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.

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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 Lawrence R (Father of Child) published on 3 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my daughters have attended Rainbow nursery from 1-year-old to school age. It's been a lovely setting with a great ethos and a happy place for their early years. We will remember Rainbow fondly for years to come! The children are prepared well for school with respect to their learning, confidence,
independence and happiness. The staff are friendly, engaged and really get to know the children well. There is lots of variation in activities and games. The grounds and facilities are fantastic- open spaces, playgrounds, playbus, farm, allotment, maze... The management is organised and communicates well. Further, the nursery did a sterling job of steering through Covid.
Top marks - would highly recommend the nursery.

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Review from Tiffany I (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has now been at Rainbow Day Nursery for 3 years and is now ready to leave to go to school. There is no doubt that he has had the best start to his education and is fully prepared for school life, thanks to the staff at nursery. There is never a day when he doesn’t want to go and is always greeted
with smiles and cuddles from his carers. Not a day goes by when he hasn’t been exploring outside; be it the pirate ship, the farm, the maze, the allotments (to name a few) and this has allowed him to grow and develop in a multitude of ways. The weekly newsletter always gives us a heads up as to what he will be learning that week, and this helps us to support him at home too.
Although it is a big nursery, it feels like a family and we are incredibly sad to be leaving Rainbow Day Nursery but are also looking forward to our youngest son starting next year where I have no doubt he will be loved and supported like our eldest son has been.

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Review from Linsey L (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A great nursery that has a very well managed structure and loyal focused and caring staff. Our son has been supported to grow and shine to gain his own independence while having fun and learning ready for school.

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Review from Loui L (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot recommend this nursery highly enough! The staff are wonderful and you couldn’t ask for better grounds and facilities. Our toddler is so happy here. My only complaint would be that he can’t stay there until he’s 18!

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Review from Justyna W (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Rainbow Nursery in Lyne is a great childcare provider. My daughter has been with them since she was 14 months old and while she will be leaving for Reception next year, I feel she has collected such an abundance of fantastic experiences, memories and skills and made friends with children and staff alike
while progressing from room to room. Facilities and outdoor space (incl. animal farm, maze, a few separate playgrounds, climbing trees, double-decker bus, etc.) are second to none in the area. The staff are very friendly, welcoming and caring and while I work full time, it is great to see the little one in good hands and receive at the end of her day a full debrief. 2020 has been a tough year with Covid but the team at Rainbow took a very responsible, safe and proactive approach with regular and open communication, resource sharing and even a Zoom conference call. I have all confidence they are the best setting out there in the Chertsey area, highly recommend it!

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Review from Lucy P (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Rainbow Nursery for 18 months and she loves it so much. It makes it so easy to leave her as I know she has a great day. All the staff and management there have been amazing. They are all so welcoming and very helpful. The grounds are beautiful with their own animals on site which
I think is lovely. Plenty of outdoor space for the children to run around and enjoy themselves. My daughter has learnt so much being at Rainbow and her little sister has just joined her there and is loving it too. I would highly recommend Rainbow.

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Review from Nicola S (Mother of Child) published on 29 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son moved to Rainbows having been at a different nursery, where I was unhappy and concerned about the care of my child (it was rated outstanding at the time), several children moved. The standard in comparison is incredible, the grounds and facilities are wonderful (maze, farm, trees to climb, play
areas etc) and speak for themselves but it is the care and attention that each child gets from the keyworkers that go beyond what I have seen elsewhere. The attention to detail and the care that has been taken during covid has been excellent. It does feel like a community especially with the level of communication that we get from the management team. Swapping nurseries is the best thing I could have done for my son and I would not hesitate to recommend Rainbows to any parent as a truly unique and special place.

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Review from Hayley A (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Rainbows Day Nursery have been outstanding in their approach to Covid - clear and open communication from the start and as required.
They have provided all the necessary protocols to make the environment feel safe for staff, children and parents.
The cleanliness of the rooms, toys and facilities
has notably increased which I am thankful for and I hope this is continued into the future.

