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Mother Goose Nursery # Mother Goose Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2023) · 16-18 Bellevue Road, Ramsgate, CT11 8LB · Kent Number of places 38 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2023 Local authority Kent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Mother Goose Nursery is committed to fostering a joyful, secure, and engaging atmosphere where children can freely explore, learn, and grow. The day nursery aims to help children develop a sense of personal responsibility, offering a diverse array of activities that are both stimulating and educational. The dedicated team places the welfare of each child at the forefront, striving to provide the highest quality of care and support to both children and their families. The day nursery values staff qualifications and continuous development, ensuring a skilled and nurturing environment. Emphasis is placed on creating a collaborative relationship with parents and guardians by providing easy access to important information and encouraging open communication. Our ethos Mother Goose Nursery is committed to fostering a joyful, secure, and engaging atmosphere where children can freely explore, learn, and grow. They aim to help children develop a sense of personal responsibility through stimulating and educational activities. The nursery also values staff qualifications and continuous development, and emphasises a collaborative relationship with parents through open communication. What it's like The dedicated and enthusiastic staff provide an exciting environment. Children have strong attachments to staff, often seeking them out for reassurance throughout the day. They are supported to become confident, independent learners who enjoy seeking out new challenges. Safe and stimulating environment Focus on child development Emphasis on staff qualifications Collaborative parent-nursery relationship ## Pricing & funding The nursery charges a flat rate per session for both two-year-olds and three-to-four-year-olds. Additional fees apply for early morning breakfast sessions, lunchtime wrap-around care, and standalone nursery lunches. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - • Two weeks notice is required to change sessions or days. - • Early morning sessions include breakfast. - • Lunch wrap-around sessions include a nursery lunch. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Wednesday: 8:30am to 3:00pm, Thursday and Friday: 8:30am to 4:00pm Registered with Ofsted 1994 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Mother Goose Nursery Inspection date Oct 2023 Inspection no. 10307976 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50233836)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127392) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.mothergoosenursery.co.uk/) 16-18 Bellevue Road, Ramsgate, CT11 8LB ## Explore day nurseries near Ramsgate - [Day nurseries in Ramsgate](/search?q=Ramsgate) - [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=mother-goose-nursery-ct11-8lb-127392) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Mother Goose Nursery Last inspected 19 October 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 The dedicated and enthusiastic staff provide an exciting environment. Children have strong attachments to staff, often seeking them out for reassurance throughout the day. They are supported to become confident, independent learners who enjoy seeking out new challenges. Inspector highlights - The manager supports staff well and uses supervision to identify training needs and improve practice. - The curriculum is well sequenced and builds on children - s existing knowledge and interests. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported and make good progress. - Staff support younger children well to concentrate on their learning in a calm environment. - The manager and staff establish positive partnerships with parents, keeping them informed and providing resources to support learning at home. Areas to develop - 1 develop staff - 2 s understanding of how to support older children better during planned activities, to enable children to gain the intended skills and knowledge - 3 support staff to monitor and manage the noise levels indoors, to help older children to fully engage in activities and concentrate on their learning. Inspection #10307976 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50233836) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported and make good progress. Staff implement individual educational plans that help to close gaps in learning. They use advice and guidance from external professionals, such as specialist teachers, effectively. Leaders use funding well to provide a stimulating and inclusive learning environment. Outdoor space Children are often engrossed in imaginative play with their friends, such as going on adventures in the garden. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children Inspection history Date: January 2006 - November 2023 Good - October 2023 Good - April 2018 Good - March 2018 Good - May 2015 Good - April 2015 Good - October 2009 Good - October 2009 Good - September 2006 Requires improvement - January 2006 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about Mother Goose Nursery ### How is Mother Goose Nursery classified by Ofsted? ### How big is Mother Goose Nursery? ### What are the opening hours at Mother Goose Nursery? ### Does Mother Goose Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ### What outdoor space does Mother Goose Nursery offer? ### Which funded hours does Mother Goose Nursery accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Ramsgate Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Mother Goose Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Bright Start Ramsgate Ramsgate · CT11 9RT ](/nursery/bright-start-ramsgate-ct11-9rt-ey538994) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Explorers Nursery Ramsgate · CT11 9SQ ](/nursery/explorers-nursery-ct11-9sq-ey410681) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.5 mi ### Playwise Childcare Ramsgate · CT11 7JX ](/nursery/playwise-childcare-limited-ct11-7jx-2801235) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### The Grange Montessori Kent · CT11 9LJ 4.8(19 Google reviews) ](/nursery/the-grange-montessori-ct11-9lj-ey413013) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Hand in Hand Nursery Ramsgate · CT11 7AJ ](/nursery/hand-in-hand-nursery-ct11-7aj-ey336529) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Fledgelings Day Nursery Ramsgate · CT11 0BS 5.0(19 Google reviews) ](/nursery/fledgelings-day-nursery-ltd-ct11-0bs-2497261) [See all nurseries in Ramsgate →](/search?q=Ramsgate) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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