Rainbow Corner Southsea

42 Victoria Road North, Southsea PO5 1PX
Submit a Review
9.1 41 Reviews
  • Rainbow Corner Southsea, Southsea
Rainbow Corner Southsea is well-respected in the local area, having provided friendly and professional childcare services for almost three decades. The facility is ideal for the care and learning goals of three months to eight years of age, registered for sixty places and looking to be versatile to the childcare hours parents need.

The school is divided into three care groups according to age, following a free flow 'learning through play' curriculum, that allows children to have access to their own garden spaces.

Each group has a room leader who oversees the running of the group and each child has a Key Worker who has overall responsibility for that child’s learning and development.

The children progress through these groups during their time with st the nursery, developing the various skills, attitudes and levels of maturity until they embark on preschool activities in the Butterfly group during their final years.

Each group is an established ‘free flow’ environment, allowing and encouraging children to make their own choices and decisions, using their imaginations. Children’s developmental progress is monitored and any gaps identified, children’s individual interests are adapted and developed to encourage and support them in achieving their next steps of learning.

When young children select their own play experiences they:
-Concentrate on their interests, allowing for enjoyment and safety.
-Make choices and decisions about what they are going to do, how and where they are going to do it and who they will work with, building on their confidence and independence.
-Practice and apply what they know and start to explore new possibilities, learning new ways to do things.
-Incubate new thoughts as they form ideas and try them out in a relaxed and unpressurised way, then return to them and think them over, testing their own ideas and developing their learning through trial and error.

Show Rainbow Corner Southsea on the Map

Care Provided by Rainbow Corner Southsea

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Rainbow Corner Nursery School Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Kirsty Henley (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 60
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Rainbow Corner Southsea

  • Funded Sessions: We offer stretched funding of either 11 hours per week, or 22 hours per week, any hours accessed in addition to these are charged at our hourly rate. Consumables are payable for the following: 8am - 1pm £6 (Healthy Hot Lunch and Snack) / 1pm - 6pm £6 (Healthy Hot Tea and Snack) / 8am - 6pm £12 (2 x snacks, Lunch and Tea).

  • Morning Sessions: 8am - 1pm (Healthy Hot Lunch and Snack); Afternoon Sessions: 1pm - 6pm(Healthy Hot Tea between 5pm-6pm and Snack). All fees are inclusive of Food, Snacks, Nappies, Wipes and creams. Full time discount rates available.
  • Parking

  • 20 minute 'Drop of and Pick up bay' situated directly outside the nursery main entrance.


Rainbow Corner Southsea Reviews (41)

Total of 41, showing 1-20
9.1

Rainbow Corner Southsea has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.100) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Rainbow Corner Southsea has 41 reviews.

Overall Experience

  • 40
  • 0
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0

Date Published

41
1
1
6
35

Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2024
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Rainbow Corner as a whole is great, and I cannot fault the staff in any way. They are so welcoming and positive. My daughter loves going to Nursery and often doesn't want to leave! All the kids that attend are so happy when they are dropped off and picked up. It's clear to see it's a happy and fun environment.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Patrick S (Father of Child) published on 11 January 2024
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Rainbow Corner Nursery has been an exceptional nursery for our daughter. The staff are fantastic, engaging with the kids, getting them involved in playtime and learning and then giving good feedback at the end of the day. Regular focus weeks help identify where the kids are doing well and where they
need help. Part of this helped identify that our daughter was having some overly emotional responses to setbacks and we used this together to help her learn how to cope with these outbursts. We've been invited in for stay-and-play several times, which is always a wonderful treat for all of us.

Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner Southsea

Hi Patrick, thank you so much for such a lovely review. We're so pleased you find our focus weeks so beneficial! It's great to hear that we have been able to support you, as a family, and it's always great to have such positive feedback regarding our stay and plays. Thank you again.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2024
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not recommend Rainbow Corner Nursery enough!
Both my children have come here and loved every second.
The setting is homely and educational and the staff go above and beyond.
My daughter still talks about her time at nursery and remembers things she did there and she is 10 now.
My son still
attends with SEN and the support I have had for him has been invaluable.
Highly recommend!

Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner Southsea

Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We have loved having both of your children here with us, and are so glad you find the SEN support invaluable! Thank you again!


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Ashleigh W (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2024
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my girls attend Rainbow Corner Nursery, and I am so glad they do! My eldest joined at 18 months old old and was a shy lockdown toddler who had not interacted with other children before, she soon came out of her shell and is now a confident, clever little girl who loves nursery! My youngest joined
at 9 months old, and has already progressed so much in herself too. Both my girls have complex heart issues, and nothing is too much for the team at Rainbow Corner to help them in any way they can. Look no further, this is the best nursery around! the team actually care about every single child in their setting. Thank you Rainbow Corner for all you do for my girls.!

Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner Southsea

Thank you for such a lovely review! We love looking after both of your daughters and watching them progress! Thank you again!


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Viktoriya M (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery. The staff are amazing. They always try to do their best. Every month, there is a parent and kid observation, which allows you to see how your child is at the nursery and where and what he plays. The staff always ask what they can do to help with your kid's development.
I can always
see what my child is doing by the amazing online app they have.

Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner Southsea

Thank you for such a lovely review; we're so pleased you are happy with us as a nursery!


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Kali S (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a lovely setting. My children love coming to nursery and are always so excited to see the staff. The nursery likes to maintain strong relationships with parents which I think is great, and they like to invite us in regularly.

Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner Southsea

Hi Kali,
Thank you so much for your review, we love having your children with us!


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Jackie E (Grandmother of Child) published on 1 March 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

For the past few years, I have been dropping my grandson off at Rainbow Corner on a Tuesday afternoon.
He very much enjoys going to the nursery and looks forward to interacting with the children as well as the staff.
The staff always ask how he is and if he's had a good morning. They take a real interest
in his well-being.
For my part, the staff are friendly and welcoming, with lots of smiles and cheery faces. It must be a wonderful place to work and a great environment for the children.
I just wanted to say well done all, and thank you very much!

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from W S (Father of Child) published on 21 February 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All 3 of our children have been to Rainbow Corner and we could not be happier. My child always loves his days at nursery and the staff put so much effort and enthusiasm into his development. As a teacher myself, it is reassuring to see how exceptional they are when it comes to safeguarding procedures
too. It is also completely evident how much the staff love being around children and they always have such a caring and positive nature. It is also worth adding that we are always very envious of their meals - they sound incredibly appetizing and nutritious! I could not recommend Rainbow Corner enough.

Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner Southsea

Thank you so much for this lovely review, we have absolutely loved looking after all 3 of your children and watching them grow and flourish into the beautiful children they are today. Thank you for all your support over the years.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Aleksandra K (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't recommend Rainbow Corner Nursery Ltd enough. The staff are friendly and welcoming, it's very professionally managed with quick and easy communication but most importantly my son likes going there and we feel comfortable leaving him. It's child-orientated and focuses on individual needs. I'm
impressed with how well they know my child and his likes and dislikes. It's a lovely place and I'm very grateful for their work and support every day.

Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner Southsea

This is so lovely to read, I have shared your review with all our staff, thank you so much.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Toba J (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's a cosy place. The nursery has a warm, homely feeling to it. The staff to children ratio is good. They are friendly and engaged with the children under their care. Being a pandemic baby, my daughter doesn't feel comfortable around new faces and didn't settle in the initial three hours of settling
sessions. So the management generously offered three further sessions free of charge. I'm confident she will settle in soon and enjoy her time in Rainbow Corner. Would recommend it to a friend.

Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner Southsea

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are pleased to hear you are happy with the care we provide.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Kelly H (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended nursery from 11months old and can’t recommend them enough. They helped them settle very quickly and have since loved attending twice weekly. The children have lots of fun activities to do which change regularly whilst learning the basics to begin school. They come home
knackered but happy and healthy!

Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner Southsea

Thank you for such a lovely review Kelly, this is lovely to read.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from C O (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery! Staff are very welcoming and help with any problem. They support all their families to their best ability! My child is always happy, clean and arriving/leaving nursery with a smile on her face. I truly adore the nursery and staff and will be sad when it becomes the time for my child
to leave the nursery to start school.

Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner Southsea

Such a lovely read, thank you so much for this review.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Jessica F (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has been at rainbow corner since she was 6 months old she is now coming up to two years old and wow what can I say I have seen her learn so much she comes home doing Something new every time and she only goes two days a week all the girls in her class are so lovely! She loves every one
of her teachers she comes home soo happy all the time I’m so happy with how my little girl improved wouldn’t send her to any other nursery.

Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner Southsea

We are so pleased to hear you are happy with the care we are providing, thank you for such a lovely review.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Rainbow Corner Nursery is a lovely nursery school, my children look forward to going there every morning, the staff are so supportive. Management are great, would definitely recommend Rainbow Corner to anyone.

Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner Southsea

Thank you so much for this review, it means a lot.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from D D (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started full time with Rainbow Corner when he was just 9 months old and I was so worried about leaving him, especially as he doesn't sleep well in a cot. The staff have been amazing and he absolutely loves it at nursery, always has a big smile for his keyworker when I drop him off and wants to
go back in when I pick him up! We've also managed to get him to start taking naps at nursery which has amazed me as I thought he'd never sleep. I would recommend this nursery to others with young babies.

Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner Southsea

We are so pleased to hear how happy you are with the care we provide, thank you for this review.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Zoe R (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been really pleased with how our son has been getting on at Rainbow Corner. The staff are always positive, enthusiastic, nurturing and take time to get to know each child individually. Our son enjoys going into the nursery, and being at the nursery has made a huge difference to his confidence,
development and learning. We cannot fault the level of communication between parents and the nursery, the facilities and the opportunities the children have to learn and grow during their time at nursery. We have appreciated the high level of care provided and the security of knowing our son is being well looked after and supported.

Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner Southsea

Thank you so much for this wonderful review Zoe, this really does mean a lot and is so lovely to read.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been going to Rainbow Corner for 18-months now, and we couldn’t ask for better. He loves going there, is so well nurtured and cared for. The staff are amazing, friendly, kind and approachable. All of the children’s needs are provided for and more. They put us totally at ease from day
one, and he has come such a long way. Despite Covid, he is so well socialised. He even eats better at nursery than at home. I highly recommend Rainbow Corner.

Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner Southsea

Thank you so much for this wonderful review, this really does mean a lot and is so lovely to read.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Charlotte M (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is always excited to go to Rainbow Corner! It’s a great place with wonderful staff who are so hardworking and caring. The meals always sound amazing and there is always a great range of activities available. I would not hesitate to recommend highly to anyone.

Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner Southsea

Thank you so much for this review your support is very much appreciated.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Christopher B (Father of Child) published on 10 March 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is amazing, and I'm so happy we were able to secure a spot here. My daughter has developed so much from attending only two days a week here. It's abundantly clear this isn't a place where they just care for your kids, but instead it's a place where they also actively encourage the development
and wellbeing of your child. The nursery actively takes your feedback and actions and reports back to you any issues.


The staff are caring and extremely quick to respond to emails.


I can't recommend this Nursery enough.


Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner Southsea

Thank you so much for this review we are extremely happy to hear you are pleased with the care we provide here at Rainbow Corner.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Jade B (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My toddler is eighteen months old he has learnt so much in the last six months at Rainbow corner and always seems very happy to go in and when I pick him up. The staff are all amazing and you can see how caring they are.

Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner Southsea

Thank you so much for this review it is such a lovely read.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.100)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.100) out of 10 for Rainbow Corner Southsea is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.1 out of 5 from 6 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 5.000 for Rainbow Corner Southsea is calculated as follows: ( (72 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 5

  • b) 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 4.1 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Rainbow Corner Southsea is based on 6 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 = 3.6

    • ii) 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 60 number of registered child places is 12. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 12 = 0.5

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Child Vacancies

Please Contact Us for Latest Vacancies

Awards / Recognitions (3)

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading events

Meet the Team (17)

Lucy

Lucy Whitehead

Job Title: Nursery Owner

Joined: 2013

Qualification: MA Personnel & Development, BA (Hons) Business Studies, NVQ Level 3 Diploma.


Lucy is the daughter of the original founders of Rainbow Corner Nursery School - Jacqui and Geoff Scott. Lucy acquired the family business in April 2013, although the nursery school has always been a big part of her life.


Before this, Lucy completed a four-year Business Studies degree at the University of Portsmouth, specialising in Human Resources.


Once graduated, Lucy worked as an HR Consultant for both the BBC and Orange Business Services in London, during which time she gained a Master's in Personnel and Development at the University of Westminster and became a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). In 2010 Lucy had her son, Elliot. Being a parent herself and understanding the importance of good quality childcare, she naturally became more involved in the family business. She has since completed her NVQ Level 3 Diploma for the children and young people's workforce.


Kirsty

Kirsty Henley

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2022

Kirsty has a vast amount of experience gained over the past 7 years since achieving her Level 2 Diploma at college. She then went on to complete her Level 3 Diploma as an apprentice in a nursery and worked her way up from Nursery Practitioner to Room Leader. Kirsty briefly left childcare for social care, however, she really missed the early year's sector so is pleased to be back doing what she loves. Kirsty joined Rainbow Corner in July 2022 and has worked her way up to Nursery Manager in January 2024.


Clare

Clare Purdy

Job Title: Deputy Manager and SENCO

Joined: 1996

Qualification: NVQ Level 4, NNEB, NVQ Assessor and NVQ Verifier


Start Date: March 1996


Clare worked for two families as a nanny before joining Rainbow Corner. Since joining the nursery, Clare has continued with her studies gaining an NVQ Assessor and Verifiers award and an NVQ level 4 in Childcare and Management.


Sally

Sally Squibb

Job Title: Room Leader

Joined: 2012

Sally has worked at Rainbow Corner since 2012 and is a NVQ Level 3 qualified practitioner. Sally has worked her way up from Nursery Practitioner to Room Leader. Being a long-standing member or our team, Sally takes great pride in encouraging and challenging the children's learning and development including their physical abilities. Sally also leads the children's Makaton activities


Sarah

Sarah Wainwright

Job Title: Room Leader

Joined: 2021

Qualification: NVQ Level 3 Diploma


Start Date: 22nd November 2021


Sarah worked as a Nursery Practitioner for 5 years before moving overseas where she worked as a childminder and also a Nursery Practitioner abroad, taking on additional roles such as Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO). Since returning to Portsmouth Sarah has worked for us, as a Nursery Practitioner and then in 2022 promoted to Room Leader.


Sarah also has two children. She takes pride in providing best practices, as well as making sure everything we do is child-centred. She is also a huge advocate of the ‘curiosity approach’ using natural resources in everyday practice.


Morgan

Morgan Mason

Job Title: Room Leader

Joined: 2021

Morgan joined us as an apprentice in June 2021, and she has followed her aspiration to become a fully qualified Level 3 practitioner. Morgan has worked her way from Nursery Practitioner to Room Leader. Morgan is very imaginative and enjoys creating activities for the children becoming an important member of our team. Morgan has also undertaken an additional role as a Mental Health Ambassador.


Grace

Grace Aquilina

Job Title: Deputy Room Leader (Maternity Leave)

Joined: 2019

Grace joined Rainbow Corner in 2019 and gained her NVQ level 3 in childcare a year later. Grace has worked her way up from Nursery Practitioner to Deputy Room Leader in March 2022. Grace has also become the nurseries deputy SENCO and Mental Health First Aider. Grace is very passionate about empowering children's confidence and independence, getting outside at every opportunity and encouraging positive relationships.


