Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Childcare Services in Stoke Poges
Established in 1968, Rainbow Pre-School has been serving families in Stoke Poges and surrounding areas for over five decades. Our dedicated team of Level 3 qualified practitioners provides high-quality childcare and education for children aged 2-5 years, operating from a secure scout building surrounded by eight acres of private woodland. We maintain rigorous safety standards through enhanced DBS checks, safeguarding training, and paediatric first aid certifications. Our keyworker system ensures personalized care tailored to each child's unique development needs, while our membership of the Early Years Alliance demonstrates our commitment to sector best practices.With government funding available for eligible children, we combine affordability with excellence in early years education. Our OFSTED-registered provision follows a stimulating curriculum aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, focusing on holistic development through play-based learning. We maintain transparent communication with parents through regular assessments and progress updates, operating in a clean, safe environment equipped with age-appropriate resources. Our experienced leadership team, including Manager Caron Rhodes and Deputy Manager Dawn Drummond, continues to build on our founding vision of providing accessible, high-quality early years provision.
Services
Early Years Foundation Stage
SEN Local Offer
Term Dates
Virtual Tour
Application Form
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We offer Level 3 qualified practitioners with paediatric first aid training
- Our staff undergo enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding children training
- We provide government-funded childcare places for eligible children
- Our keyworker system ensures personalized child development plans
- We maintain food hygiene certificates and regular professional development
Associations and certifications
- OFSTED
- Early Years Alliance
Services
Early Years Foundation Stage
Our EYFS-compliant programme delivers structured learning through play-based activities tailored to each child's developmental stage. Qualified practitioners implement individualized learning plans within a stimulating curriculum framework. Regular assessments ensure progress towards early learning goals while maintaining flexibility for spontaneous learning opportunities.
SEN Local Offer
We provide tailored support for children with special educational needs through our comprehensive Local Offer. Our trained staff implement individualized care plans while maintaining close communication with parents and external specialists. The secure woodland environment offers sensory development opportunities for children with diverse needs.
Term Dates
Our structured term schedule follows local authority guidelines with clearly defined half-term and holiday periods. Parents receive advance notice of session dates including special events like leavers' ceremonies. The calendar accommodates flexible booking patterns while maintaining consistent educational provision.
Virtual Tour
Our interactive virtual tour provides comprehensive facility access during restricted visitation periods. Prospective parents can explore the secure garden area, indoor learning spaces, and woodland surroundings through guided digital content. This digital resource maintains transparency about our physical environment and safety features.
Application Form
Our streamlined application process ensures smooth registration for eligible children. The form captures essential information for creating personalized care plans while complying with safeguarding requirements. Parents receive confirmation and next steps within 5 working days of submission.
People
Caron Rhodes
Manager
With over 20 years' experience in early years education, Caron holds a Level 3 management qualification and oversees daily operations while maintaining direct engagement with children.
Dawn Drummond
Deputy Manager
As Deputy Manager, Dawn supports curriculum implementation and staff training, bringing 15 years of practical childcare experience and Level 3 qualifications to her role.
Petal Rhodes
Early Years Practitioner
Petal delivers hands-on childcare with specialist expertise in sensory development activities, holding current paediatric first aid and food hygiene certifications.
Hannah Drummond
Early Years Apprentice
Hannah is completing her Level 3 apprenticeship while providing supervised childcare, undergoing regular safeguarding training and DBS checks.
Mr Balls
Maintenance Manager
Our DBS-checked maintenance manager ensures building safety and equipment standards, working under contract from Ealing and Hanwell District Scouts.
Questions
What childcare funding options are available?
We offer government-funded places for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds alongside competitively priced private childcare sessions at £7.50 per hour.
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday-Friday with morning sessions 09:00-12:00, afternoon sessions 12:00-15:00, and all-day sessions 09:00-15:00 for children aged 2-4.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
All staff hold Level 3 childcare qualifications, enhanced DBS checks, paediatric first aid certificates, and food hygiene training.
How do you support children with special needs?
Our SEN Local Offer provides tailored support through individualized care plans, specialist equipment, and collaboration with external professionals.
What facilities do you offer?
We operate from a secure scout building with extensive gardens and woodland access, providing both indoor and outdoor learning environments.
How can I arrange a visit?
Contact us at 01753 647572 to schedule a personal tour or explore our virtual tour online for facility previews.
