Rainbow Day Nursery & Pre-School

Almners Priory, Almners Road, Lyne, Chertsey KT16 0BH
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9.8 235 Reviews
  • 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.

Visit them to see how they can satisfy your childcare needs.
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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 (235)

9.8

Rainbow Day Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.828) out of 10, based on 40 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Rainbow Day Nursery & Pre-School has 235 reviews.

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Review from Lucy P (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Rainbow Nursery for 18 months and she loves it so much. It makes it so easy to leave her as I know she has a great day. All the staff and management there have been amazing. They are all so welcoming and very helpful. The grounds are beautiful with their own animals on site which
I think is lovely. Plenty of outdoor space for the children to run around and enjoy themselves. My daughter has learnt so much being at Rainbow and her little sister has just joined her there and is loving it too. I would highly recommend Rainbow.
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Review from Nicola S (Mother of Child) published on 29 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son moved to Rainbows having been at a different nursery, where I was unhappy and concerned about the care of my child (it was rated outstanding at the time), several children moved. The standard in comparison is incredible, the grounds and facilities are wonderful (maze, farm, trees to climb, play
areas etc) and speak for themselves but it is the care and attention that each child gets from the keyworkers that go beyond what I have seen elsewhere. The attention to detail and the care that has been taken during covid has been excellent. It does feel like a community especially with the level of communication that we get from the management team. Swapping nurseries is the best thing I could have done for my son and I would not hesitate to recommend Rainbows to any parent as a truly unique and special place.
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Review from Hayley A (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Rainbows Day Nursery have been outstanding in their approach to Covid - clear and open communication from the start and as required.
They have provided all the necessary protocols to make the environment feel safe for staff, children and parents.
The cleanliness of the rooms, toys and facilities
has notably increased which I am thankful for and I hope this is continued into the future.
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Review from Erica M (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
All three of my children have attended Rainbow Day Nursery and we could not have been happier with the care they have received. Our youngest is in her final year, and we are going to be so sad to be leaving the Rainbow family. The outdoor space and facilities speak for themselves, but what you won't
see on a visit is just how caring the key carers are. My child is known and loved by all the people who take care of her, including the managers (who must have to memorise hundreds of children's names). She has such a strong bond with her key carers and others in her room. This is reassuring when you have to leave your small child in someone else's care! She gets the perfect balance of play, creativity, physical activity, and structure. We know from our previous two children that Rainbow prepares children well for school. Also, the attention to detail and the procedures put in place for Covid times have been excellent. We are completely confident in Rainbow's leadership. Thank you, Rainbow!
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Review from Hayley E (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My three children attend the nursery and have done so since they were 13 months. It’s a very sociable loving environment and the facilities continue to expand and improve for the benefit of the children.
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Review from Emma G (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Rainbow for just over year now. All staff members in the rooms have been lovely. My daughter is extremely happy to go into nursery and comes home even happier after a fun-filled day. I love the amount of time they get to spend outside, visiting the farm and in the lovely outdoor
areas they have.
Rainbow's communication is very good and always feel confident I know how what's going on in the nursery, what's coming up etc. So very happy I chose this nursery my daughter and would highly recommend it to anyone.
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Review from Heather Q (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have my second child at Rainbow now and the experience it just as good as when my first born went there. Excellent leadership who I feel genuinely care and are always looking for ways to keep fresh, plus the grounds and facilities are amazing.


