Meet the Rainbow Team
At The Rainbow Nursery, our friendly, trained team provides warm, professional care while encouraging curiosity, laughter, and growth. Every day we create a bright, playful atmosphere where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to explore. From singing and messy play to stories and nature walks, our staff tailor activities to each child’s interests and stage, supporting social skills, confidence, and early learning.
Eliza
(Manager, Owner and Safeguarding lead)
Eliza has NVQ Level 3 childcare and education. Before taking over at Rainbows she worked in a variety of childcare setting (Nurseries, Nanny, Schools, Primary schools, Special needs schools).
Eliza enjoyed working at Prior’s court residential school supporting children and young adults with Autism aged 5 - 25 years for 5 years. During this time she studied and received her level 3 health and social care (adults).
Eliza enjoys spending time with her family, listening to music, being outside and reading. Eliza lives with her husband Sam (joint owner), their three children, their dog (Belle), 3 cats, Tilly the tortoise and a pond full of fish.
Lisa
(Co-Manager, SENco, and Safeguarding lead)
Lisa managed a nursery before joining Rainbows. Lisa has 2 children of her own and is very dedicated to supporting and helping children thrive.
Lisa enjoys spending time with her family and socialising. Lisa has 2 ragdoll cats and 3 goldfish who are 16 years old!
She lives in the Burghfield area.
Hannah
(Deputy Manager)
Hannah joined Rainbow in 2023 after taking time out to raise her two children.
Hannah has her level 3 in childcare and education, and previously worked in different nursery settings.
Hannah has two girls, she enjoys setting up messy play and different activities at home for them and going on day trips with her family. Hannah is very passionate about her work and enjoys supporting children learn and develop new skills through play.
Lara
(Nursery Apprentice)
Suzanne
(Nursery practitioner)
Suzanne moved to Reading to teach at the Children’s House Montessori School with 2-3 year olds and was also a Child Minder after school hours. Suzanne has a Level 4 Montessori foundation teacher diploma.
She joined Rainbow in 1994 and particularly enjoys welcoming the new children and helping them to settle in.
Lucy (Forest School Lead)
Katherine (Planning & Administration & Bank Staff)
After leaving school Katherine volunteered at The Rainbow alongside her part time job as a swimming instructor. She gained her BA (hons) in Early Childhood Studies through The University of Surrey in 2012. She then continued her studies at Reading University to gain her Early Years Teacher Status in 2014. Whilst studying she worked part time at The Rainbow gaining valuable practical skills and knowledge.
She has experience as a Room Leader and Deputy Manager before becoming Nursery Manager. This experience gave her the opportunity to learn a lot more about the management of an Early Years setting before re-joining Rainbow in 2021.
After having two children, Katherine is currently assisting with important tasks behind the scenes, working closely with staff and parents