Kids Planet Barkston Ash

We have been sending our Son to Rainbows for over 2-years now, and I could not be happier. The staff made him feel safe and happy, which meant we could feel confident he was getting the care he needed whilst we went off to work. The facilities are amazing, and there is never a dull day! Transitions to different rooms within the setting have been easy as the staff prepare the children really well and know how to create a calm and welcoming environment. The staff are always happy to chat through any concerns, and it's easy to get hold of people in the office to discuss anything. My son thrives at Rainbows and even asks to go there on the weekend! Throughout the Covid pandemic, they have been really communicative and put our minds and ease that they have been doing everything in their power to keep the children and staff safe. I would highly recommend Rainbows nursery.

I cannot praise the staff enough for their thorough communication during the strange year they have found themselves in. This is however always the case. The communication book and use of the app; means I always know what my son has done during a session at Rainbow Nursery, which is really important to me. On top of this, the use of early learning goals means I can see how the activities he does impact on his development, which again I love! Besides all this, the staff are absolutely lovely. So friendly and welcoming and go out of their way to make sure every child is happy and feels safe. We visited Rainbow back in autumn 2019, planning for my son to start when he turned two years old. Within seconds of putting him down, he was happy and secure enough to investigate and engage with the other babies and adults. I was so happy that he was so comfortable that we decided he should start when he turned one instead and haven't regretted it for a second.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Rainbows to anyone looking for childcare.

We always feel comfortable leaving our little girl for her sessions, even when she gets upset at our departure.

My children have always been very happy, and are thriving from spending time there.

The facilities at Rainbow are excellent - Clean, bright and spacious rooms, lots of good quality toys and activities, books and lots of outdoor space. There is also a varied and nutritious menu, and the practitioners are fantastic. They are so warm and caring and formed a wonderful bond with our son. We found that all of our requests were taken into account, and felt confident leaving him in their care. Definitely the best nursery in the area, in our opinion.

Thank you, everyone, at Rainbow and keep up the good work!

Granted I am a first-time mummy and my experience of nurseries is therefore not overly large, however, I could not hold Rainbow Nursery any higher than I do. All the staff, form my don’s leading carers, to the additional carers who looked after him during the COVID-19 period, to one lady who has talked me down off many a mummy-ledge and the owners themselves who were amazing to talk to during the pandemic. The staff have put me, my partner, and most importantly my baby, at ease from the moment we had our initial viewing of the nursery. I especially love the detailed update I receive both in written form and through photos of his day so that we are still able to feel like we know what he’s been up to. The wide range of activities he has completed since attending is great, and we couldn’t be happier with the progress he has shown since attending. I would recommend this nursery to any parent, and I’m so grateful we found the perfect place for our baby boy.

Nothing is too much trouble for Rainbow, and they are a credit all to themselves!

I have done and will continue to recommend Rainbow Nursery to any parent/s of nursery aged children that I come into contact with. After visiting more or less every nursery in our area when deciding on where to place our firstborn, once we had visited Rainbow, it was an absolute no-brainer. Not only are the facilities second to none, but the key thing for us - the friendly and helpful staff are exceptional. The communications between nursery and parents are fantastic with regular online updates of your child’s progress and they run regular events where parents can come spend time in the setting with their child and chat to the carers and managers. We had no hesitation in sending our second child to Rainbow, and our only regret is that we didn’t place our first child into their care earlier than we did. I can not recommend them highly enough so if you want excellent care and peace of mind your child is being well looked after then look no further.

My two children (who are now 13 and 8) were full-time attendees from 6 and 9months old, and I really valued the care they received. My daughter had hip dysplasia at birth and through medical complications had to have surgery at 1-year-old and then spent 13 weeks in a chest-to-toe plaster cast. The practitioners in the baby room went out of their way to ensure she was equipped with everything she needed to play, eat and rest in comfort. Both of my children learnt valuable social skills from a very early age and developed lovely friendships with children and practitioners alike. Rainbow has always been flexible when circumstances required, and I've even attended first aid training that the facility has arranged for parents. The rooms are clean, well-equipped and decorated and the outdoor spaces are fantastic. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Rainbow to any new parent.

We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Rainbow to anyone.

Rainbow is a wonderful family environment where our children have thrived. The staff are great - always friendly, helpful and so caring. I’m constantly amazed by how quickly my children have developed - learning all the time and making wonderful friends. The outdoor space was one of the main attractions of this nursery, and it is well used every day - the children really thrive on daily adventures! Can’t thank you enough for all you do for us.

I would highly recommend Rainbows.

My daughter has attended the nursery since she was 9-months-old right through to starting primary school where she now attends the before and after school club and the holiday clubs. She absolutely loves it. The staff are amazing, and I cannot fault the nursery setting. There is a huge outdoor space, and there are always lots of activities. I would highly recommend it.

Thank you, Rainbow, for being flexible, easy to communicate with, honest and trustworthy!

I have been very happy with this nursery for both my children who have been attending this now for almost a year without a break (even during lockdown for Covid-19!). I have experience of almost all rooms now from baby room to preschool, and I don't have a single complaint to make. All I can say is that the staff are brilliant in taking care of the children with appropriate and varied activities for each development stage. The environment both inside and outside is very pleasant and stimulating, and one main reason why I chose this setting was the extensive outside spaces. Both my children love going to this nursery full-time every day, and I am pleased to always find them with a smiley face when I pick them up; I think this is the best proof that the nursery is actually doing an excellent job.

Both my children have attended Rainbow since being one-years-old, and they have thrived in the environment provided by the nursery. I have always had complete confidence that my children were safe and well looked after by caring staff while I had to go to work. The outside space at Rainbow is fantastic, and the children love going out for walks and playtime; this allows a lot of interaction with nature and gives them a great opportunity for physical exercise. I would absolutely recommend this nursery to any prospective parents.

The educational element is based on play-based activities and art so that children learn maths and phonics as they enjoy lessons. I would wholeheartedly recommend Rainbows, your child will not only be in safe hands, but they will also thrive and be well set up for school. A special mention to two lovely ladies who are so enthusiastic every single day, and to the manager who manages Rainbows to such a high standard, always with a smile and time to stop and talk. Rainbows care educates and sparks joy in children and parents.