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Crocodile Rock Day Care

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2022)
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5.0(8 parent reviews) ·20 Newgate Lane, Mansfield, NG18 2LF · Nottinghamshire
Number of places
45 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Nottinghamshire

About this day nursery

Crocodile Rock Day Care, located in Mansfield, offers a vibrant and supportive environment for children from three months to five years old, extending its services to school-aged children with a holiday, breakfast, and after-school club. The nursery prides itself on fostering early learning and development through enjoyable, rewarding, and positive experiences.

With a strong belief in learning through play, Crocodile Rock Day Care aims to help children reach their full potential within an engaging environment. Their qualified team is dedicated to enhancing each child's learning journey, with activities meticulously planned to meet individual needs and align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) standards.

This approach ensures children develop essential skills, promoting self-confidence, self-esteem, and a positive attitude towards learning. The nursery focuses on creating a safe and comfortable space, encouraging exploration and fostering creativity across all age groups through specially designed rooms.

Our ethos

Crocodile Rock Day Care believes in learning through play, aiming to help children reach their full potential within an engaging environment. Their approach aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) standards, focusing on enhancing each child's learning journey and promoting self-confidence, self-esteem, and a positive attitude towards learning. The nursery emphasises creating a safe and comfortable space that encourages exploration and fosters creativity.

What it's like

The management and staff team at Crocodile Rock Day Care have significantly improved standards since the previous inspection, providing a stimulating environment where children safely manage risks and engage in exciting activities. Babies benefit from close, warm relationships with staff, exploring senses and developing motor skills with support and encouragement.

Learning through playOfsted Rated GoodEYFS Curriculum

Pricing & funding

The nursery offers full-day and half-day sessions for early years, alongside breakfast, after-school, and holiday clubs. A one-time setup fee is charged upon registration. Meals can be purchased as extra charges, or parents can provide a packed lunch following the nursery's food guidance.

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
  • Full day (Early Years)£67 / day
  • Half day (Early Years)£47 / session
  • Breakfast club£12 / session
  • After School Club£17 / session
  • Holiday Club Full Day£45 / day

Good to know

  • A one-time setup fee is payable upon registration and added to the initial invoice.
  • Parents can pay extra for meals and snacks, or choose to bring a packed lunch in line with nursery guidance.
  • Top-up hours above any funded hours are charged at an hourly rate.
  • Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, with sibling preference.

Key facts

Age range

3 months to 5 years, with holiday, breakfast, and after-school club for school-aged children

Opening hours

7:30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full day, Half day

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Crocodile Rock Day Care

Last inspected 14 July 2022

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

The management and staff team at Crocodile Rock Day Care have significantly improved standards since the previous inspection, providing a stimulating environment where children safely manage risks and engage in exciting activities. Babies benefit from close, warm relationships with staff, exploring senses and developing motor skills with support and encouragement.

Inspector highlights

  • The management team successfully addressed previous weaknesses, leading to a confident and engaging staff team.
  • Children benefit from a curriculum based on their interests, with staff gathering information from parents to plan next steps in learning.
  • Children use their small motor skills effectively and are encouraged to discuss healthy eating habits.
  • The management team uses additional funding to provide enriching experiences and life skills, such as watching ducklings hatch and visiting the library.
  • Staff continuously develop their skills through courses, providing stimulating and educational activities.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen support for all children to help them fully participate in activities
  • 2improve the information you share with parents, with particular regard to any changes to children's key person.
Inspection #10244346 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak favourably about the good level of care and learning their children receive.

'Couldn't be happier' with the progress their children make.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. The management team supports staff to take swift action to seek advice from relevant professionals in the local authority.

Outdoor space

Children safely manage risks in the newly organised and stimulating environment. For example, they understand that they need to wait for an adult to go outside when the door is opened. Staff count the children as they make their way out, then supervise them closely as they use climbing equipment.

Parent Reviews of Crocodile Rock Day Care

5.0
(8)
Loretta Madiri
3 years ago

Highly recommend this nursery… esp for 1st time mums going back to work, they are very lovely and make sure they update you when you are at work. Amazing job!!

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Kayleigh Johnson
5 years ago

My son's both love this nursery and the staff they are so friendly , couple could put an extra smile on their face but other than that great nursery I highly recommend this nursery 😁

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Agnieszka Pludowska
6 years ago

Very nice school and very Good child Care

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Kayode Dada
2 months ago

Good staff and environment . The teachers look after the kids and involve them in various activities. Great service and care .

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Paige Allen
2 months ago

Would definitely recommend! ⭐️ Our little boy started the baby room in September and he was very unsure and emotional. The staff was lovely with us, helpful and friendly and most importantly very supportive and reassuring for our son🥰 who is now thriving in all aspects and LOVES going in to play with his friends and seeing his favourite ladies❤️ The nursery is a lovely setting and All the staff are very approachable and are happy to help.😊

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2022

Date: September 2021

  • July 2022Good
  • September 2021Requires improvement

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