Rainbow Day Nursery & Pre-School

Almners Priory, Almners Road, Lyne, Chertsey KT16 0BH
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9.9 220 Reviews
Rainbow Day Nursery & Pre-School provides an exceptional environment and a wonderful quality of care and development for babies and young children from three months up to five years of age. It is their aim to ensure that children 'graduate' to Big School having grown into confident, caring, independent people who are prepared in every way for the next stage of life's learning journey.

Rainbow children enjoy five acres of gardens including nine well-equipped, enclosed, all-weather playgrounds, their own animal sanctuary, galleon, Teletubby hill, allotments, and a children's maze. They also have a double-decker bus, a farm classroom and Forest School sessions are run everyday whatever the weather.

A highly qualified team of staff draw upon a huge range of knowledge, experience and resources to ensure that the children get the maximum learning and development out of enjoying themselves, playing and having fun.

Visit them to see how they can satisfy your childcare needs.
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Care Provided by Rainbow Day Nursery & Pre-School

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Alison & Mark Watson
  • Person in charge
  • Gemma Chitty (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 55
  • Total Places for Children
  • 224
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas
  • Parking

  • Lots of on-site parking available


Rainbow Day Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (220)

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Rainbow Day Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.909) out of 10, based on 45 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Rainbow Day Nursery & Pre-School has 220 reviews.

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Review from Fiona F (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery. Always warm and welcoming and we found it a very nurturing environment. The atmosphere always feels friendly and laid back which extends to the other families and parents as well as the staff. The grounds are absolutely fantastic as there are so many areas to explore and not just
one monotonous outdoor area like some of the other childcare facilities we visited. Our son is really going to miss his Rainbow family when he leaves this year as it's been such a big part of his life for 3 years!

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Review from Alexandra C (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so grateful we found Rainbow. We left London last summer and having a daughter in a place where the staff care (and are continuous) was critical in helping her adjust. She loves going to nursery each day. And who wouldn’t here! They have the most incredible facilities with so much outdoor play.

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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was so reluctant to send our twins to nursery but we couldn’t have chosen better. They have been so happy and well cared for and ask to go on their days at home. Every member of staff knows each child and parent and are always there for support should you need it. My only regret is not sending them
sooner so they could have spent more time in this wonderful loving and nurturing environment

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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended Rainbow and have loved every minute of being there. I know that when I drop them off in the morning they will be well looked after and I have nothing to worry about. I couldn’t recommend them more!

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Review from Meriel V (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children love attending rainbow! It’s like a second family for them. The carers are wonderful and both children have formed really strong bonds with them. The facilities are brilliant with lots of outdoor space. We’ve been very pleased with how they have both progressed. Would not hesitate
to recommend rainbow.

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Review from Darron R (Father of Child) published on 20 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my daughters attended Rainbow for just over two years each, the youngest will leave in Aug 2022. I cannot praise Rainbow anymore, the people, the facilities, and the location are simply fantastic. My daughters have had the best start to their schooling at Rainbow. Both have loved attending, and
I will be sad when my youngest leaves to go to 'big school' in August.
Well done Rainbow, keep up the excellent standards and I hope many more children get to experience the nursery.
Many thanks for everything.

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Review from Rachel v (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our son and daughter loved it at Rainbow!
Our daughter had the best time at pre-school and was very sad leaving for school, as well as our little boy who was always very happy at Rainbow and learning more and more every week, as we don’t speak English at home we could really notice how much he
learned at Rainbow, and will definitely come back to Rainbow when we come back to the UK in a couple of months

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Review from Amy T (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my girls attended Rainbow and have great experiences at this well run nursery. The staff are amazing and caring individuals. It makes a huge difference to be able to leave my children at Rainbow knowing that they are well looked after.
Thank you, Rainbow. You are all amazing. Especially with the
immense challenges we have all faced these past 18 months.

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Review from Gail M (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery. The staff, facilities and care are great. I sent both my son and daughter to Rainbow and they both enjoyed every day they attended. They especially enjoyed the art and craft activities and always happily tell me about their visit to see the bunnies and having fun in the maze!

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Review from Anna S (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter spent three and a half years at Rainbow, with my oldest daughter also spending her last few months at Rainbow before school. They both loved it from day 1. In the baby/toddler rooms the staff spend time developing cognitive and physical skills. The Pre-school room equipped them both well
for school, building on their confidence and independence (helping us a lot with the potty training). I found all the staff very friendly and supportive, listening to their needs and answering our questions (particularly important during these past 18 months of Covid). I always recommend local Rainbow to friends and colleagues because I genuinely think it’s the best nursery in the area.

