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Rabbit Patch Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(May 2021)
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4.1(14 parent reviews) ·Willow Cottage, Handcross Road, Horsham, RH13 6NX · West Sussex
Number of places
46 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2021
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Rabbit Patch Day Nursery, established in 2017, is located in Horsham, West Sussex. The nursery boasts a dedicated and passionate team, led by manager Chevelle and deputy manager Ben, with owner Alex actively involved.

Ofsted rated "GOOD" in May 2021, the nursery prides itself on its beautiful outdoor spaces and a building designed for engaging learning experiences. The nursery caters to children from 3 months to 5 years old, with age-specific rooms: Catkins Room for 3-12 months, Cherry Blossom Room for 12-24 months, Silver Birch Room for 2-3 years, and Willow Tree Room for 3-5 years.

Alex, the owner, envisions Rabbit Patch as a place where children and families can connect with professionals, fostering curiosity, creativity, and a love for nature, allowing children to truly be children before their schooling journey begins. The nursery offers a safe environment filled with fun and laughter, encouraging growth and development.

Our ethos

Rabbit Patch Day Nursery aims to be a place where children can 'truly be children' before starting school. They foster curiosity, creativity, and a love for nature, encouraging connections between children, families, and professionals.

What it's like

Children are confident and settled at this caring, friendly nursery. Staff know all children well and are sensitive to their individual needs. Children quickly become more independent and even the youngest confidently explore the environment, particularly outdoors.

Dedicated and passionate teamBeautiful outdoor spaceAge-specific rooms (3 months to 5 years)Ofsted rated GOOD

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6pm each weekday

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Rabbit Patch Day Nursery

Last inspected 18 May 2021

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are confident and settled at this caring, friendly nursery. Staff know all children well and are sensitive to their individual needs. Children quickly become more independent and even the youngest confidently explore the environment, particularly outdoors.

Inspector highlights

  • The management team have worked hard to make a number of important changes since the last inspection, which has had a positive impact on the quality of children's experiences.
  • Staff regularly monitor and assess children's progress and plan for their learning needs.
  • Children have excellent opportunities to develop their physical skills outdoors in a large, secure garden.
  • Staff provide effective support to children to help them become confident communicators.
  • Children develop their self-care skills well and learn to manage handwashing on their own.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the organisation of daily routines, such as mealtimes, so that the needs of all children are considered and the length of time children spend waiting is reduced
  • 2use additional funding more effectively to help close any gaps in individual children's learning, and measure the impact on children's progress more closely.
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Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who need additional help or who have special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress in their development. Staff throughout the nursery understand their needs and how to support them, which helps staff to provide a highly consistent approach.

Outdoor space

Children have excellent opportunities to develop their physical skills outdoors. They benefit from a large, secure garden where they can climb up and down slopes, carry logs and sticks, balance on planks and build with large construction.

Parent Reviews of Rabbit Patch Day Nursery

4.1
(14)
Josie-anne Heneghan
a year ago

This is such a fantastic nursery. My two children have been attending the setting for a while now and absolutely love it! My son has recently started toilet training and they really have gone above and beyond with their support! My daughter has come along so well with her speech and is just generally so much better! The food there is fantastic! We are kept up to date with menus/changes. The rooms/staff are incredible. You get such a positive feel when you walk in. The staff actually seem happy and well looked after! I’m aware of previous issues (around Christmas) however, it being a busy time, staff shortages are always difficult. However the team were very apologetic, arranged the show around and settled and I’ve never looked back! Such a fantastic nursery with an amazing outdoor area! My husband and I are incredibly satisfied by the nurturing and care provided by this nursery!

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Esme Lee
a year ago

This nursery is fantastic! It's clear the staff are very experienced and they are always friendly. They've helped turn my nervous little girl into a thriving, confident being, and it's been a joy to see. I love seeing the vast array of activities the children get up to, the being out in nature in every weather, the animal handling and crafts. It's a brilliant, wonderful nursery and me and my partner feel lucky to have found it.

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Sarah Nelson
3 years ago

My son has been attending Rabbit Patch Nursery for over a year now. He loves it. The staff are warm and caring. The food is nourishing and well prepared. The management is organised and honest. The nursery has a massive garden and access to a forest. They grow their own veggies and have rabbits for the children to pet. I couldn't ask for a better nursery to send my child.

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Gina Nelson
3 years ago

Beautiful nursery with staff who give undivided individual attention and support to your children. My son has been there since he was 1 year old and loves it. The food is well prepared and nutritional, the staff are always kind and friendly, they take very special care of each child's individual needs and the grounds are just spectacular. I cannot fault them in any way and would highly recommend them to any parent!

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Emily Killick
3 years ago

Both of my daughters have attended Rabbit Patch since they were 9 months old. What we love about it is the fun environments offered to the children and flexible learning for them. My eldest loves being outside so spends most of her days in the garden and woods where she’s happiest! The staff are friendly and always great at maintaining contact with us as parents.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

18 May 2021

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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Frequently asked about Rabbit Patch Day Nursery

About the setting

Rabbit Patch Day Nursery registered in 2017. It operates from a purpose-designed building in Plummers Plain, Horsham, East Sussex. The nursery is in receipt of funding for two-, three- and four-year-old children. There are 13 members of staff, 11 of whom hold relevant qualifications at level 2 and above.

URN
EY547352
Registered person
Rabbit Patch Day Nursery Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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