Business Details
37 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare & Early Education in Bradford
Established in 1989, Rainbow Private Day Nursery is owned by Lisa Egan and Cindy Shaw, who lead a team of highly experienced staff with NNEB, NVQ, and First Aid qualifications. All team members undergo DBS checks to ensure child safety. Our nursery provides a secure, warm, and friendly environment where children develop confidence and positive social attitudes through structured educational activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage. We are proud to maintain an OUTSTANDING Ofsted rating since 2020, reflecting our commitment to excellence. Our Curiosity Approach accreditation fosters awe and wonder in early learning through calm, tranquil play spaces and authentic resources.Outdoor learning is central to our ethos, with extensive gardens offering age-appropriate play areas, vegetable planting, and seasonal exploration. We use recycled materials to create a homely atmosphere and assign each child a key person to address individual needs and maintain parent communication. Our comprehensive policies ensure transparency, and we actively involve families in their child's developmental journey.
Services
Early Years Education
Outdoor Learning
Key Person Care
Sensory Activities
Seasonal Learning
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in early years education
- Our nursery maintains an Ofsted OUTSTANDING rating since 2020
- We implement the Curiosity Approach for innovative early learning
- Our extensive outdoor gardens support nature-based education
- Each child receives personalized attention through our key person system
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
- Curiosity Approach
Services
Early Years Education
Our curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework while incorporating the Curiosity Approach. Children engage in structured yet flexible learning through play-based activities that develop literacy, numeracy, and social skills. Qualified staff create individualized learning plans to support each child's developmental milestones.
Outdoor Learning
Extensive gardens feature age-specific play areas with water play, mud kitchens, and construction zones. Children explore seasonal changes through vegetable planting and sensory gardens. Outdoor activities promote physical development, risk assessment, and environmental awareness in all weather conditions.
Key Person Care
Each child is assigned a dedicated key person responsible for their well-being and progress. This system ensures consistent communication with parents about developmental achievements and individual needs. Regular updates maintain strong home-nursery partnerships throughout the child's early years.
Sensory Activities
Our sensory room and outdoor spaces provide multi-sensory experiences using natural materials and recycled resources. Activities stimulate touch, sight, sound, and movement to enhance cognitive development. Calm, tranquil environments support emotional regulation and creative exploration for children of all abilities.
Seasonal Learning
Children learn about seasonal changes through hands-on gardening and outdoor exploration. The nursery's vegetable patches and sensory gardens provide practical experiences with planting, harvesting, and observing wildlife. Seasonal themes are integrated into daily activities to develop environmental awareness and scientific curiosity.
People
Lisa Egan
Co-Owner
Lisa Egan co-founded Rainbow Private Day Nursery in 1989. With over 35 years in early years education, she ensures the nursery maintains its Ofsted OUTSTANDING rating through continuous quality improvements and staff development.
Cindy Shaw
Co-Owner
Cindy Shaw has co-owned Rainbow Private Day Nursery since its 1989 establishment. She oversees daily operations and staff training, maintaining high educational standards while implementing innovative approaches like the Curiosity Approach framework.
Questions
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. We are closed on weekends and public holidays.
What age range do you cater for?
We provide childcare for children aged 0 to 5 years, with age-specific play areas and learning programs.
How do you support child development?
We combine the Early Years Foundation Stage framework with the Curiosity Approach, using sensory play and outdoor learning to develop cognitive, social, and physical skills.
Are staff qualified and checked?
All staff hold NNEB, NVQ, or equivalent qualifications with First Aid training. We conduct DBS checks for all team members.
How can parents stay informed?
Each child has a key person providing regular updates about their progress, development, and any specific needs through direct communication with parents.
