
I can always
see what my child is doing by the amazing online app they have.
Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner SouthseaThank you for such a lovely review; we're so pleased you are happy with us as a nursery!
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Review from Kali S (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a lovely setting. My children love coming to nursery and are always so excited to see the staff. The nursery likes to maintain strong relationships with parents which I think is great, and they like to invite us in regularly.
Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner SouthseaHi Kali,
Thank you so much for your review, we love having your children with us!
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Review from Jackie E (Grandmother of Child) published on 1 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
For the past few years, I have been dropping my grandson off at Rainbow Corner on a Tuesday afternoon.
He very much enjoys going to the nursery and looks forward to interacting with the children as well as the staff.
The staff always ask how he is and if he's had a good morning. They take a real interest
in his well-being.
For my part, the staff are friendly and welcoming, with lots of smiles and cheery faces. It must be a wonderful place to work and a great environment for the children.
I just wanted to say well done all, and thank you very much!
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Review from W S (Father of Child) published on 21 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All 3 of our children have been to Rainbow Corner and we could not be happier. My child always loves his days at nursery and the staff put so much effort and enthusiasm into his development. As a teacher myself, it is reassuring to see how exceptional they are when it comes to safeguarding procedures
too. It is also completely evident how much the staff love being around children and they always have such a caring and positive nature. It is also worth adding that we are always very envious of their meals - they sound incredibly appetizing and nutritious! I could not recommend Rainbow Corner enough.
Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner SouthseaThank you so much for this lovely review, we have absolutely loved looking after all 3 of your children and watching them grow and flourish into the beautiful children they are today. Thank you for all your support over the years.
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Review from Aleksandra K (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't recommend Rainbow Corner Nursery Ltd enough. The staff are friendly and welcoming, it's very professionally managed with quick and easy communication but most importantly my son likes going there and we feel comfortable leaving him. It's child-orientated and focuses on individual needs. I'm
impressed with how well they know my child and his likes and dislikes. It's a lovely place and I'm very grateful for their work and support every day.
Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner SouthseaThis is so lovely to read, I have shared your review with all our staff, thank you so much.
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Review from Toba J (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's a cosy place. The nursery has a warm, homely feeling to it. The staff to children ratio is good. They are friendly and engaged with the children under their care. Being a pandemic baby, my daughter doesn't feel comfortable around new faces and didn't settle in the initial three hours of settling
sessions. So the management generously offered three further sessions free of charge. I'm confident she will settle in soon and enjoy her time in Rainbow Corner. Would recommend it to a friend.
Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner SouthseaThank you so much for your lovely review, we are pleased to hear you are happy with the care we provide.
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Review from Kelly H (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended nursery from 11months old and can’t recommend them enough. They helped them settle very quickly and have since loved attending twice weekly. The children have lots of fun activities to do which change regularly whilst learning the basics to begin school. They come home
knackered but happy and healthy!
Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner SouthseaThank you for such a lovely review Kelly, this is lovely to read.
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Review from C O (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery! Staff are very welcoming and help with any problem. They support all their families to their best ability! My child is always happy, clean and arriving/leaving nursery with a smile on her face. I truly adore the nursery and staff and will be sad when it becomes the time for my child
to leave the nursery to start school.
Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner SouthseaSuch a lovely read, thank you so much for this review.
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Review from Jessica F (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been at rainbow corner since she was 6 months old she is now coming up to two years old and wow what can I say I have seen her learn so much she comes home doing Something new every time and she only goes two days a week all the girls in her class are so lovely! She loves every one
of her teachers she comes home soo happy all the time I’m so happy with how my little girl improved wouldn’t send her to any other nursery.
Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner SouthseaWe are so pleased to hear you are happy with the care we are providing, thank you for such a lovely review.
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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Rainbow Corner Nursery is a lovely nursery school, my children look forward to going there every morning, the staff are so supportive. Management are great, would definitely recommend Rainbow Corner to anyone.
Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner SouthseaThank you so much for this review, it means a lot.
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Review from D D (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started full time with Rainbow Corner when he was just 9 months old and I was so worried about leaving him, especially as he doesn't sleep well in a cot. The staff have been amazing and he absolutely loves it at nursery, always has a big smile for his keyworker when I drop him off and wants to
go back in when I pick him up! We've also managed to get him to start taking naps at nursery which has amazed me as I thought he'd never sleep. I would recommend this nursery to others with young babies.
Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner SouthseaWe are so pleased to hear how happy you are with the care we provide, thank you for this review.
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Review from Zoe R (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been really pleased with how our son has been getting on at Rainbow Corner. The staff are always positive, enthusiastic, nurturing and take time to get to know each child individually. Our son enjoys going into the nursery, and being at the nursery has made a huge difference to his confidence,
development and learning. We cannot fault the level of communication between parents and the nursery, the facilities and the opportunities the children have to learn and grow during their time at nursery. We have appreciated the high level of care provided and the security of knowing our son is being well looked after and supported.
Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner SouthseaThank you so much for this wonderful review Zoe, this really does mean a lot and is so lovely to read.
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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been going to Rainbow Corner for 18-months now, and we couldn’t ask for better. He loves going there, is so well nurtured and cared for. The staff are amazing, friendly, kind and approachable. All of the children’s needs are provided for and more. They put us totally at ease from day
one, and he has come such a long way. Despite Covid, he is so well socialised. He even eats better at nursery than at home. I highly recommend Rainbow Corner.
Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner SouthseaThank you so much for this wonderful review, this really does mean a lot and is so lovely to read.
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Review from Charlotte M (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is always excited to go to Rainbow Corner! It’s a great place with wonderful staff who are so hardworking and caring. The meals always sound amazing and there is always a great range of activities available. I would not hesitate to recommend highly to anyone.
Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner SouthseaThank you so much for this review your support is very much appreciated.
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Review from Christopher B (Father of Child) published on 10 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is amazing, and I'm so happy we were able to secure a spot here. My daughter has developed so much from attending only two days a week here. It's abundantly clear this isn't a place where they just care for your kids, but instead it's a place where they also actively encourage the development
and wellbeing of your child. The nursery actively takes your feedback and actions and reports back to you any issues.


The staff are caring and extremely quick to respond to emails.


I can't recommend this Nursery enough.

Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner SouthseaThank you so much for this review we are extremely happy to hear you are pleased with the care we provide here at Rainbow Corner.
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Current Review Score: 6.9 (6.916)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 6.9 (6.916) out of 10 for Rainbow Corner Southsea is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 3.8 out of 5 from 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.1 out of 5 from 1 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 3.833 for Rainbow Corner Southsea is calculated as follows: ( (12 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 24 Ratings = 3.833
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 3.083 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Rainbow Corner Southsea is based on 1 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 = 3
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 60 number of registered child places is 12. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 12 = 0.083
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rainbow Corner Southsea

What is the Age Range of Children that Rainbow Corner Southsea accepts?

Rainbow Corner Southsea accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Rainbow Corner Southsea Open?

Rainbow Corner Southsea is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Rainbow Corner Southsea have capacity for?

Rainbow Corner Southsea has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

How far is Rainbow Corner Southsea to the centre of Southsea?

0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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