£63.00 per day, £36.00 per half day,
Early start charge 7:30-8am £3.15
Funded sessions available to all children term time with private sessions non term.
Funded days meal rates Full day £9.50, breakfast and dinner £5.50, Tea £4.00.
Children may have pack lunches however, these are to be healthy to meet our healthy eating policy and kept in a cool bag containing ice pack.
Over the Rainbow offers sibling discount to private paying families.
Government funded sessions are also available for 9mth to 4 years.
Parking to the front of the setting.
Over The Rainbow Day Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.972) out of 10, based on 53 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Over The Rainbow Day Nursery has 53 reviews.
Review from Jodie M (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2025
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Thank you so much for the ind comments means a great deal. We are pleased that you have found OTR to be welcoming
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Review from Megan C (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2025
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Reply from Lyndsay Aldridge, Nursery Director at Over The Rainbow Day Nursery
Thank you for your kind comments means so much x
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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2025
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Reply from Lyndsay Aldridge, Nursery Director at Over The Rainbow Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your lovely comments, it is so nice to hear and really helps other families to make choices when choosing a nursery for their little one x
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Review from Paige D (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025
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Reply from Lyndsay Aldridge, Nursery Director at Over The Rainbow Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely comment, we strive to have a home to nursery extended family that we grateful you are apart off.
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Review from Kim M (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025
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Reply from Lyndsay Aldridge, Nursery Director at Over The Rainbow Day Nursery
Thank You, this is lovely to hear. Thank you for choosing OTR and becoming a part of our extended family x
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Review from Megan W (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2024
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Reply from Lyndsay Aldridge, Nursery Director at Over The Rainbow Day Nursery
Thank you for the lovely review they mean so much and helps other families when making the difficult decision of leaving your most precious little one in our care x
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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2024
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Reply from Lyndsay Aldridge, Nursery Director at Over The Rainbow Day Nursery
Thank you for the taking the time to complete this review it means so much to us x
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Review from Gemma G (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2024
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Reply from Wendy Worden, Nursery Manager at Over The Rainbow Day Nursery
Thank You for the lovely review, and for taking the journey each day. It's nice to hear that we are meeting all the family's needs.
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Review from Mark L (Father of Child) published on 13 November 2024
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Reply from Wendy Worden, Nursery Manager at Over The Rainbow Day Nursery
Thank you, this is lovely to read and kind of you to say so.
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Review from Emma J (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2024
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Reply from Wendy Worden, Nursery Manager at Over The Rainbow Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your kind words. You are a big part of our family.
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Review from Katie C (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2024
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Reply from Wendy Worden, Nursery Manager at Over The Rainbow Day Nursery
This is so lovely to read, thank you for sharing.
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Review from H C (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2024
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Reply from Wendy Worden, Nursery Manager at Over The Rainbow Day Nursery
Really kind words, thank you for sharing means a lot, not just to ourselves as a team but to the many new families who have the daunting task of finding the right childcare provision.
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Review from Aga C (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2024
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Reply from Wendy Worden, Nursery Manager at Over The Rainbow Day Nursery
Thank you as ever for the kind words, means the world to us to know we are doing well.
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Review from Julia R (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2024
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Reply from Wendy Worden, Nursery Manager at Over The Rainbow Day Nursery
Thank you Julia for the feedback we will really miss you all, and hope everything goes well starting school.
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Review from Abi W (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2024
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Review from Jordan H (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Review from Moira L (Grandmother of Child) published on 26 February 2024
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What a lovely review, thank you for taking the time to write this.
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Review from Martin C (Father of Child) published on 13 February 2024
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Thank you for the review, this means a lot and helps others to find the right nursery. We are pleased that you are enjoying being part of our extended family.
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Review from Ashleigh Y (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2024
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Thank you for your review. It is lovely to hear about your experience of the nursery and glad that he has settled in so well.
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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2024
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Thanks very much, we really appreciate your feedback on the nursery.