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Review from Jenny I (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Rainbow Nursery is a wonderful childcare facility. The grounds are stunning and my daughter would come home excitedly telling me about her day on the farm or the allotment or playing in the maze or on the pirate ship. The staff are friendly and caring and always have time to comfort the children (or
parents!) when needed.
My daughter had not settled in previous settings we had tried for her as she is an anxious child, but at Rainbow, she flourished.
I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough and we will sorely miss it now she is starting school.

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Review from I S (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Rainbow is an absolutely fantastic nursery. The staff are very attentive and have always been caring, helpful and supportive of our child's needs. I thoroughly recommend this nursery. Our child has been lucky to learn and develop in such an enriching environment with plentiful outdoor space, animals
and even a tractor!

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Review from Sheena P (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My firstborn has been at the nursery for over 3 years since he was 14-months-old, my second born has now joined and our experience with this nursery has been amazing.
One of the reasons we picked this nursery was the grounds, the outdoor space that the children get to play and explore in is wonderful,
from the playground to climbing frames to the animal barn.
The staff are lovely, they know the children very well and monitor their development throughout. There is lots on offer at this nursery and I highly recommend them.

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Review from Kirsty W (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

After visiting so many nurseries Rainbow was by far the best! There is no comparison, I wish I attended Rainbow when I was young. My daughter enjoyed every moment there and sometimes didn’t want to come home. We love it so much, that our second child (6-months-old) is now attending.

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Review from Jon P (Father of Child) published on 7 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter spent over 3 years at Rainbow from 18-months-old and our experience has been wonderful. I have already recommended the nursery to multiple friends and will continue to do so.
The stand out part of the nursery is the facilities - the beautiful building and incredibly spacious grounds allowing
for multiple playgrounds and unique play areas such as the farm, hedge maze and allotments. The kids spend a huge amount of time outside.
The quality of care is outstanding. The staff know the children really well and are fully immersed in their development.
As an NHS worker with unpredictable hours, the opening times and flexibility was a big factor in me choosing Rainbow. Care is provided from 7.30-18.30 and the team were very understanding on days where we were running a bit late. A special mention should also go to how they managed operations during the pandemic - remaining open for frontline workers and being incredibly flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances.

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Review from Andrew B (Father of Child) published on 7 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After extensive searching for a nursery to take our daughter full-time that provided both excellent care along with great surroundings we finally found Rainbow and weren’t disappointed all through her 3 years there.
The carers and management are excellent, the classrooms very good having recently been
updated. The grounds are excellent with animals, climbing frames and gardens to stimulate.
Excellent assistance was provided when our daughter needed additional speech therapy.
We would definitely recommend Rainbow.

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Review from Valery G (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Rainbow when he was one-year-old and he just finished preschool. We have had a great experience with Rainbow as all their staff are so caring, loving and understanding. My son knew all the staff by their names and was always cuddling them.
I am very grateful as I could see he was
learning through play. Their outdoor space is wonderful and very well used. Rainbow is always looking for improving any aspects of the nursery.

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Review from Rebecca P (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have gone to Rainbow and they have created the best memories. They were looked after as if they were their own. The staff are amazing, the space and atmosphere are wonderful. We have had the best service from everyone at Rainbow.

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Review from Alexandra H (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't recommend Rainbow highly enough. It's such a lovely place and you can feel the happy atmosphere as soon as you walk in. The staff are so friendly and caring - my son formed a lovely relationship with his nursery teachers. The outside space is amazing and I love that they play outside every
day, in all weathers! Rainbow offers a fantastic range of activities that were stimulating for my son and I feel prepared him well for school. All in all, Rainbow is a real gem and I only wish my son could have gone there for longer.

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Review from Marie M (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Rainbow nursery has standout facilities with tons of outdoor space, multiple playgrounds tailored to different ages, and a great little animal sanctuary.
Staff are knowledgeable and caring - they have made me feel like they all really know our child on a personal level. The entire team have done a
great job throughout the pandemic, putting sufficient safety measures in place without intimidating or frightening the children and ensuring they could keep going throughout.
Highly recommend.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.909)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.909) out of 10 for Rainbow Day Nursery & Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 45 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 45 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 4.909 for Rainbow Day Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (493 Excellents x 5) + (41 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 538 Ratings = 4.909

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Rainbow Day Nursery & Pre-School is based on 45 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • 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 224 number of registered child places is 44.8, which has been reached with 45 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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.

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