Rainbow Playroom (3+ years)

At Cairellot Nursery, our Rainbow Playroom is thoughtfully designed for children aged 3 years to school age, providing an inspiring and enriching environment that nurtures confidence, independence, and a love for learning.  Our experienced team create play spaces that are homely and inviting where children can engage in open ended play. We facilitate and scaffold on learning through child led play experiences that encourage and develop essential skills for future life and learning.

Our practice is informed by Realising the Ambition: Being Me, Scotland’s national practice guidance, which emphasises child-led learning, high-quality interactions, and the importance of play in early development. We believe in supporting each child’s unique journey, encouraging curiosity, resilience, and creativity through meaningful experiences.
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We also align with the Quality Improvement Framework for the Early Learning and Childcare Sectors, ensuring that our learning environment and teaching approaches reflect the highest standards of early years education.
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Key Areas of Focus

  • Child-Led Learning & Play-Based Experiences:
    We recognise children as competent, capable learners who thrive through active exploration and hands-on experiences. Our curriculum is play-based and responsive, allowing children to follow their interests and engage in open-ended, imaginative learning.
  • High-Quality Interactions & Emotional Well-being:
    Our team fosters warm, supportive relationships, helping children develop self-confidence, emotional resilience, and social skills. Practitioners use responsive and intentional interactions to guide and extend children’s thinking, encouraging problem-solving and teamwork.
  • Enabling Environments for Exploration & Creativity:
    Our learning spaces are rich, stimulating, and designed to inspire. We offer open-ended resources, outdoor learning opportunities, and real-life experiences that encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and independence.
  • Nourishing Meals from Our Own Chef:
    We believe that healthy, nutritious food is essential for children’s well-being and development. Our children receive freshly prepared meals each day, cooked by our in-house chef using high-quality ingredients. We source meat from our trusted local butcher, ensuring that children enjoy wholesome, balanced meals that fuel their energy for learning and play.

We know that forming healthy eating habits now can last a lifetime!

  • Smooth Transitions to School & Future Learning:
    As children prepare for school, we focus on developing early literacy, numeracy, problem-solving, and self-care skills. Our team works closely with families and local schools to ensure a smooth, confident transition for every child.
  • Strong Partnership with Families:
    We believe that parents and caregivers are a child’s first and most important educators. We maintain open, two-way communication, providing regular updates, progress discussions, and opportunities for families to be involved in their child’s learning journey.

By embracing these principles, Cairellot Nursery’s Rainbow Playroom provides a supportive, engaging, and high-quality early years experience, ensuring that every child is confident, capable, and ready for their next adventure in learning.