Over The Rainbow Day Nursery

40 Violet Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN4 9EE
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Over the Rainbow Day Nursery offers a friendly and stimulating environment where your child will be able to grow and learn. The friendly team of staff are dedicated to providing the best care for your child and can offer a wealth of experience and knowledge. The nursery setting has an open door policy for anyone wanting to pay a visit and the team would encourage anyone wanting to send their child to the nursery to come along at any time. They pride themselves in offering a wide range of extra optional activities which are held both on and off site, such as dancing lessons, swimming lessons (with a swim instructor) and gymnastics lessons. The team are devoted to ensuring your child has the best possible learning journey and experience during their time at Over the Rainbow Day Nursery.

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Care Provided by Over The Rainbow Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Over The Rainbow Nurseries Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Wendy Worden (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 18
  • Total Places for Children
  • 48
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Over The Rainbow Day Nursery

  • £56.50 per day, £32.00 per half day, £258.50 full time.
    Funded sessions available to all children term time with private sessions non term.


    Funded days meal rates Full day £7.50, breakfast and dinner £4.50, Tea £3.00.
    Children may have pack lunches however, these are to be healthy to meet our healthy eating policy.

  • Over the Rainbow offers sibling discount to private paying families.
    Government funded sessions are also available for 2,3 & 4 year old children.
  • Parking

  • Parking to the front of the setting.


Over The Rainbow Day Nursery Reviews (50)

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Over The Rainbow Day Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.972) out of 10, based on 50 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Over The Rainbow Day Nursery has 50 reviews.

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Review from Victoria P (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started Over The Rainbow Day Nursery at 12 months old and settled really well, all the staff are extremely attentive to his needs and know all of their children within the setting very well.
My son was a little delayed in some areas and with early intervention from nursery, he seems to be progressing
well.
All the staff I have come into contact with, are very caring and have each child’s best interests at heart.
The nursery has a smaller homely feel, which suits my son very well.
There is always a range of activities planned that all children can participate in. My child thrives better in smaller groups and this is catered for.
The garden areas are safe and very interactive for the children, my son loves this. The food choices are nutritious and varied and if my child has ever refused what was offered, an alternative has been given. I can’t recommend this nursery enough.

Reply from Wendy Worden, Nursery Manager at Over The Rainbow Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review it is much appreciated.


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Review from Ben C (Father of Child) published on 5 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, our child absolutely loves her days in and has come on so much which is a credit to the team at Over The Rainbow Day Nursery.
Always available to provide regular updates throughout the day and the care they give our child is so endearing.
Going the extra mile and bringing in princesses
such as Moana and Belle gives our little one memories to talk about for weeks.
Highly recommend.

Reply from Wendy Worden, Nursery Manager at Over The Rainbow Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review, it is very much appreciated.


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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really lovely childcare setting. Staff are friendly and show genuine interest in well-being of children.
There are great activities for the children to get involved in, both as part of the care but also some additional paid-for activities.
Good communication with parents about what’s happening at
the nursery. They also provide helpful resources for activities to do at home with children, as well as information surrounding parenting and child development.

Reply from Wendy Worden, Nursery Manager at Over The Rainbow Day Nursery

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Review from E J (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Over The Rainbow have the most amazing friendly staff. Our little boy is now in pre-school and had attended since being a baby. Our daughter is also due to start in September and we wouldn’t send her anywhere else.
The staff always keep us updated and always have our children’s best interest at heart.
The management are also fantastic and we always get a response to any query straight away. The activities which are available are great, our little boy goes to gymnastics and they regularly put on extra fun days or sessions like summer fairs, dressing up days, character visits etc.
Would definitely recommend Over The Rainbow to anyone who wanted a friendly down to earth nursery for their children.

Reply from Wendy Worden, Nursery Manager at Over The Rainbow Day Nursery

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Review from Chris T (Father of Child) published on 29 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child started with Over the Rainbow in January 2023, although initially she was hesitant to start it's now turned into her favourite days of the week. The staff at the facility get to know the children on a personal level and will go out of their way to help the children learn either by activities
inside or outside of the premises. Communication from the staff and managers is brilliant, they keep me informed with my child's developments and what is occurring at the nursery, this ranges from days out to special events inside. Overall an outstanding facility

Reply from Wendy Worden, Nursery Manager at Over The Rainbow Day Nursery

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Review from Danny C (Father of Child) published on 29 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely nursery that has the best staff. Our princess is well looked after and there are lots of exciting activities that take place.
Highly recommend, one of the best (if not the best) in the area.

