Rainbow Day Nursery & Pre-School

Almners Priory, Almners Road, Lyne, Chertsey KT16 0BH
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  • Rainbow Day Nursery & Pre-School, Chertsey
Rainbow Day Nursery & Pre-School provides an exceptional environment and a wonderful quality of care and development for babies and young children from three months up to five years of age. It is their aim to ensure that children 'graduate' to Big School having grown into confident, caring, independent people who are prepared in every way for the next stage of life's learning journey.

Rainbow children enjoy five acres of gardens including nine well-equipped, enclosed, all-weather playgrounds, their own animal sanctuary, galleon, Teletubby hill, allotments, and a children's maze. They also have a double-decker bus, a farm classroom and Forest School sessions are run everyday whatever the weather.

A highly qualified team of staff draw upon a huge range of knowledge, experience and resources to ensure that the children get the maximum learning and development out of enjoying themselves, playing and having fun.

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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Alison & Mark Watson
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Gemma Chitty (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 55

Total Places for Children

  • 224

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 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

Parking

  • Lots of on-site parking available

Rainbow Day Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (243)

9.9

Rainbow Day Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.927) out of 10, based on 44 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Rainbow Day Nursery & Pre-School has 243 reviews.

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Review from Maria H (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery with multiple opportunities for growth and development. Staff are caring and our daughter loves her time in the nursery.
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Review from Martin (Father of Child) published on 18 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our three children have all attended this day nursery, two of whom currently attend. We picked this nursery because of the amazing facilities and outdoor space it has, however, what has made us stay with Rainbows are the people, all of whom are fantastic. There is no bigger decision that you can take
for your children than their education and I feel strongly that Rainbows provide a great start for early years.
On a more personal note, our daughter attended Rainbows from nine months to five years old. During this time she was diagnosed with severe learning difficulties and suffered numerous seizures. This was a very difficult time for our family, however, the Rainbows team were all very supportive in pushing for additional help being an inclusive childcare provider. I am unsure if she would have received this level of support elsewhere. Our two sons currently attend and have fantastic key workers who we would like to acknowledge. Thanks.
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Review from E P (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son and I LOVE Rainbow Nursery. He is so excited to go "see friends" and his carers whom he tells me are his friends too. His carers always greet him with a smile and joyful attitude. He is so excited to see everyone that he sometimes just runs off without looking back or even saying goodbye. I love
hearing him talk about his day, how he has painted, looked at the ponies or rabbits, rode bikes, planted in the garden, etc. I love that there seems to be so much outside time.


Rainbow is great at documenting what your child does daily. I love receiving art projects that have been laminated and dated. In just one year my son has developed so much. I am sad to be moving away from such a great place! As much as I will miss it, I know my son will miss it so much more. We will never find another place like it.

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Review from Cathy J (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Rainbow Nursery is really excellent! My daughter has been there for 2 years and loves it. She's currently in the Bears room for 2-3-year-olds and the carers in that room are amazing! They are really great with the kids - so caring! They do so many fun projects with the kids and I'm constantly impressed
with what my daughter is learning. There are really great outdoor facilities at Rainbow with the farm, the maze and all the different play areas. The only reason I didn't put value for money as excellent is because I find all nurseries in the area very expensive. Thank you Rainbow for taking such good care of my daughter!
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Review from Raul B (Father of Child) published on 8 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So grateful to know the Rainbow Nursery, outstanding in all aspects. Staff are extremely friendly and the atmosphere is amazing. My daughter loves to be there and this means everything!
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Review from Julie B (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended Rainbows for just over 2 years and loved every moment he was there. As a parent, I was at ease knowing my son was being properly cared for and learning and developing in a safe controlled environment. Rainbow is a wonderful nursery with lovely caring staff who I felt really cared for
my son. They do lots of activities with the children to help their learning and development, I saw new development in my son on a weekly basis from things he had learnt. The nursery has huge grounds outside for the children to play in and my son loved the little farm with the animals as well. Rainbow is a wonderful nursery and I can't recommend enough to people.
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Review from Becky L (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest son attended Rainbow Nursery and my youngest son currently still attends. We couldn't be happier with the standard of childcare they provide. All staff and management make you feel welcome and will always say hello and make your child feel special. The indoor and outdoor space is amazing and
the children learn so much. My boys especially like the maze and the farm areas, not to mention the fun bus!


I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for a unique environment where your child will thrive in. Most of the time my youngest doesn't want to leave to come home!

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Review from Paula K (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 2 children went to Rainbow for 2+ years each and we were very happy they did. They were loved and cared for every day.


My son left to start school in September 2017! So we had to say goodbye to wonderful Rainbow.
Our son's extra needs were noticed and investigated immediately. We were consulted

and helped every step of the way. We knew that they had his best interests at heart. They loved, comforted and helped him grow each day.


The management team are professional and take their responsibilities to the children and parents seriously! They are friendly, helpful, supportive, understanding and respectful.
The vast property itself is wonderful and looked after with pride. The children love to go out and everyone gets to enjoy the outdoors - most of the time - weather permitting.
I think this is an exceptional nursery and I definitely recommend Rainbow.
Thank you to everyone at Rainbow for everything they have done for our angels individually, together and us as a family.

