Rainbow Nursery @ Little Forest Children's Centre

Little Forest Childrens Centre, Friars Way, Tunbridge Wells TN2 3UA
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Lorraine Evans (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 40

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas
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Rainbow Nursery @ Little Forest Children's Centre Reviews (54)

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Rainbow Nursery @ Little Forest Children's Centre has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.917) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Rainbow Nursery @ Little Forest Children's Centre has 54 reviews.

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son had a great time at Little Forest. He improved at talking, taking turns and sharing here. The staff is so polite and amazing. They worked very hard on him. I would highly recommend this nursery and thank you so much.
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Review from Joanne J (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I highly recommend Rainbow Nursery. It has a happy and caring atmosphere that is like a home away from home. The staff are excellent, very friendly and put a lot of effort into helping babies settle in and enjoy themselves. The children do lots of fun activities and the food is good. The nursery also
has plenty of outdoor space for playing. I feel very happy knowing that my children are being well looked after.
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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I've had a great experience with Rainbows my son is very happy there thanks to the great and professional teachers, we've never had any complaints.
The children have access to many different activities and tools to help express their creativity and brain development, I highly recommend.
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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has settled in nicely and enjoys attending. There is not only play but learning too. I particularly enjoyed seeing the updates where the children were learning about caterpillars and butterflies. The staff are friendly and supportive. The app is brilliant for keeping up to date and seeing
what my daughter gets up to. The nursery has accommodated our needs perfectly. My son is due to start in September and I am confident he will be well looked after.
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Review from Holly C (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely love Rainbow Nursery at the Little Forest Children's Centre. My son found settling in tough at first but the staff at the nursery were so kind, reassuring and attentive to him (and us!) and now he has the best time there. He has really developed since being at the nursery and has developed
a love for playing outside - the garden is fantastic. The staff provide updates with lovely photos and videos and always keep us in the loop with how he is eating and sleeping. Thank you!
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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son loves going to Rainbow Nursery! He has an amazing relationship with his carers who know him very well. His days are full of fun and varied activities, which help him learn and develop. He goes in and leaves a happy boy every day.
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Review from K G (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child is looked after extremely well at nursery. She is always surrounded by caring and friendly members of staff and she absolutely loves all of them!
They are extremely attentive and always are able to give detailed feedback regarding her progression and on how her days go.
She loves the food
and always comes home full and happy!
Would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a friendly and welcoming nursery for their little ones. All the staff are extremely approachable and are happy to answer any questions asked. Even on day-to-day behaviours if I am struggling at home. She is always excited to go and she loves to 'play', 'eat' and 'tidy up'.
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Review from Sara S (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My first son started at Little Forest Rainbow in 2018. We loved the caring, friendly. The professional attitude of the staff was so good, we sent our second son in 2020. Both have thrived at this nursery and nothing is ever too much trouble. They have been like a second family for both my children,
who have always loved going to nursery!
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Review from N W (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been with Rainbows for 4 years now (2 girls) and they have been amazing. Both my girls thrive in their care and have always been happy to go. The staff at Rainbows always go out of their way to care for each child as they grow and develop, meeting them where they are at. They also have very
nice facilities with a nice big garden.
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Review from Molly M (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my sons have attended Little Forest Rainbow Nursery, they are incredibly caring and always very helpful. My son has had a wonderful two years at the nursery and loves going in.
Highly recommend it if you want a flexible great nursery with wonderful staff!
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Review from Suzi K (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Rainbows are just so wonderful. We've used them for the last four years between my son and now my daughter. I can't fault them for anything. Their enthusiasm for their roles and care of the children is amazing. The support they have provided is in our time there has made the world of difference.
Would highly recommend it to anyone! I love the home-from-home feel of the nursery, with very large outdoor space. Thank you Rainbows for being wonderful!
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Rainbow Nursery Little Forest since 9 months old and has grown and learnt so much in her time at nursery, she always comes home happy and speaks highly of all members of staff and will be very sad to leave when she goes to school!
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Review from N M (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The love and care given to my son has been second to none. All the staff go above and beyond what is expected of them and have worked really hard to build a such great bond with not only my child but also with me and my family.
Ever since my son joined Rainbow Nursery at the beginning of 2022 I have
received weekly observations updating me on his learning and development. The feedback I receive at the end of each session is thorough and I can always count on any queries I may have to be answered/dealt with swiftly.
Thank you for being such a huge part of our lives these past 2 years and helping us get ready for the big transition to school. We will miss you all very much!
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Review from Adam P (Father of Child) published on 2 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always a friendly welcome for my son every morning and he is always smiling when I pick him up, which speaks volumes. Staff are professional and friendly and my son is very comfortable with them.
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Review from Catherine S (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Little Forest for two years and loves it! He always comes home happy, content and regularly brings home craft work. The parent-keyworker communication is very good. I get a full handover on the activities and meals of the day. All the staff are very welcoming and friendly and regularly
show amazing teamwork within the nursery! Thank yo Rainbows for having a huge contribution into raising my son into a wonderful boy!
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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Forest is fantastic. Our son has been so happy there from day one since moving from a pre-school. I was worried about him starting somewhere new and leaving his friends but I shouldn’t have been: he loves it. When picking him up the first time he was happily sitting outside with a staff member
chatting and playing. Other times I’ve picked him up they’ve been singing and having story time.


