Rainbow Day Nursery

19 Craven Road, Royal Berkshire NHSFT, Reading RG1 5LE
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9.7 29 Reviews
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
  • NHS Owned

Person in Charge

  • Michelle Thatcher (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 23

Total Places for Children

  • 59

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Christmas & New Year
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Rainbow Day Nursery Reviews (29)

9.7

Rainbow Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.731) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Rainbow Day Nursery has 29 reviews.

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Review from Ana P (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Rainbow Day Nursery since she was just 12 months old, and now at 4 years old she will be leaving this year to start school. It's such an emotional moment for us because the nursery has truly become like a second family.
She talks about the teachers with so much love and
excitement, and that alone tells me how special they are. As a parent, there is nothing more comforting than knowing your child is in a place where they are loved, cared for, and supported every single day.
I cannot thank the team enough for everything they have done for my daughter, but also for me as a mum. They have always made me feel reassured and at ease while I'm at work, knowing she is safe, happy, and being so well looked after.Watching her grow in confidence, learn new things, and build such beautiful relationships with her teachers and friends has meant the world to us. We will truly miss the Rainbow Day Nursery family so much.Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
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Review from Samantha O (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Honestly, my nerves as any new mum to send their child off to nursery were huge but we couldn't be happier. The staff are so friendly and approachable and my Son has come along so much since starting, both academically and personally. Thank you!!
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Review from Panagiotis B (Father of Child) published on 25 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with this nursery. The staff are incredibly caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in the children's happiness and development. From the moment we walked in, it felt like a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment.
The activities are thoughtful and engaging, helping the
children learn through play while building confidence and social skills. Communication with parents is excellent we're always kept up to date and feel fully involved in our child's progress.
It's such a relief to know our child is happy, well cared for, and excited to go in each day. We're so grateful to the whole team and would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a supportive and loving place for their child.
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Review from N S (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff is very polite, professional and genuinely support children's development. It's amazing so see our child grow in confidence and happiness. Children attending the nursery are very eager at the drop off and reluctant to leave at pickup clearly shows how happy they all are at the nursery.
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I've had an excellent experience so far.
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Review from E C (Father of Child) published on 18 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended Rainbow day nursery and have loved it. Staff are caring, proactive and supportive. They have created a welcoming culture where you can ask questions and can contact managers easily. Cannot recommend it enough!
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Review from Blesscy M (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter recently started nursery. I rang on the 1st day to get an update on how she was doing. I called 2 times both times I was given a really good feedback. When I dropped her off she's bit sad but the team give her a cuddle. When she arrives at the nursery team ask her about the day. Team is
very friendly.
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Review from U D (Father of Child) published on 12 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2 children attend the nursery, honestly couldn't be happier with the care my children are receiving. Both of my children are enjoying the time they spent and I can see the difference in them while they are growing in confidence and development.The manager Michelle does an amazing job of running the
nursery by creating positive&welcoming environment. The way she is dedication and passionate about the nursery reflects in the team she leads. The staff are just vow can't name personally but everyone are incredibly kind, approachable, and genuinely care about my children.Communication has always been excellent. Everyone has been supportive, knowledgeable, and happy to offer advice and reassurance.
It gives me real peace of mind knowing my children are is in a safe, friendly, and nurturing environment. I'm very grateful to the whole team.
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Review from Joana A (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Love the staff. I feel my children are safe and that's the most important thing . Everyone is very kind and flexible when family needs to accommodate short notice changes. Proud to work at a hospital that has this nursery available
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Review from Hazel M (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with Rainbow Day nursery and the care my two boys receive. All the staff are kind, friendly, and patient, and my boys are always happy and excited to go in.
Michelle, the manager, is amazing and runs the nursery really well. She is always welcoming, approachable, and supportive, which
gives us great confidence as parents. The nursery is a safe, clean, and caring environment, and we've seen such positive changes in our boys' confidence and social skills.
We would highly recommend this nursery to other parents
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Review from Tania B (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very good nursery with kind and passionate staff who truly care about the children. They are flexible and supportive with parents, which makes a big difference. Highly recommended. The management team is especially understanding and supportive, particularly for working parents without family support,
and they always do their best to accommodate our needs.
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Review from Sara D (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff members are genuinely lovely. Caring and have lots of energy. They love playing with kids and my 18 mo child loves it. Her smile is my smile. They change nappies often and always report any issues with the child. They update the tracking and all my child develops
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Review from Justin C (Father of Child) published on 10 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The staff are caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child's development. The space is clean, bright, and filled with engaging activities that encourage learning through play. It's reassuring to know children are happy, safe, and well cared
for.
Thank you to all the team at Rainbow
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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is fantastic. My daughter loves coming here. The staff are all so friendly & approachable. They work really hard to look after all the children. The facilities are good and everyone seems happy!
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Review from Archana M (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
There are lots of fun and engaging activities for the children. My children really enjoy attending nursery, and I can see that they are learning and developing well through play and structured activities.
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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery with very experienced staff.
I have had both my boys go to the same nursery, one now in reception but the youngest still there.
My son loves it in the morning when I drop him off and enjoys the lovely cuddles. The teaching and support for developmental skills is exceptional and
I have noticed a great difference in my child.
Any concerns raised are dealt with properly and in a professional manner.
Amazing team, am very happy to get on with my day at work knowing that my child is well looked after.
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Review from Daniela C (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is 2 years old and has been attending Rainbow Day Nursery since he was 14 months. He always seems so happy there! All of the staff is very loving, caring and supportive. I always found the key workers to be very welcoming, communicative and supportive. They do lots of different activities to
improve children’s learning and development and ensure parents are involved too! Also it’s lovely to see all the pictures and videos of our children that they regularly send. I highly recommend Rainbow Day Nursery.
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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending the nursery for nearly a year and a half. He loves going to nursery and seeing his keyworker. All of the staff are friendly and they all know my son, even if they don't directly work with him.
My son is thriving at this nursery and I can't recommend it enough to my colleagues.
Whilst I am working I know my son is being well cared for and having a great time at nursery.
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Review from D A (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent staff who go above and beyond. Staff were reassuring right from the staff, especially the manager. Caring room staff who understand the needs of my baby. Care is exceptional. Thank you for all you do.
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Review from N K (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Honestly, I couldn’t ask for a better nursery and staff to provide me with childcare. The nursery is clean and the staff are great. This nursery caters to all my child's needs i.e. milk-free meals and early morning drop-offs and evening pick-ups. She always has something new to tell me or show me something
she’s learnt that day. They use a very useful app which I use to keep up to date with any news or event happening in the nursery or general activities my child has been up to throughout her day. My child really enjoys being at the nursery and will be sad to leave for school in September.
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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Understanding, caring and normal. Amazing communication and honest approach. I am very satisfied. We have tried different nurseries before. My 2 children attended for 3 years. Early opening and availability throughout the year, including half terms, is a fantastic option for working parents.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.731)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.731) out of 10 for Rainbow Day Nursery 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 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 14 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 4.881 for Rainbow Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (150 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.881
  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 4.85 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Rainbow Day Nursery is based on 14 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 = 3.85
    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 59 number of registered child places is 11.8, which has been reached with 14 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Frequently Asked Questions about Rainbow Day Nursery

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

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

What Days & Hours is Rainbow Day Nursery Open?

Rainbow Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Rainbow Day Nursery have capacity for?

Rainbow Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 59 Children.

How far is Rainbow Day Nursery to the centre of Reading?

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

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