Alicja

Alicja Zelazny

Job Title: Deputy Room Leader

Joined: 2020

Sarah worked as a Nursery Practitioner for 5 years before moving overseas where she worked as a childminder and nursery practitioner taking on roles such as SENCO. Since returning to Portsmouth Sarah has worked at Rainbow Corner as Nursery Practitioner until 2022 where she was promoted to Deputy Room Leader. Sarah takes pride in providing best proactive, as well as making sure everything we do is child centred. She is also a huge advocate of the 'curiosity approach' using natural resources in every day practice.


Olivia

Olivia Tapuska

Job Title: Deputy Room Leader

Joined: 2023

Olivia joined us as a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner in 2023 and has worked her way up to Deputy Room Leader. Olivia originally gained her qualification back in 2011 but embarked on a different adventure into nursing for a while before returning to the sector in 2018. Olivia has worked in 2 nurseries as well as being a private Nanny and Au Pair in the UK and abroad. Olivia enjoys supporting children in achieving their targets.


Shelley-Ria

Shelley-Ria Dickens

Job Title: Deputy Room Leader

Joined: 2023

Shelley joined us in 2023 after working in a pack-away nursery for 7 years. Shelley completed her NVQ Level 3 at the beginning of last year ensuring she was fully qualified to practitioner level. Shelley has worked her way up to Deputy Room Leader. Shelley loves building new relationships with children and their families and ensuring we work together in supporting children's development.


Emily

Emily Hopkins

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2022

Emily joined Rainbow Corner in May 2022. Emily joined us as an apprentice but has recently completed her level 3 qualification in childcare. Emily loves creating fun and engaging environments for the children to explore and watching them grow and learn.


Evie

Evie Beard

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2022

Evie has been with us since September 2022, she has recently completed her level 2 qualification and working towards her level 3 qualification. Evie loves getting the children moving through dancing and creating obstacle courses. Evie also loves the children getting crafty and creating masterpieces.


Helena

Helena Bikarova

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Helena joined Rainbow Corner in February as a level 3 practitioner. Helena gained her qualification back in 2019 through an apprenticeship. Helena then went on to do adult care before returning back into childcare. Helena enjoys watching the children achieve their individual milestones and next steps.


Anisa

Anisa Aktar

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Anisa joined Rainbow Corner in September 2024 and she holds a level 6 in childcare after completing this is university. Anisa enjoys role play experiences and watching the children's personalities flourish.


Jessica

Jessica Cheal

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Jess started at Rainbow Corner in September 2024. Jess has been working in childcare for over 10 years and holds a level 3 qualification in childcare. Jess also has her level 2 SENCO accreditation. Jess enjoys sensory play and singing nursery rhymes to the children.


Holly

Holly Harbert

Job Title: 1:1 Support

Joined: 2024

Holly is our 1:1 Support, Holly joined Rainbow Corner in January 2024. Holly enjoys bringing stories to life and the children exploring with water and messy play. Holly is great at adapting to each child she is supporting and creating learning opportunities dependent on their needs.


Carla

Carla Shelley

Job Title: Nursery Lunch Cover

Joined: 2002

Carla joined us in 2002 as a Nursery Practitioner. She has since had 2 children of her own and now works part-time as our Nursery Lunch Assistant. Carla has a wealth of experience with all age groups and has watched the nursery grow and develop over the years.


Frequently Asked Questions about Rainbow Corner Southsea

What is the Age Range of Children that Rainbow Corner Southsea accepts?

Rainbow Corner Southsea accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Rainbow Corner Southsea Open?

Rainbow Corner Southsea is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Rainbow Corner Southsea have capacity for?

Rainbow Corner Southsea has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

How far is Rainbow Corner Southsea to the centre of Southsea?

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

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Rainbow Corner Southsea to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Rainbow Corner Southsea has an Enhanced Service – more info.