Business Details
Rainbows Nursery & Preschool in Hungerford
Rainbows Nursery and Preschool has been dedicated to nurturing young minds since its establishment. Our approach combines structured learning with abundant outdoor exploration, fostering holistic development in children aged 0-5. With an Ofsted Good rating since 2018, we maintain rigorous standards through our experienced team who average over 15 years' sector experience. Our purpose-built facility with extensive outdoor space enables year-round forest school activities, while our Famly app ensures transparent communication with parents.We implement the Early Years Foundation Stage framework through personalized learning journeys, supported by continuous staff training in special educational needs and behaviour management. Our leadership team, with combined nursery management experience spanning three decades, prioritizes creating a warm extended-family atmosphere where children develop curiosity, resilience and traditional values.
Services
Cotton Tails
Puddle Ducks
Pre-School Room
Forest School
Outdoor Learning
Highlights and features
- We implement forest school principles across 45 childcare places
- Our experienced team maintains Ofsted Good rating since 2018
- Personalised approach with flexible session options available
- Dedicated rooms for each developmental stage from 3 months upwards
- Famly app enables real-time parent communication and updates
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Wonderful place
Incredible staff
Lovely atmosphere
Secure environment
Smooth transition
Services
Cotton Tails
Our Cotton Tails room provides specialized care for infants aged 3 months to 2 years. Qualified practitioners deliver sensory-rich activities in a secure environment with 1:3 staff-to-child ratios. Daily routines follow individual feeding and sleeping patterns while introducing early communication through song and play.
Puddle Ducks
The Puddle Ducks toddler room supports children aged 2-3 years through structured learning and free exploration. Our curriculum develops motor skills and social interaction using age-appropriate resources, with transition preparation for preschool activities.
Pre-School Room
Our Pre-School Room prepares 3-5 year olds for formal education through focused literacy and numeracy activities. Daily phonics sessions, creative writing and mathematical games align with EYFS goals while maintaining child-led learning opportunities.
Forest School
Forest School sessions develop resilience and environmental awareness through supervised outdoor activities. Children engage in seasonal exploration, nature crafts and physical challenges within our secure garden space, promoting holistic development.
Outdoor Learning
Our extensive outdoor facilities support year-round learning through play. Children access age-appropriate equipment for physical development, imaginative play and scientific discovery in natural surroundings with sheltered spaces for all weather conditions.
People
Sophie Lance
Nursery Manager
Sophie has progressed from childcare practitioner to manager over 12 years at Rainbows. She leads staff training initiatives and develops outdoor learning programs, maintaining strong parent communication through the Famly app system.
Zoe Cox
Nursery Manager
Zoe brings 20 years' childcare experience to her managerial role since 2022. She oversees staff development programs and implements forest school expansion plans, combining professional expertise with personal parenting experience of three grandchildren.
Questions
What childcare sessions do you offer?
We provide flexible sessions from 7:30am-6:00pm, 52 weeks a year, including term-time only options and funded sessions for eligible children.
How do you support child development?
Our EYFS-compliant programs combine structured learning with outdoor exploration, using age-specific rooms and forest school activities to develop key skills.
Can I visit the nursery before registering?
Yes, we encourage pre-registration visits. Contact us via phone or our website form to arrange a convenient viewing time.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
All staff maintain current childcare qualifications with specialist training in behaviour management and special educational needs provision.
How do you communicate with parents?
We use the Famly app for daily updates and maintain open communication channels through designated contact points in each room.
