Rainbow Day Nursery
Inspiring Daycare for Enquiring Minds
Rainbow Day Nursery is open from 8am - 6pm and our day is split into the following sessions:

• Full day 8am - 6pm

• Morning 9am - 1pm

• Afternoon 1pm - 5pm

Breakfast, for full day children, is served between 8am and 8.30am, lunch is provided at midday and tea at 4pm. Milk and healthy snacks are served mid-morning and mid-afternoon.

We offer a pick up service from all the local county nurseries within Alnwick town.

Fully qualified NNEB/NVQ3 nursery managers and nursery nurses with other experienced nursery assistants working towards a childcare qualification. All our staff hold a current first aid certificate and have child protection training. We run a programme of regular staff training to update their skills and knowledge.

We are registered for 60 children, 40 of those can be aged 0-3 yrs.

We operate the Castle Club in different premises as an out of school/holiday club for children aged 3-11 years and is open 3-6pm termtime and 8-6pm during school holidays. For details contact 07968793578..

If you have any questions about the nursery or any of the services that we offer, please click here to contact us.


Our aims and objectives are:-

To work closely with colleagues and parents in order to provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment. To plan and carry out a varied program of activities, ensuring the well-being and safety of the child at all times so that he/she may progress in all areas of development.


  • Babies and young children must bring bottles/baby food in with them until they can eat a liquidised version of the meal provided.
  • If your child/baby is using nappies and wipes, please provide the appropriate size/type.
  • Staff must be informed if someone else is to collect the child other than the parent/guardian.
  • We discourage the bringing of sweets of toys into the nursery, although we do understand that a comfort toy is often required during settling in.
  • You are welcome anytime to spend time at the nursery to settle your child, if necessary.
  • Any special medical requirements/information must be made known to us.

If you have any questions about Rainbow Day Nursery please don't hesitate to contact us.



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