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Rainbow Nursery

Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, West Green, Crawley RH11 7DH
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Rainbow Nursery, Crawley
Rainbow Nursery, Crawley
Rainbow Nursery, Crawley

Rainbow Nursery offers a welcoming, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children can thrive and grow.

Conveniently located on the Crawley Hospital site, the nursery resides in a beautifully converted building, reopening in 2004 after relocating from another part of the hospital grounds. Catering to 22 children per day, aged from birth to 5 years.

Accessibility & Care


Full Accessibility: Rainbow Nursery features full disabled access and is completely equipped to welcome and support...  

Funding & Fees

15hrs and 30hrs funding can be used within the nursery

Please email the nursery for their fee information.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

No

Person in charge

  • Anneka Sawyer (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 9

Total Places for Children

  • 36

Age Range

  • from 0 years 9 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

Yes

Meal Types Provided

Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
  • Tuesday 08:00-18:00
  • Wednesday 08:00-18:00
  • Thursday 08:00-18:00
  • Friday 08:00-17:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • there are nursery parking and dropping off bays.

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Child Vacancies

No Vacancies

Posted: 17 June 2026

We currently have spaces for all age children and have a variety of options available for free-funded, both term time and stretched throughout the year.

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Meet the Team (8)

Cara Mitchell Job Title: Head of Trust Nurseries Joined: 1993
Cara Mitchell

I’ve been working within our nurseries since 1993, and I am the Head of Trust Nurseries across all three of our wonderful SCFT sites.

My early years journey began with an NNEB qualification in 1986, and more recently, I completed my PTLLS training in 2019. I absolutely loved this course; it gave me a massive passion for mentoring and supporting the brilliant apprentices across our teams, helping them grow into confident early years professionals.

Anneka Sawyer Job Title: Trust Nurseries Operational Lead Joined: 2006
Anneka Sawyer

I have been a dedicated member of the nursery team since 2006 and am proud to serve as the Trust Nurseries Operational Lead.

In this role, I oversee operations across all three of our Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) nurseries. Over the past two decades, I have loved watching our settings grow, and I remain incredibly passionate about leading our wonderful teams to deliver the highest standard of care and early education for our families.

Janet Jones Job Title: Trust Nurseries Operational Lead Joined: 1992
Janet Jones

My journey with our nurseries began back in 1992, with a brief intermission to achieve my BA (Hons) in Sociology and Social Policy and build on my experience in community safeguarding.

Today, I am proud to be the Safeguarding and Prevent Lead for all of our nursery settings. With my background in social policy, a NAMCW qualification, and PTLLS training, I also have the wonderful opportunity to heavily oversee and support the education of all our apprentices.

I am the Trust Nurseries Operational Lead for the three SCFT Nurseries.

Esther Cheesmur Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2006
Esther Cheesmur

I have been part of the Rainbow Nursery team since 2006 and am currently the Nursery Deputy Manager.

I am also the nursery SENCo—a role I absolutely love, as I am incredibly passionate about supporting every child's unique development.

Krishna Vadgama Job Title: Nursery Nurse Joined: 2014
Krishna Vadgama

I’ve been a proud member of the nursery team since 2014.

As a Level 3 qualified practitioner, I love using my years of experience to create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children can thrive, learn, and grow every day.

Samantha Billings Job Title: Nursery Nurse Joined: 2010
Samantha Billings

I have been a part of the nursery team since 2010

I am a Level 3 qualified practitioner, and my absolute passion is working with our youngest children, helping them learn, grow, and thrive in their earliest years.

Rachael Arthur-Downer Job Title: Nursery Nurse Joined: 2021
Rachael Arthur-Downer

I joined the nursery team in 2022 as a Level 3 qualified practitioner.

I have a real passion for outdoor learning and absolutely love spending time in the garden, showing the children how things grow and helping them connect with nature.

Isabel Mulcahy Job Title: Nursery Nurse Apprentice Joined: 2025
Isabel Mulcahy

I’ve been at Rainbow Nursery since 2025 and love being part of the team

I hope to be working toward getting my Level 2 childcare qualification in the future. It’s been fantastic learning from our experienced staff every day as I grow and develop my skills

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 9 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 08:00-17:30.

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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