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The Review Score of 10 (9.972) out of 10 for Over The Rainbow Day Nursery 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 53 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 53 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
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 4.972 for Over The Rainbow Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (619 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 635 Ratings = 4.972
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 Over The Rainbow Day Nursery is based on 53 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 48 number of registered child places is 9.6, which has been reached with 53 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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Job Title: Company Director
Joined: 2015
For the last 20 years, I have been the owner and Manager of a childcare setting in Nottingham. As part of this role, I have gained significant experience regarding the standards of care and education which are required within a nursery setting. As part of my own professional development, I have undertaken an Early Years Foundation Degree in Early Years Studies and am now a level 5 qualified person. My passion for childcare is one of the fundamental reasons that we decided to proceed with the new venture of becoming one of the new owners of Over the Rainbow Day Nursery in Ashton-in-Makerfield, which I am the nominated person for.
Job Title: Company Director
Joined: 2015
After becoming a mother I decided to embark on a new career in Early Years by becoming one of the new Owners and Directors at Over the Rainbow Day Nursery. This was very much the start of my journey and since then I have qualified as an Early Years Teacher so I am now a level 6 qualified person. Qualifying as an Early Years Teacher has proved invaluable to my understanding of early years care and education and to form my own pedagogical views.
Job Title: Nursery Manager
Joined: 2004
Wendy has worked in early years across the Wigan borough for over 24 years from a trainee through to management. Along the way, Wendy has gained a vast experience of the operations and the importance of good quality childcare.
Wendy has a level 6 BA Honors in Leadership and Management within her early years, her NNEB level 3 and qualifications in paediatric first aid, food hygiene and safeguarding.
Safeguarding is paramount and Wendy has been recognised by Wigan Council as an advocate for other settings to support and manage Safeguarding concerns with other early years settings. Wendy initially opened Over the Rainbow Nursery in 2004 ( Previously known as Imagine Day Nursery) and developed the ethos of the setting and its team.
Wendy is a full-time manager and designated safeguarding lead and values her interactions daily with children of all ages.
Wendy is a mother of two girls which has given Wendy the empathy that parents experience when leaving children in the care of others and the small things that are important to a parent.
Job Title: Deputy Manager & SENCO Lead
Joined: 2005
Vicky has worked at OTR formally Imagine Day Nursery.
She started her career as a college trainee at Imagine Day Nursery and continued full-time since qualifying.
During her time at OTR, Vicky has progressed from practitioner to deputy manager and has undergone numerous training around safeguarding, paediatric first aid, food hygiene and most recently SENCO award.
Vicky's passion is to work and support the team, parents and children with SEND. Vicky has vast experience in supporting and obtaining support through the council and other professionals for children and their families to enable them to access their early education.
Vicky has a wide range of experience from 0 - 5 years and has developed good relations with outside professionals and local schools in ensuring children transition into school at the age of 4.
Vicky has ELKLAN, ECAT and more recently WellComm training to support children's communication and language development.
Job Title: Early Years Lead 3-5
Joined: 2009
Danielle has gained her level 2 and 3 qualifications in her early years along with her paediatric first aid, food hygiene and safeguarding. Danielle has been part of the team at the nursery for 14 years and has worked from a trainee up to a senior supervisor. She currently is our early years lead overseeing the education and routines of our preschool children.
Danielle brings many experiences to the team and community and enjoys interacting with our local care home with the children giving them aspects of British values and cultural capital this ensures children have gained vast life experiences. Within the nursery environment, she encourages and involves parents in their child's nursery journey and ensures quality learning and education in the preschool environment.
Danielle has most recently become the deputy SENCO of the setting and also has a vast array of training such as keys to communication, ELKLAN and WellComm.
Job Title: Senior Practitioner
Joined: 2009
Amy is level 3 qualified in her early years along with her paediatric first aid, food hygiene and safeguarding. She has been part of the team at the nursery for 14 years and has worked from a trainee up to a senior supervisor and is currently our baby-room leader.
