https://www.therainbownursery.org/home daily 1.0 2025-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba9293b755be2569ff9ea75/1663970474157-H9YXNMJOZNISPAGR2RD8/rainbow+hall.jpg Home Welcome to The Rainbow, we are a privately owned Nursery which was established in September 1993. Our nursery is located in the village of Burghfield Common on the outskirts of Reading. We are a team of passionate individuals who strive to treat every child as unique; believing children should be encouraged to become independent, learning how to choose their own activities and co-operate with others. Caring for children from 2 years to 5 years. https://www.therainbownursery.org/nursery-life daily 0.75 2026-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba9293b755be2569ff9ea75/b0f9a637-e559-4f4b-a52b-9840540b4ef3/allotment.jpg Nursery Life - Gardening at the Allotments https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba9293b755be2569ff9ea75/64717961-fd9a-40c2-87f7-c695ef0c3014/park.jpg Nursery Life - Park Visits e. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba9293b755be2569ff9ea75/1666742132806-LRE3EBP2L0A7OUTC6UVH/m_o_3003_bqfe9kw35mmnpd36f9p07xh5kewyrwpa.jpg Nursery Life - Walks to the Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba9293b755be2569ff9ea75/0c86b49f-1b79-4b80-b2f7-b3bc4c704330/forest+school+2.jpg Nursery Life - Forest school https://www.therainbownursery.org/contact-us daily 0.75 2025-12-07 https://www.therainbownursery.org/funding-1 daily 0.75 2024-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba9293b755be2569ff9ea75/1664740288570-WD0JGCFJ0VR0NPRCWOC1/newsletter+photo+3.jpg Learning https://www.therainbownursery.org/groups daily 0.75 2018-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba9293b755be2569ff9ea75/1537904060336-DA10788DK3AP6UCQD074/Asset+3.png Groups - Sunshines During the early stages of nursery life, Sunshines are initially learning how to separate from carers and settle in to nursery. Relationships are built between carers and key workers to support a child’s growth and development. We concentrate on developing self-care, whilst encouraging communication and language skills, through playing and exploring in a nurturing environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba9293b755be2569ff9ea75/1537903910048-G65QZCPKSAW3UQJ1YCWF/Asset+2.png Groups - Raindrops Raindrops focus on all the seven areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We provide a wide range of activities and experiences within these areas to make learning fun and informative. In their third and final term, Raindrops begin to prepare for school; teachers visit from primary schools and children attend taster days at their chosen schools. https://www.therainbownursery.org/reviews daily 0.75 2023-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba9293b755be2569ff9ea75/1537818647198-SLMDCJH1INES3LXYPYNG/Ofsted-Good.JPG Ofsted https://www.therainbownursery.org/about-us daily 0.75 2026-07-15 https://www.therainbownursery.org/our-team daily 0.75 2026-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba9293b755be2569ff9ea75/1666738889128-YCCD6LW7WZX7OZT185DU/Eliza.jpg Our Team - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba9293b755be2569ff9ea75/da984de2-ebf0-44a1-9fd8-d1bc7c36c345/Lisa.jpg Our Team - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba9293b755be2569ff9ea75/b9bf4483-86d6-44f6-b5c7-707bc53d2536/hannah.jpg Our Team - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba9293b755be2569ff9ea75/caa36562-edbe-48f9-965d-54e38b1d7c11/Lara.jpg Our Team - Lara (Nursery Apprentice) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba9293b755be2569ff9ea75/1666740620514-8LJKABNICUMKYBYYDV6Y/Suzanne.png Our Team - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba9293b755be2569ff9ea75/593976ee-c4b2-4d78-b642-d02754c29571/Lucy.png Our Team - Lucy (Forest School Lead) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba9293b755be2569ff9ea75/272f8b05-dcdd-4dff-bdd4-739cf60059e5/Katherin.jpg Our Team - 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. 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