Little Rainbows
Welcome To Little Rainbows.
About Us
About
Welcome to Little Rainbows, home to five nurturing Essex-based settings in Fyfield, Ongar, Loughton, Handsworth, and Coopersale – Epping, alongside Wraparound Care at Ongar & Handsworth.
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We offer flexible early years childcare for children aged 18 months to 5 years (depending on the setting), creating safe, inspiring environments where children can learn, grow, and develop at their own pace.
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Across all settings, our experienced and passionate practitioners provide high-quality care, supporting each child’s all-round development. We are also fully trained to support children with additional needs and safeguarding requirements.
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All settings follow the EYFS framework and are Ofsted registered, with a strong focus on learning through play. High adult-to-child ratios and a dedicated key person system ensure every child feels safe, supported, and valued, with settling-in sessions available for a smooth transition.
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Children benefit from rich indoor and outdoor environments, including sensory play, role play, water and sand activities, and wildlife exploration, alongside cooking, crafts, sports, yoga, local outings, and seasonal celebrations.
Our Pre-Schools
Fyfield
Our original founding preschool for children aged 2–5, based at Fyfield Scout Hut, offering a warm, nurturing village setting.
Ongar
A welcoming preschool for children aged 2–5 at St James Hall, where little ones learn, play and grow. Also offering Breakfast & Afterschool Club.
Loughton
A nurturing preschool for children aged 2–5 at Kingsley Hall, helping little ones learn, explore and grow in confidence.
Handsworth
A term-time preschool for children aged 2–4 at Handsworth Primary School, with Breakfast & Afterschool Club.
Coopersale
A welcoming preschool at Coopersale Institute Hall for children aged 18 months–5 years, supporting learning and development through play.
Highams Park
Opening April 2027 at Highams Park Baptist Church, offering a nurturing preschool environment for children aged 2–5.
Our Mission
We believe children thrive in environments that celebrate their individuality while providing the support and opportunities they need to grow emotionally, socially, and creatively.
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By building on each child’s strengths, interests, and natural curiosity, we encourage them to explore the world around them, develop new skills, and form meaningful relationships.
Our approach is centred around nurturing confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning through play.
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We are committed to providing safe, caring, and inspiring environments where every child feels valued, supported, and able to flourish at their own pace.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create safe, nurturing, and inspiring early years environments where children are happy, secure, and fully supported to reach their potential.
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We aim to ensure that every child’s individual needs are met, including those with special educational needs and additional requirements, so they feel understood, included, and cared for at every stage of their development.
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We want children to experience joyful, creative learning while building strong foundations that prepare them for school and beyond.
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Just as importantly, we believe in building close, trusted relationships with parents. We keep families closely connected to their child’s progress, ensuring they feel informed, reassured, and confident that their child is in a safe, loving, and supportive setting.
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At Rainbow Preschools, our vision is simple: happy children, confident learners, and peace of mind for every parent.
Our Team.
Our team is made up of highly qualified professionals across all areas from our dedicated practitioners and preschool managers to our SEND, operations, and admin teams, we work together as one team to create safe, well-run environments where every child’s needs are understood and supported.
Lisa Carey
Operations Manager
Lily Davis
Office Manager
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Nicola Daly
SEND Manager
Tanya Kussan
Loughton Manager
Nicola Law
Ongar Manager
Perrin Ulla
Coopersale Manager
Sarah Dewberry
Handsworth Manager