Reply from Wendy Worden, Nursery Manager at Over The Rainbow Day Nursery

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Review from T O (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two children who currently attend the nursery. We started our journey in 2020, and even though we were in the pandemic, the staff at the nursery were amazing. Communication was excellent, and the handover with children was also great. The children get to experience lots of different things at
the nursery, such as trips, swimming, gymnastics and walks out around the town, and all year round, they put different days on for the children to experience different activities. All of the staff have been incredible, the transitions throughout the nursery into the different rooms have been incredible and been done when they have suited my children. They go above and beyond to ensure all needs to the children are met, and my children love going to nursery. Nothing has ever been too much, and even the office staff are really friendly and helpful. I couldn't recommend this nursery anymore. We will be really sad to leave.

Reply from Wendy Worden, Nursery Manager at Over The Rainbow Day Nursery

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Review from Michelle B (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery. My child has been attending for nearly a year now, and I feel like the staff all know him well, even though he only attends one day a week. He loves going there. When he first started, and he didn't settle initially, they supported us both through this, as for me, it was very difficult
leaving him. The communication is great via the app, and I love that we get lots of pictures throughout the day. The staff are all so lovely, and even though im forever mithering them with questions, they will give me time and answer them.

Reply from Wendy Worden, Nursery Manager at Over The Rainbow Day Nursery

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Review from Georgia B (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely amazing nursery.
My daughter attends every day and has an amazing time.
The staff are lovely and friendly, with lots of activities and stuff going on.
The app is great; you get to see everything your child’s up to.
I’ve had no issues in the 12 months she’s attended.

Reply from Wendy Worden, Nursery Manager at Over The Rainbow Day Nursery

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Review from Felicity H (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Over The Rainbow is a caring and loving environment for children. They put the effort into every child's needs, and you feel supported because of the extra steps they always take to go above and beyond. I currently have a four and a 2-year-old at the nursery, with the 2-year-old having selective mutism.
The steps they have taken to help my 2-year-old overcome his anxieties are fantastic, and I can honestly say I don't know what I would do without them. The staff are what makes this place special.

Reply from Wendy Worden, Nursery Manager at Over The Rainbow Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write this review; it means so much. We have loved caring for the boys and supporting the youngest, who has come on so much since moving to the preschool.


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.972)

Overview of Review Score

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 50 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 50 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 4.972 for Over The Rainbow Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (584 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 599 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 50 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 50 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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Meet the Team (19)

Syliva

Syliva Dobson

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.


Lyndsay

Lyndsay Aldridge

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.


Wendy

Wendy Worden

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.


Victoria

Victoria Redman

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.


Danielle

Danielle Winstanley

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.


Natalie

Natalie Littler

Job Title: Senior Practitioner

Joined: 2009

Natalie is level 4 qualified in early years along with her paediatric first aid, food hygiene and safeguarding. Natalie has been part of the team at the nursery for 16 years and has worked her way up to a senior supervisor and is currently our toddler room lead.


Natalie has lots of experience working with children with Special educational needs and over the years has used her knowledge and strategies to support children in helping them to make good progress throughout their early years.


Natalie has taken part in Keys to Communication, Toddler Talk and Wellcome


Amy

Amy Jones

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.


Karen

Karen Russell

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.


Amelia

Amelia Wrigley

Job Title: Nursery Nurse

Joined: 2021

Amelia started at the nursery as a trainee and has now gained her level 3 qualification.


She also has her paediatric first aid, safeguarding, working with babies training and safer sleeping.


Chloe

Chloe Clare

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.


Paige

Paige Brown

Job Title: Nursery Nurse

Joined: 2023

Paige is level 3 qualified and alongside this has her paediatric first aid and safeguarding training.


Beth

Beth Moss

Job Title: Nursery Nurse

Joined: 2019

Beth is level 3 qualified and alongside this has completed paediatric first aid and safeguarding training.


Tanya

Tanya Ellison

Job Title: Nursery nurse

Joined: 2020

Tanya is level 3 qualified.


Gemma

Gemma Harrison

Job Title: Nursery Nurse

Joined: 2022

Gemma is level 3 qualified and alongside this is Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding Training.


Brittany

Brittany Clark

Job Title: Nursery Nurse

Joined: 2021

Brittany is level 5 qualified and has also gained her Paediatric First and Safeguarding Training.


Caitlin

Caitlin Sankey

Job Title: Nursery Nurse

Joined: 2021

Caitlin is level 3 qualified and alongside this has completed paediatric first aid and safeguarding training.


Lily

Lily Grundy

Job Title: Trainee

Joined: 2023

Lily is currently working towards her level 2 qualification.


Joshua

Joshua Sale

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.


Katalyn

Katalyn Lawton

Job Title: Nursery Nurse

Joined: 2021

Kay is level 3 qualified and alongside this has completed Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding Training.


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