Amy has recently completed working with babies and safer sleeping training.
Job Title: Nursery Nurse
Joined: 2019
Beth is level 3 qualified and alongside this has completed paediatric first aid and safeguarding training.
Job Title: Nursery Nurse
Joined: 2009
Karen is level 3 qualified and in addition to this is has her paediatric first aid, food hygiene and safeguarding.
Karen has also completed working with babies training, safer sleeping and most recently WellComm to support the children in their communication and language.
Job Title: Nursery nurse
Joined: 2020
Tanya is level 3 qualified.
Job Title: Nursery Nurse
Joined: 2022
Gemma is level 3 qualified and alongside this is Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding Training.
Job Title: Nursery Nurse
Joined: 2021
Kay is level 3 qualified and alongside this has completed Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding Training.
Job Title: Nursery Nurse
Joined: 2018
Chloe holds a level 3 qualification in childcare and development and has also completed her level 2,3 and 4 SEND Diploma.
She has two children of her own alongside many years of experience working in nurseries and schools.
Chloe in addition to this has paediatric first aid and safeguarding training.
Job Title: Nursery Nurse
Joined: 2021
Brittany is level 5 qualified and has also gained her Paediatric First and Safeguarding Training.
Job Title: Nursery Nurse
Joined: 2021
Caitlin is level 3 qualified and alongside this has completed paediatric first aid and safeguarding training.
Job Title: Nursery Practitioner
Joined: 2025
Abbie is our newest team member, has over 3 years experience working in a private day nursery in both the Wigan and Bolton Borough, Abbie has worked across the different age ranges, and will be based in our pre school room at OTR. Abbie has enjoyed a short break from her childcare in 2024, taking a few month off from to travel around southeast Asia. Abbie has brought some fantastic new ideas and is very creative loves messy play and creating art.
Job Title: Nursery Practitioner
Joined: 2024
Molly joined our setting in October 2024 working part time, 3 days a week. Molly is Level 3 qualified and has many years experience working in Early Years settings. Molly has completed specialist training for babies, safer sleeping and First aid and safeguarding. Molly loves to be creative and brings many fun activities to share with the children.
Job Title: Nursery Practitioner
Joined: 2006
Natalie has been a valuable team member at OTR for over 19 years, Natalie has completed her Level 4 childcare qualifications, First aid, safeguarding, positive behaviour, and exemplary practice for 2-3 year olds. Natalie has also completed food hygiene training and has trained in Special Educational Needs.
Job Title: Trainee apprentice Level 2
Joined: 2024
Chantelle joined our team after completing some voluntary work at the setting back in 2023. Chantelle is currently working towards her level 2 NVQ at the setting. Chantelle receives 1-1 training from Wigan & Leigh college once a month and completes supported on the job learning from our experienced nursery practitioners.
Chantelle currently works in our baby room supporting staff and gaining new experiences on the job.
Chantelle has completed her first aid & safeguarding training. Along with exemplary practice working with babies training, Children's development in the eyfs.
Job Title: Nursery Practitioner
Joined: 2025
Keisha joined our setting earlier this year having been on MAT leave from her previous job. Keisha and her son aged 1 year 8 months joined our team and has settled in well at the setting. Keisha has gained her level 3 in Early years and worked in the sector for over eight years. Keisha has level 3 in Early years, has completed first aid and safeguarding training.
Job Title: Nursery Practitioner
Joined: 2025
Jodie qualified in 2013 and completed her placement with us at OTR. Jodie then went on to work full time as a 1-1 support for a child with SEND in a local primary school. Jodie later went on to work around the world in various locations as a private nanny.
Having returned home Jodie has just finished her MAT leave and has returned to OTR to join our growing team. Jodie is mum to a beautiful baby girl of 9 months, who will also be joining us at OTR this September.
Job Title: Nursery Chef
Joined: 2023
Joshua is new to our Over the Rainbow team but has lots of experience in catering holds a level 2 in food hygiene and has also completed allergen training.
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