--- title: "Little Rays Daycare, Godalming — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Little Rays Daycare, a nursery in Godalming — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Little Rays Daycare # Little Rays Daycare in Godalming Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2024) · Godalming Town Football Club, Wey Court, Godalming, GU7 3JE · Surrey Number of places 35 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Sept 2024 Local authority Surrey About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Rays Daycare Ltd is an outdoor learning pre-school that prioritises natural exploration and Forest School principles. Located in Godalming, the nursery caters to children aged 1–5, fostering resilience and creativity through a curriculum that balances child-led discovery with adult-guided activities. The setting provides a rich array of indoor and outdoor resources, emphasising a love for reading and an inclusive environment for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), supported by Level 3 SENCO-qualified staff. Daily routines integrate Forest School activities, encouraging a deep connection with nature through mud play, leaf art, and gentle tool use. Beyond the core curriculum, the nursery hosts visiting providers for activities like gymnastics and theatre, organises family events, and facilitates inter-generational friendships through visits to a local care home. Meals are home-cooked on-site using fresh, local ingredients, including produce from their allotment. Little Rays also offers Stay & Play Forest School sessions on Wednesdays and provides Breakfast and After School Clubs. The dedicated team, led by owner Pauline, comprises highly qualified individuals, many with Forest School Level 3 certification, and a commitment to nurturing each child’s individual learning journey. Our ethos Little Rays Daycare Ltd is an outdoor learning pre-school that prioritises natural exploration and Forest School principles. They foster resilience and creativity through a curriculum that balances child-led discovery with adult-guided activities, using daily routines that integrate Forest School activities to encourage a deep connection with nature. Their dedicated team is committed to nurturing each child’s individual learning journey. What it's like Staff are kind and caring, providing a welcoming and supportive environment tailored to each child's learning and development. Children are happy and feel safe, demonstrating good curiosity and forming trusting relationships with staff. Staff plan a good range of experiences to build children's future skills, including perseverance and speaking and listening skills. Outdoor Learning Pre-School Forest School Focus Inclusive & SEND-friendly Home-cooked Meals Family-run Team ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged on an hourly basis for ad-hoc extra hours. The nursery accepts various government funding options with no top-up fees, offering flexible hours between 8:00am and 6:00pm with no minimum session requirements. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - No top-up fees are charged on government funded hours. - No minimum sessions or limitations on selected funded hours. - Tax-Free Childcare and Universal Credit accepted. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Rays Daycare Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10356440 Lead inspector Tracy Bartholomew [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50258987)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2770413) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed [ Visit website ](https://www.littlerays.co.uk/) Godalming Town Football Club, Wey Court, Godalming, GU7 3JE [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.5991/51.19434/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Godalming - [Day nurseries in Godalming](/search?q=Godalming) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-rays-daycare-ltd-gu7-3je-2770413) ## Key facts Opening hours Pre-school funded hours Monday–Friday, 8:00–18:00. Session types Full day, Breakfast Club, After School Club, Stay & Play (Forest School) Food Home-cooked meals and snacks provided, using fresh local ingredients and allotment produce. Age range 1-5 Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2023 Waitlist Waiting list available Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Rays Daycare Last inspected 17 September 2024 · Tracy Bartholomew Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Staff are kind and caring, providing a welcoming and supportive environment tailored to each child's learning and development. Children are happy and feel safe, demonstrating good curiosity and forming trusting relationships with staff. Staff plan a good range of experiences to build children's future skills, including perseverance and speaking and listening skills. Inspector highlights - The management team has made significant changes to the pre-school since the last inspection, resulting in a positive impact on children's care, education and learning. - The management team and staff work well together, supported by effective coaching and training to fully understand their roles and responsibilities. - Staff clearly know what they want children to learn, effectively embedding the new curriculum to support children's development. - The key-person approach is well maintained and used to tailor learning to each child's next steps. - Children are kind and considerate to each other, learning to share and developing emotionally with staff's praise and encouragement. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff's questioning techniques to help build on children's knowledge and skills to maximise their learning - 2 extend ways to help children understand the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. Inspection #10356440 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50258987) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Suitable provision is in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space As children play imaginatively in the sensory shed, they call to staff cheerfully to come and find them. Children are learning about where some foods come from as they grow and harvest foods in the garden. Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2024 Date: March 2024 - September 2024 Good - March 2024 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about Little Rays Daycare ### Is Little Rays Daycare Ltd suitable for under-twos? ### What is the Ofsted rating of Little Rays Daycare Ltd? ### How does settling in work at Little Rays Daycare Ltd? ### What curriculum approach does Little Rays Daycare Ltd use? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### Who works at Little Rays Daycare Ltd? ## Nearby day nurseries in Godalming Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Rays Daycare. - [ Awaiting first inspection <0.2 mi ### Rocking Horse Nursery Godalming · GU7 3JE 4.8(12 reviews) ](/nursery/rocking-horse-nursery-gu7-3je-2816138) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Ladybird Nursery Godalming · GU7 3ER 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/ladybird-nursery-gu7-3er-120088) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Toddletown Day Nursery Godalming · GU7 3EG ](/nursery/toddletown-day-nursery-gu7-3eg-2567285) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Busy Bees at Godalming Bridge Road Godalming · GU7 3DU 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-at-godalming-bridge-road-gu7-3du-ey274195) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### N Family Club Godalming Godalming · GU7 1JJ 5.0(13 reviews) ](/nursery/n-family-club-godalming-gu7-1jj-2720452) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Rainbow Corner Loseley Fields Godalming · GU7 3TB ](/nursery/rainbow-corner-loseley-fields-gu7-3tb-2792212) [See all nurseries in Godalming →](/search?q=Godalming) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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