Rainbow Nursery

Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, West Green, Crawley RH11 7DH
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  • Rainbow Nursery, Crawley
Rainbow Nursery gives children the chance to learn about the world in a stimulating and fun learning environment.

Staff ensure parents are given up to date information on their child's progress each day.      

Highly-skilled and caring staff offer children a variety of adult-led activities as well as the space for young children to enjoy child-initiated play.

Nutritious and balanced meals are provided each day.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Person in Charge

  • Anneka Sawyer (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 9

Total Places for Children

  • 36

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Please email the nursery for their fee information. Discounted rates for Sussex community NHS Foundation Trust employees

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 & Christmas

Rainbow Nursery Reviews (10)

8.9

Rainbow Nursery has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.931) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Rainbow Nursery has 10 reviews.

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Review from H P (Grandmother of Child) published on 15 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My granddaughter has been attending the nursery now for 3 years and the whole experience has been so positive. The whole team are caring and compassionate. I always feel I am leaving her in a safe and caring environment and the regular updates throughout the day on the app are so reassuring. It has
been an overwhelmingly positive experience and i would recommend the nursery to anyone. This experience has set my granddaughter up for school and im so grateful to every member of staff.
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Review from Natasha M (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love this nursery. They're so kind and caring, they sometimes even dry any wet clothes before placing it in my child's bag. She's learning so much from there and food menu's great. All staff are amazing!
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Review from Sophie E (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I honestly couldn't be happier with Rainbow nursery, all the staff are so friendly and it feels more of a family vibe. My child loves spending time there and on the days where he doesn't want to leave me (and it's only me, he walks in without looking back for anyone else who drops him off) they deal
with it so well and make me feel so much better. I feel he is fully supported and so well cared for.
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Review from Bianca A (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Rainbow Nursery since she was 2 years old. We are grateful for the wonderful care you'll have provided for our child . I must say my child has learned a lot from nursery and we are pleased with their progress. I'm glad that my daughter loves going to the nursery with a smile
on her face. Thank you to the staff members who are really friendly and supportive. I would definitely recommend this nursery, as my child is happy and feels safe here .
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Review from Graham M (Father of Child) published on 31 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Rainbow Nursery for nearly 3 years now. During this period, our son has gone through a range of issues relating to his health, and the nursery staff have been unbelievable throughout it all. We honestly don’t know how we’d have got through without them. The staff are attentive, friendly,
understanding and have gone way beyond their call of duty. I would recommend this nursery to any prospective parent.
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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has attended Rainbow Nursery since she was 1 year old. She is shy by nature, as a lockdown baby, but had really gained her confidence in the group environment. Staff at nursery are lovely and very supportive. Children enjoy a variety of fun and developmental activities. I also like the
interactive parent app that is in use, I can follow my child's daily structure.
I would recommend to a friend!
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Review from Magdalena R (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I’m really happy about the atmosphere in the nursery. All of the ladies are amazing, my daughters enjoying to spend time there. Highly recommended.
Reply from Cara Mitchell, Nursery Business Manager at Rainbow Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to send your review, it’s great to hear such positive feedback. They are such an amazing team.
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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Rainbow Nursery is absolutely wonderful. My son has flourished under the care of the excellent staff members.
Reply from Cara Mitchell, Nursery Business Manager at Rainbow Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to send your review, it’s great to hear such positive feedback.
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Review from Stephanie P (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience at Rainbow Nursery has surpassed all expectations. The staff are warm, caring and work hard to provide a high level of care. The nursery has always been flexible and responsive to our son's needs, resulting in him feeling safe and secure in their care. The range of activities is great
and my son always comes home happy. Thank you, Rainbow!
Reply from Cara Mitchell, Nursery Business Manager at Rainbow Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to send your review, it’s great to hear such positive feedback.
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Review from Rachel T (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Rainbow Nursery's communication with parents is excellent. They always have time to talk, even when busy. They are approachable and take on board (and act on) any feedback given. Our youngest (and eldest when he was there) always report having a great day. They do a range of activities and compile an
amazing keepsake book over the years, which is given at the 'graduation'. The staff are so friendly and always smiling - I don't know where they get their energy! I completely trust them with my children.
Reply from Cara Mitchell, Nursery Business Manager at Rainbow Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to send your review, it’s great to hear such positive feedback.
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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.931)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.931) out of 10 for Rainbow Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.9 out of 5 from 4 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 5.000 for Rainbow Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (48 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 5
  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 3.931 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Rainbow Nursery is based on 4 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 = 3.375
    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 36 number of registered child places is 7.2. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 7.2 = 0.556
  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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Meet the Team (8)

Cara

Cara Mitchell

Job Title: Nursery Finance Manager Joined: 1993

I have worked within the nurseries since 1993.


I have an NNEB (Nursery Nursing Education Board) which I gained in 1986. I have also completed PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) 2019 which I really enjoyed. This training helped me gain a huge passion for the education of the apprentices within our teams.


I am the finance manager of all 3 of the SCFT Nurseries.

Janet

Janet Jones

Job Title: Nursery Business Manager Joined: 1992

I have worked within the nurseries since 1992 with a break to gain my degree BA(Hons) in Sociology and social policy and experience within Safeguarding and the community.
Therefore, I am the Safeguarding & Prevent Lead for all the nurseries.


I have a NAMCW - (National Association for Maternal and Child Welfare) a BA(Hons) in Sociology and social policy, and a PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) so I have a huge input to the education of all the apprentices.

Anneka

Anneka Sawyer

Job Title: Nursery Finance Manager Joined: 2006

I have worked within the nurseries since 2006 and am the Nursery Manager at Rainbow nursery

Esther

Esther Cheesmur

Job Title: Team Leader Nursery Nurse Joined: 2006

I have been working at Rainbow nursery since 2006 and am currently the Team leader

Rosalyn

Rosalyn Stocker

Job Title: Nursery Nurse Joined: 2016

I have worked in the Nurseries since 2016 and I am a level 3 qualified member of staff

Krishna

Krishna Vadgama

Job Title: Nursery Nurse Joined: 2014

I have worked in the Nurseries since 2014 and I am a level 3 qualified member of staff

Samantha

Samantha Billings

Job Title: Nursery Nurse Joined: 2010

I have worked in the Nurseries since 2010 and I am a level 3 qualified member of staff

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Rachael Downer

Job Title: Nursery Nurse Joined: 2021

I have worked in the Nurseries since 2022. I am a level 3 Qualified member of staff

Frequently Asked Questions about Rainbow Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Rainbow Nursery accepts?

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

What Days & Hours is Rainbow Nursery Open?

Rainbow Nursery 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 Nursery have capacity for?

Rainbow Nursery has capacity for a total of 36 Children.

How far is Rainbow Nursery to the centre of Crawley?

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

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