Bearing in mind the current COVID climate and amount

of change, anxiety and nervousness, Rainbow have been informative, clear on instructions yet completely focused on keeping the experience fun and pleasant for the children - a great job under extremely challenging circumstances.
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Review from Sabrina M (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, my son loves it and seems to be learning so much. I feel comfortable leaving my son there knowing he is in great hands and that he will have a day filled with fun and games, whilst learning too.
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Review from Anna D (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is such a wonderful nursery. The staff are incredibly thoughtful and care so much about the wellbeing of the children they care for. Activities are fun and interesting even though my daughter is only seven months old. The reason I would - and have - recommended Rainbow to so many friends is the
brilliant outdoor facilities. I love that, while I'm working, my baby is off to the farm with her friends, enjoying the fresh air. I can only imagine this will become more and more valuable as she grows through Rainbow. The frequent emails from the management team about everything from Covid protocols to local roadworks which may cause an inconvenience make you feel part of a really cared-about community. I also think it is excellent value for money compared to other local facilities.
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Review from Suzanne S (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment we were shown around Rainbow we knew it was the right nursery for our daughter. My husband and I have been so delighted watching our daughter thrive since starting there just over a year ago.
It’s always nerve-wracking moving up classes and settling her in with new key workers but
the process is always seamless and within a week it feels like she’s known them forever.
It’s a safe, warm and fun-loving environment and I can’t imagine sending my daughter anywhere else.
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Review from Charlotte E (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A lovely nursery with excellent facilities and caring staff. Both my children have attended Rainbow and enjoyed the outdoor farm and space available. It is a very caring yet professional environment.
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Review from Helen S (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Rainbow is a fantastic nursery! All the staff are fantastic and the setting is incredible. Our son has thrived since starting here in September 2020. The nursery carers are exceptional and the management team's communication to parents is top-notch. I'm so happy we chose this nursery for our child.
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Review from Kate R (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My youngest daughter has been at Rainbow for 16 months now and loves her time there. The staff are very caring and enthusiastic and provide a wonderful range of activities each day. It has been so important for her to have a couple of days of "normal" each week during Covid, particularly the opportunity
to socialise with her peers and other adults. She started off quite shy but her confidence has really improved.
I couldn't be happier with Rainbow and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
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Review from Jessica B (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Rainbow Day Nursery, is a wonderful and beautiful place. My daughter has been there since she was 6 months old she is now 3. The farm is beautiful and the grounds of the nursery are amazing.
Staff are excellent at teaching the children while having fun, my daughter could do her ABC at 2 years old.
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staff are very welcoming and friendly they will tell all about your child's day and what they had to eat. They also help out a lot with potty training.
I would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Elizabeth K-J (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
They provide excellent care with safety coming first. They think of ingenious things for child development and focus on independent and expanding a child's social skills. They have great facilities and the environment is always clean and refreshed with new materials and toys. The staff are friendly
and very professional. They provide a varied and healthy menu and they are very accommodating to your child's needs and wants.
I would only send any future children to Rainbow and would highly recommend.
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Review from Erica B (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Rainbow at 9-months-old and is now just about to leave for 'big school' aged 4. It has been a wonderful journey for him and fantastic experience for us as parents, so I really cannot recommend the staff, carers, and environment at Rainbow enough.
Loads of engaging activities, great
learning opportunities, bags of outside space to explore, a farm, a maze, a bus, brilliant play areas and carers who provide the support, encouragement and boundaries needed, what more could a growing boy want!
The management team's handling of the reinstatement of service following lockdown was fantastic, providing all the information and reassurance needed to be able to send him back to nursery without concern. Every engagement I had with them has always been professional and impressive.
His key carers through the years have always been very approachable, knowledgeable and I have never had doubts that he is in great hands.
Thank you Rainbow for providing him with a great start in life.
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Review from Chloe W (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So at the beginning of lockdown, my son's nursery closed.
Worried about his progression due to him having ASD and him being recognised as vulnerable, he was offered a place at Rainbow's nursery, and I can honestly say it was the best thing that ever happened for us.
He has completely grown and progressed
in ways I didn't see possible, and that's all thanks to the staff at Rainbows; they have been so accommodating to his needs and his 1-2-1 sessions with the two girls are amazing?
He's so happy to go in every morning, which is obviously a bonus. He's singing new words and a very happy little boy.
I'm so happy with this nursery, and anyone looking for a day nursery for their child should definitely look at Rainbows.
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Review from Tanya W (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Rainbow nursery since he turned 1, so has been there for nearly 4 years now. My younger son has also attended for the last 18 months. I am very happy with Rainbow and the quality of care my little ones receive. All the different carers they have had over the year groups have
been amazing. The grounds are excellent, and the kids always seem to have had great days when I collect them. There are many activities, games, toys, messy play, allotments, the farm...every day is an adventure at Rainbow! The way that they have dealt with COVID has been brilliant. Keeping parents well informed and putting procedures in place to get the little ones back to nursery in a safe and efficient manner. Both of my little ones have settled back in amazingly well, which is a testament to how they feel about the nursery.
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Review from Brooke H (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Rainbow is the most perfect nursery setting, and we have been so lucky to have our daughter there. The staff are absolutely fantastic, and the handling of everything during the pandemic has been perfect.
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Review from Amina T (Mother of Child) published on 3 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Big thank you to the Rainbow team who accommodated my little one during the COVID crisis. My 11-month-old adjusted super quick and adores all the girls at Rainbows. Lovely staff, beautiful nursery with large spaces and excellent response to all of our concerns. Highly recommend!
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.828)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.828) 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 40 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 40 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 4.935 for Rainbow Day Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (452 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 479 Ratings = 4.935
  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 4.893 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Rainbow Day Nursery & Pre-School is based on 40 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 224 number of registered child places is 44.8. 40 Positive Reviews ÷ 44.8 = 0.893
  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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