The online Tapestry journal helps us see what he’s up to through pictures and comments and is updated weekly and he has a daily cooked lunch.


The staff are all brilliant and helpful. The communication is great but most importantly to me is that it’s obvious the staff love the children and the children love the staff. The first time we looked around after a recommendation from a colleague, another parent waited behind to tell us how wonderful it was. I have only heard excellent reviews of Rainbow Nursery @ Little Forest and I can only add to them! A warm and welcoming atmosphere with happy children.

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Review from Nick M (Father of Child) published on 1 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has settled really well, he loves it and looks forward to going. He loves coming and playing. He likes all the staff here, eats well etc.
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Review from David S (Father of Child) published on 1 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves attending Rainbow Nursery and as my daughter previously attended the same nursery and enjoyed it just as much, we knew there would be no problems. Everything about the nursery is just perfect. He loves the way the staff look after him, all the activities he does, he enjoys all
the meals he has there. He has made a lot of friends and basically, it's such a friendly atmosphere, it's like one big family. He thoroughly enjoys his days and comes home a very content little man. They have prepared him very well for his years ahead.
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Review from Jane T (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have used this nursery for nearly six years with our daughter and now our son, both have loved it, learning for both is amazing. I can not fault Rainbow Nursery. Staff are always friendly and professional. July will be our last month, we are going to miss them very much but they have prepared both
children ready for school.
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Review from Catherine P (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a lovely caring nursery. My son loves going and the staff are brilliant with him. All the staff are friendly and helpful and they spend time with me at the end of the day telling me what my son has been up to. I would definitely recommend this nursery to other parents.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.917)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.917) out of 10 for Rainbow Nursery @ Little Forest Children's Centre is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 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 4.917 for Rainbow Nursery @ Little Forest Children's Centre is calculated as follows: ( (143 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 156 Ratings = 4.917
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Rainbow Nursery @ Little Forest Children's Centre is based on 13 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 40 number of registered child places is 8, which has been reached with 13 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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 Nursery @ Little Forest Children's Centre

What is the Age Range of Children that Rainbow Nursery @ Little Forest Children's Centre accepts?

Rainbow Nursery @ Little Forest Children's Centre accepts Children aged from 0 years 5 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Rainbow Nursery @ Little Forest Children's Centre Open?

Rainbow Nursery @ Little Forest Children's Centre is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Rainbow Nursery @ Little Forest Children's Centre have capacity for?

Rainbow Nursery @ Little Forest Children's Centre has capacity for a total of 40 Children.

How far is Rainbow Nursery @ Little Forest Children's Centre to the centre of Tunbridge Wells?

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

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