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Rainbow Pre-School & Extended Services

Biggleswade, SG18 0LY
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Top things to know

Teaching style
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
Operating terms
All year round
Funded childcare
15 hours, 30 hours
Age range
2 - 3 Years, 3 - 5 Years
Extended hours
Yes
Opening hours
09:00 - 15:15
Max capacity
50 children
Availability
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Nursery overview

About Rainbow Pre-School & Extended Services

You'll find Rainbow Pre-School on Brunts Lane in Biggleswade (SG18 0LY). It was upgraded from Good to Outstanding at its latest Ofsted inspection.

It's for children aged 2 to 5, with 50 places, and runs all year, 9am to 3:15pm, with extended hours. Children have outdoor space, and SEND support is available. 15 and 30 funded hours are accepted. Places at popular Biggleswade nurseries can fill early, so it's worth asking about waiting lists.

Facilities & services

Outdoor space SEN support

Fees breakdown

  • Area average from£70/day*
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Ofsted rating

Inspection summary: Outstanding

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Overall
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Previous inspection
Good
Location

Biggleswade, SG18 0LY

Nursery Building, St Andrews School, Brunts Lane, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0LY

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the nursery located?+

Rainbow Pre-School & Extended Services is located at Nursery Building, St Andrews School, Brunts Lane, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0LY.

What ages does the nursery accept?+

Rainbow Pre-School & Extended Services accepts children in the following age groups: 2 - 3 years and 3 - 5 years.

Does the nursery accept funded hours?+

Rainbow Pre-School & Extended Services accepts funded childcare, including 15 hours and 30 hours. Availability for funded places can change, so it is worth checking before you apply.

What are the opening hours?+

Rainbow Pre-School & Extended Services is usually open from 09:00 to 15:15. Hours can vary by room, term pattern or bank holidays, so confirm the latest times with the nursery.

Are meals included?+

Please contact Rainbow Pre-School & Extended Services directly to confirm whether meals are included in the nursery fees.

Are nappies and wipes included?+

Please contact Rainbow Pre-School & Extended Services directly to confirm whether nappies and wipes are included or need to be supplied by parents.

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What will Rainbow Pre-School & Extended Services cost me?

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1When was your child born?

Age: 2 yearsFree hours are available.

2Are you working?

Each working parent needs to earn at least £2,643.68 over 3 months, and under £100,000 a year.

3How much time at nursery?
Days a week
5
Hours a day
10
4What does the nursery charge?

About £70 a day for 10 hours. Rainbow Pre-School & Extended Services hasn't listed a price yet, so this is the area average

You'd pay about
£852a month
£10,220 a year after your free hours
Nursery fees
£1,517
Free hours (30 a week)
−£665
You pay
£852

Doesn't include meals, nappies or trips. Most nurseries charge for these separately.

You could get 30 free hours a week.

They end when your child starts reception, around September 2029.

Why isn't it lower in the holidays?

38 weeks free hours: £140/wk 14 weeks full fee: £350/wk

Free hours cover 38 term-time weeks. Many nurseries can spread them across the year instead. Ask yours.

Only going term time? Your cost will be lower. Ask your nursery for their term dates.
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