Rainbow Pre-School
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
A pre-school in Goole for children from birth to 8+, open 09:00 to 15:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in February 2023. Open since 1992, with 32 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in East Riding of Yorkshire
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in East Riding of Yorkshire from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
DN14 5QTWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
- 24 June 2022 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 9 February 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are at the centre of everything the pre-school does. Staff get to know children and their families exceptionally well, which starts with an effective settlingin process, and develops with regular communication through electronic messaging and open evenings. Staff understand the unique qualities of every child and meaningfully celebrate their differences, such as how children of different nationalities celebrate Christmas. Children from all backgrounds are supported through specific interventions. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive exceptional levels of care and support. Children form strong attachments with staff and clearly enjoy spending quality time with them. As a result, children's behaviour and attitudes towards their learning are very good.
The pre-school has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and is at the heart of the community. It has exceptional links to outside agencies, such as local schools and specialist organisations. Staff use this input and their deep understanding of children to tailor the curriculum to children who are currently attending. Staff enrich children's learning through authentic conversations and experiences which expand their horizons, such as travelling on public transport. Children revisit concepts and themes, and regularly and reflect on their learning. For example, they look at scrapbooks, which document their experiences. Children's voices are heard and reflected in the curriculum. For example, staff provide opportunities for children to look at pets and animals, based on input from children. This helps children to make rapid progress across all areas of development and be well prepared for their next stage of life.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- plan all group times more effectively to ensure that all children are engaged and focused on their learning.
- 9 February 2023Good
- 8 May 2017Good
- 12 May 2015Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Rainbow Pre-School
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Pre-schools within a couple of miles
This one is first. Tick it and one or two others to see them side by side.