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Review from Ciara C (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The nursery are very good at communicating with parents via telephone when needed and email. They provide a weekly summary of what your child will be working on that week. This was nice to read so I could talk to my child at home about what he was learning.
Staff are always friendly to parents and
listen to any concerns.
Staff are very nurturing towards the children and are sympathetic to those who take longer to settle.
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Review from M P (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A really lovely nursery in an amazing setting - my daughter has been very happy hear and met some lovely friends. The staff are all very caring and understanding and I would have no hesitation in recommending the nursery.
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Review from Helen M (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended Rainbows for almost four years, until he started school this term. Both he and I truely loved it. The facilities are fantastic - there is so much outdoor space. The staff are brilliant, actually teaching the kids things like numbers, manners and about the world. Extra curricular music
and sports lessons are also available (and excellent!).
The atmosphere of the whole place is fantastically friendly - the nursery has over 200 kids in, but it feels like all the staff know all the children and will say 'hello' when they met in the corridor. I seriously cannot fault the nursery, it's awesome.
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Review from Jayne J (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot express how fabulous this nursery has been for my daughter who attended from nine months old until recently when she started school.
The staff are all amazing and the facilities are second to none. We were truly spoilt to be able to send our child here. Her school have commented on how much
she has learnt already as this nursery already follows the early years learning before the children leave for school.
Everything is provided including meals, sun creams, nappy creams etc. Allergies and special diets are also catered for very well.
My daughter loved her time here and always wanted to stay longer at home time. We have made so many friends in our time here and we will miss it terribly.
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Review from Larrissa (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son was at Rainbow for 2 years and loved every minute. He looked forward to going in and didn't want to leave at home time. The staff at Rainbow have always been very friendly and accommodating.
The kids are spoilt at Rainbow. They get breakfast, snack and tea. As well as sun lotion and nappies
provided. It's a great nursery. So much for them to do there. Great land and gardens for them to run around in and explore. A farm and an allotment that they can plant seeds in etc. He (and us) will miss it there.


They do so much with and for the kids. We'll definitely be enrolling our other son next year.

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Review from Jennifer H (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have been to Rainbows and both love it. It absolutely relieves any working parent guilt when you pick up happy children who have bonded with staff and who are absolutely thriving in the nurturing environment that Rainbows have created. My daughter has recently graduated having started
at one and thanks to Rainbows she is absolutely ready for school not only academically but socially and she has such confidence. She's just taken it all in her stride.


My children are very different characters and I feel that the care and love my children have received is very much tailored to them. Throughout they've been loved for who they are and allowed to grow at their pace, their way which was really important to me.


And those grounds!! The grounds are just fantastic and are used to a great effect by the nursery. I am big into outdoor play and experience so it has been wonderful to find a nursery with the same values.


I wholeheartedly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Kate M (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended Rainbow 5 days a week from February 2014 to September 2017. I can thoroughly recommend it. We have made many friends of parents, staff and children.
The setting of Rainbow was amazing - great facilities and lovely grounds. The outdoor space is amazing.
The staff are wonderful,
loving and caring.
Based on our experience I would not hesitate to recommend Rainbow to everyone.
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Review from Trudie B (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Rainbow is an extremely special place. We looked at over 7 nurseries and loved Rainbow due to the CCTV and the open space. We have 2 children there and had very very difficult issues with my young son and nothing, and I mean nothing has been an issue dealing with him. The management are fully immersed
in each child, every carer knows their name and cannot do enough for them.


The staff are all permanent and committed to each child's development. I will be so sad to leave the nursery as the children and ourselves has found it invaluable. Both my children come home so excited saying we did painting, tree climbing, played in the maze, grew vegetables, went to the farm. Oh and here is a picture of us as a family and look mummy I wrote my name on it!!!

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Review from Jenny A (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has absolutely loved being at Rainbow. She first joined at 13 months & is leaving to head to infant school at 4yrs old. My daughter has learnt so much whilst being at nursery & I can't thank her key carers enough for all their time, love & support they have shown our daughter. Her last
day is going to be a very sad day leaving everyone. Thankyou!
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Review from Renata H (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Rainbow for 2 and a half years. I can genuinely recognise how she has developed, became confident in herself. It has a huge input in her personality development.
We loved the different activities, innovative and beneficial, that we have been communicated every week by
the the newsletter.
The outside space is amazing, having a farm is definitely a bonus.
Staff know how to balance discipline and freedom, they teach good manners, respect and kindness.
I would definitely recommend the nursery, its feels like family, with directors being hands on everything which is definitely a positive.
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Review from Jessica B (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery and the fabulous staff restored my faith in nurseries after a poor experience somewhere else. My child is now confident and happy and I am happier he will integrate into school.


The time and effort staff put in is above and beyond. I am simply sad I didn't find them sooner. Cannot more

highly recommend.
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Review from P K (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Rainbow Nursery School has been a wonderful experience for us. Both of our children attended Rainbow. It was a comfort for us to know that our children were in a safe, happy and loving environment.
The indoor and outdoor facilities are great. The large outdoor space is stunning - our children love
outdoor play.
The best interests of each of our children were kept at heart by management and their carers. Everyone has shown their care, consideration, patience and respect to us and our children.
Thank you to each of every person at Rainbow, who has put so much effort into our children’s growth and development. They have been so loved and well taken care of there, and we are sad to say goodbye.
The management team and everyone at Rainbow, thank you for everything over the years and for the safe and happy experience you have provided for our children.
We will miss you so much Rainbow!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.927)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.927) out of 10 for Rainbow Day Nursery & Pre-School 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 44 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 44 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 4.945 for Rainbow Day Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (500 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 526 Ratings = 4.945
  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 4.982 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Rainbow Day Nursery & Pre-School is based on 44 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 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 224 number of registered child places is 44.8. 44 Positive Reviews ÷ 44.8 = 0.982
  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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