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Review from Erica M (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All three of my children have attended Rainbow Day Nursery and we could not have been happier with the care they have received. Our youngest is in her final year, and we are going to be so sad to be leaving the Rainbow family. The outdoor space and facilities speak for themselves, but what you won't
see on a visit is just how caring the key carers are. My child is known and loved by all the people who take care of her, including the managers (who must have to memorise hundreds of children's names). She has such a strong bond with her key carers and others in her room. This is reassuring when you have to leave your small child in someone else's care! She gets the perfect balance of play, creativity, physical activity, and structure. We know from our previous two children that Rainbow prepares children well for school. Also, the attention to detail and the procedures put in place for Covid times have been excellent. We are completely confident in Rainbow's leadership. Thank you, Rainbow!

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Review from Hayley E (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My three children attend the nursery and have done so since they were 13 months. It’s a very sociable loving environment and the facilities continue to expand and improve for the benefit of the children.

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Review from Emma G (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Rainbow for just over year now. All staff members in the rooms have been lovely. My daughter is extremely happy to go into nursery and comes home even happier after a fun-filled day. I love the amount of time they get to spend outside, visiting the farm and in the lovely outdoor
areas they have.
Rainbow's communication is very good and always feel confident I know how what's going on in the nursery, what's coming up etc. So very happy I chose this nursery my daughter and would highly recommend it to anyone.

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Review from Heather Q (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have my second child at Rainbow now and the experience it just as good as when my first born went there. Excellent leadership who I feel genuinely care and are always looking for ways to keep fresh, plus the grounds and facilities are amazing.


Bearing in mind the current COVID climate and amount

of change, anxiety and nervousness, Rainbow have been informative, clear on instructions yet completely focused on keeping the experience fun and pleasant for the children - a great job under extremely challenging circumstances.

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Review from Sabrina M (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, my son loves it and seems to be learning so much. I feel comfortable leaving my son there knowing he is in great hands and that he will have a day filled with fun and games, whilst learning too.

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Review from Anna D (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is such a wonderful nursery. The staff are incredibly thoughtful and care so much about the wellbeing of the children they care for. Activities are fun and interesting even though my daughter is only seven months old. The reason I would - and have - recommended Rainbow to so many friends is the
brilliant outdoor facilities. I love that, while I'm working, my baby is off to the farm with her friends, enjoying the fresh air. I can only imagine this will become more and more valuable as she grows through Rainbow. The frequent emails from the management team about everything from Covid protocols to local roadworks which may cause an inconvenience make you feel part of a really cared-about community. I also think it is excellent value for money compared to other local facilities.

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Review from Suzanne S (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the moment we were shown around Rainbow we knew it was the right nursery for our daughter. My husband and I have been so delighted watching our daughter thrive since starting there just over a year ago.
It’s always nerve-wracking moving up classes and settling her in with new key workers but
the process is always seamless and within a week it feels like she’s known them forever.
It’s a safe, warm and fun-loving environment and I can’t imagine sending my daughter anywhere else.

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Review from Charlotte E (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A lovely nursery with excellent facilities and caring staff. Both my children have attended Rainbow and enjoyed the outdoor farm and space available. It is a very caring yet professional environment.

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Review from Helen S (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Rainbow is a fantastic nursery! All the staff are fantastic and the setting is incredible. Our son has thrived since starting here in September 2020. The nursery carers are exceptional and the management team's communication to parents is top-notch. I'm so happy we chose this nursery for our child.

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Review from Kate R (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My youngest daughter has been at Rainbow for 16 months now and loves her time there. The staff are very caring and enthusiastic and provide a wonderful range of activities each day. It has been so important for her to have a couple of days of "normal" each week during Covid, particularly the opportunity
to socialise with her peers and other adults. She started off quite shy but her confidence has really improved.
I couldn't be happier with Rainbow and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

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Review from Jessica B (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Rainbow Day Nursery, is a wonderful and beautiful place. My daughter has been there since she was 6 months old she is now 3. The farm is beautiful and the grounds of the nursery are amazing.
Staff are excellent at teaching the children while having fun, my daughter could do her ABC at 2 years old.
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staff are very welcoming and friendly they will tell all about your child's day and what they had to eat. They also help out a lot with potty training.
I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Elizabeth K-J (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

They provide excellent care with safety coming first. They think of ingenious things for child development and focus on independent and expanding a child's social skills. They have great facilities and the environment is always clean and refreshed with new materials and toys. The staff are friendly
and very professional. They provide a varied and healthy menu and they are very accommodating to your child's needs and wants.
I would only send any future children to Rainbow and would 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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