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Rainbow Nursery, Kentish Town
where children play each day, and are given the opportunity to explore and grow
Rainbow Kentish Town
Day Nursery & Preschool
St. Benet’s Church Hall
Lupton Street
London, NW5 2HY
Opening Times:
Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 18:00
To book a tour our Customer Care Team are available during Christmas! Christmas Opening Times
Drop-Off Directions & Parking
Rainbow Nursery is situated on Lupton Street in the Kentish Town area, which lies to the north of central London.
There are fantastic commuter links to central London and nearby neighborhoods.
Bus Routes: Several bus routes service Kentish Town Road and Prince of Wales Road, including connections from central London.
Nearest Train Station: Kentish Town Station (Northern Line), approximately 0.5 miles away, provides rail connections to central London and other parts of the city. Gospel Oak Station (Overground), about 0.6 miles away, offers additional rail links.
Parking: On-street parking is available in the vicinity for easy drop off/pick up.
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Rainbow Nursery
Rainbow Nursery is a slice of the country within the city, Based in Kentish Town, on the border between Camden and Islington. We are a small children’s nursery offering care and education to children 2 to 5 year olds. The nursery is housed in a quaint spacious and bright church hall with a picturesque garden. With one larger garden which provides many hidden gems such as our enclosed mud kitchen, firepit area wooden house at the top of the climbing frame the children experience a vast amount of physical activities and interaction with natural elements. We additionally have a smaller garden with our very own pond and growing patches perfect for being up close and personal to the cycle of growth.
Indoors the setting provides a vast amount of activities which exposes children to all areas of the development matter whilst encouraging children to be continuously curious, hands on and investigate continuously.
Come along to our home from home environment and see why our small minds are oh so big.
Nursery Facilities
CCTV
We have CCTV installed within the nursery to ensure the safety and security of all our children and staff.
Meals & Snacks
We provide healthy meals and snacks as well as fresh water and milk. Our menus are seasonal and are certified by a children’s dietician ensuring the right balance of ingredients for the children. All dietary requirements are catered for by our professional chefs.
Outdoor Garden
Our outdoor space offers an environment to explore and develop and provides a place where imagination comes to life.
Extra Curricular Activities
We provide fun and interactive extra-curricular activities that the children will enjoy and love, this can include Bilingual Beats, which is our ‘Spanish through music’ lesson, French with The Little Language Academy, Playball Sports and more.
Fees & Availability
Nursery fees are dependent on the age of your child and your specific childcare requirements. Funding options are available, including the government’s 15 and 30 hours funded childcare, and we also accept the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme and childcare vouchers.
To request pricing and availability, please call us or complete the request a call back form below.
How we learn at Little Garden Day Nurseries
Babies
- Our baby room offers under 2s the perfect place to begin their nursery journey
- We offer as many settling in sessions as you and your child need to feel safe and happy in a new environment. This is the start of us building a long-standing relationship with your family, ensuring secure bonds between child and nursery team
- We offer a stimulating environment and a variety of resources for our babies to explore develop and discover through play
- We promote sensory play from a very young age, helping children to make sense of the world by connecting what they see, hear, smell, touch, and feel
- In our reading corner the children have access to a library of books and stories, music, and rhymes introducing early literacy and communication skills
- We promote movement and balance and focus on early wellbeing awareness and relaxation exercises
Toddlers
- Our toddler room is where our toddlers can thrive as they become more independent and curious
- We feel it is important to offer a range of natural resources and provide plenty of messy play opportunities to encourage learning through creative play
- In our library area we have a selection of age-appropriate reading resources to encourage communication and develop language and literacy skills
- We encourage independence and free thinking by allowing the children to choose and lead activities carefully guided by our practitioners
- We promote physical creativity through music and movement which is key in helping to develop children’s fine motor skills
- We continue to promote early wellbeing awareness and relaxation techniques to help our children understand their thoughts and feelings
- Being part of the local community is important and we regularly take part in local events and support local charities
Preschool
- Our preschool room supports ‘school readiness’ through a wide range of quality resources and equipment that promote all areas of the EYFS including maths and literacy
- We embed maths and literacy into everyday routines providing opportunities for letter and number recognition
- We give encouragement and praise to our children inspiring them to investigate and be curious of the world around them
- We promote an inclusive environment where we take part in a variety of cultural and international celebrations
- We work on whole body movements to develop large motor skills, co-ordination, balance, and strength
- We provide a dedicated space for children to learn in small groups allowing focus and concentration as our practitioners deliver activities preparing children for their next step into school
Outdoor Space
- In our garden children can wander, climb, splash, and run in our educationally designed outdoor learning area.
- Our children have access into the garden which is essential for healthy development and wellbeing and our outdoor equipment encourages physical development and challenges
- Our outdoor space allows children to understand and take risks which helps to build their confidence, independence, and eagerness to learn
- Our children are introduced to important life skills and encouraged to try new things through play and exploration, through activities such as role play, water play and investigative play
- We promote a ‘grow your own’ initiative providing spaces in our garden for children to plant their own vegetables, herbs, plants, and flowers
- We use natural materials such as sand and mud to promote discovery and imaginative play
Our Team
Shandrika Bushell
Joined: 2024
Hi my name is Shandrika, having been in childcare since 2001 with many years management experience I could honestly say I feel at home at Rainbow Nursery. The development of the individual child, whilst encouraging awareness of self, others in the world and daily connection to nature. Every day offers a wide range of experiential learning where the mind can ask continual questions and expands
Our Team
Our nursery has a lovely family feel which makes it a wonderful place for your child to grow, learn and play. We have a passionate team, who aim to create something special and different, ensuring all children are nurtured, cared for, and inspired with their individual needs in mind.
We have a dedicated senior team who support the nursery management in striving for delivering excellence by enriching home from home environments with an expertly trained team.
All staff complete comprehensive training, further developing their knowledge and understanding of children’s development, covering all key aspects in keeping children safe.
We can provide advice and support for all our families on a vast range of topics by pulling together our combined experience.
Food & Nutrition
Our delicious, healthy and nutritious food is sourced from trusted suppliers and prepared and cooked by our onsite chef. All dietary and religious needs are met.
Our experienced team would love to meet you and your little one, so book a visit today and we will show you everything our nursery has to offer during your own personal tour at a time to suit you.
Join us at our next Open Day
Saturday 25th January 2025, 9am-1pm
Call Back Request
If you would like us to give you a call back at a time which is more convenient for you, please fill in the form below.