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RAFA Kidz Boulmer

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Portal Place, Longhoughton, Alnwick, NE66 3JN · Northumberland
Number of places
40 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
Northumberland

About this day nursery

RAFAKidz Boulmer is a welcoming nursery located in Alnwick, providing high-quality care for children. Originally established to support RAF families, the nursery now opens its doors to all eligible families in the community.

Their experienced team creates a nurturing environment designed to engage young minds through imaginative play and educational activities. The facility boasts bright, spacious rooms and dedicated outdoor areas for children to explore and learn.

RAFAKidz Boulmer is committed to offering a robust curriculum that encourages development across all age groups, from infants to preschoolers. They also understand the importance of making childcare accessible and offer various funding options to support families with their childcare costs.

The nursery prides itself on its strong community ties and aims to be a cornerstone of support for both military and civilian families seeking excellent early years education.

What it's like

Children at this inclusive and friendly setting are confident, happy and secure, building strong bonds with caring, respectful, and kind staff. They enjoy diverse activities like building with bricks, digging soil, and making pretend ice creams. Staff act as strong role models, supporting children's personal, social, and emotional development through manners, shared play, and clear praise, helping them build self-esteem and learn fairness.

Supports military familiesAccepts various funding schemes

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, between 7.30am and 6pm, 51 weeks of the year

Established

2023

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for RAFA Kidz Boulmer

Last inspected 24 July 2025

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children at this inclusive and friendly setting are confident, happy and secure, building strong bonds with caring, respectful, and kind staff. They enjoy diverse activities like building with bricks, digging soil, and making pretend ice creams. Staff act as strong role models, supporting children's personal, social, and emotional development through manners, shared play, and clear praise, helping them build self-esteem and learn fairness.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are confident, happy and secure at this inclusive and friendly setting.
  • Staff are very good role models and provide strong support for children's personal social and emotional development.
  • Children benefit from rich experiences to learn about nature.
  • There is strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Leadership is very strong, and the nursery is well-run and organised, with good opportunities for staff training and professional development.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen support for children to explore their own thinking and ideas.
Inspection #10405855 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of leaders and staff. They say their children love coming to the setting.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

There is strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff have built a close working relationship with the local school and other professionals, such as those in health, to help develop a coherent approach to support for children.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise. Children learn about their local community and the wider world around them through visitors to the setting, such as a local dentist, fire fighters and police. They take part in trips to local shops and the visiting library van. Children benefit from rich experiences to learn about nature. They take part in walks to local cornfields and streams and outings to local parks and the beach. A local farmer visits with his lambs, which the children take turns to feed.

Parent Reviews of RAFA Kidz Boulmer

5.0
(2)
Pmidgley3 Midgley
3 months ago

A wonderful nursery- a very welcoming and caring atmosphere for children (and parents). My child has developed well socially and in confidence. She enjoys the themed weeks and is learning well.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

24 July 2025

Good

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

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