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Country Rascals Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2023)
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5.0(1 Google review)
·Mars Lane, Scaling, SALTBURN-BY-THE-SEA, TS13 4TR · Redcar and Cleveland
Number of places
26 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2023
Local authority
Redcar and Cleveland

About this day nursery

Country Rascals Nursery, established in 2016 and located in Saltburn-by-the-sea, provides a nurturing childcare setting for children aged 1 to 4 years. Open all year round, Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, the day nursery creates a home-from-home environment where children eagerly settle and delight in exploring both indoors and outdoors.

The dedicated staff engage children in lively conversations, making them feel valued and welcome. The day nursery prioritises outdoor learning, offering ample opportunities for children to engage in physical activities like running, climbing, and balancing in the garden.

Babies are encouraged to develop their motor skills by safely navigating carpeted steps and a gentle slope. The curriculum also focuses on sensory exploration, with children tasting vegetables grown in their garden, experiencing different textures, and creating art.

The support for all children is particularly strong, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring that all children thrive and make good progress from their individual starting points. Parents consistently praise the high level of care and support provided by staff to the entire family, as well as the effective communication from their child's key person.

Children benefit from fresh air, exercise, and nutritionally balanced snacks and meals, promoting healthy physical development. The nursery also fosters independence, with babies and children practicing self-care skills, preparing them for future learning.

The manager and staff ensure a highly inclusive environment and provide flexible settling-in sessions.

What it's like

Children enter the home-from-home nursery eagerly and soon settle to activities. They delight in exploring and investigating, both indoors and outside. They are active learners and are keen to try out new experiences.

Happy and confident childrenHighly inclusiveStrong SEND supportOutdoor play priorityGood communication with parentsPromotes independence

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Country Rascals Nursery

Last inspected 24 August 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children enter the home-from-home nursery eagerly and soon settle to activities. They delight in exploring and investigating, both indoors and outside. They are active learners and are keen to try out new experiences.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and confident, showing that they feel secure at the nursery.
  • The manager and staff ensure that the nursery is highly inclusive.
  • Parents value the good communication from all staff, especially their child's key person.
  • Children benefit from fresh air and exercise and nutritionally balanced snacks and meals.
  • Babies and children practise their self-care skills, which helps them to become more independent in preparation for future learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen existing supervision arrangements further to support staff to deliver a consistently ambitious curriculum through the highest quality teaching
  • 2support staff to implement good hygiene routines at all times to help children understand the importance of following these carefully.
Inspection #10295591 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment on the extent of the care and support provided by staff for the whole family.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The support for all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, is very strong. All children thrive and make good progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

Outdoor play is a priority at the nursery and children have plenty of opportunities to practise running, climbing and balancing on the equipment in the garden. Babies learn to move safely up carpeted steps and slide down the gentle slope. These activities benefit children's physical development.

Google Reviews of Country Rascals Nursery

5.0
(1 Google review)
Sarah Stead
3 years ago

This is a lovely nursery with brilliant staff. My son is always happy when he arrives for the day.

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Inspection history

Date: December 2017

  • August 2023Good
  • December 2017Good

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