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RAFA Kidz Medmenham

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Mar 2024)
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5.0(1 Google review)
·RAFA Kidz Medmenham, West Close, Medmenham, SL7 2EH · Buckinghamshire
Number of places
38 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Buckinghamshire

About this day nursery

RAFAKidz Medmenham provides a nurturing and supportive environment for children, focusing on their developmental journey through rich and varied experiences. The day nursery is part of the RAFAKidz organisation, which is dedicated to supporting military families.

They offer diverse activities that promote learning and engagement, adaptable to each child's needs and interests. The facility maintains a strong commitment to quality care, ensuring children thrive in a safe and stimulating setting.

The day nursery places a high value on partnership with parents, keeping them informed and involved in their child's progress. RAFAKidz Medmenham also aims to make childcare accessible by actively guiding families through available government funding options, reflecting their commitment to alleviating the financial burden often associated with childcare costs.

They pride themselves on a dedicated team that fosters a positive and enriching atmosphere for all children under their care.

Our ethos

At RAFAKidz, we are focused on supporting the children and families in our care. We understand that childcare can be one of the biggest expenses for families. The good news is that government support is available, and we’re here to help you understand what’s on offer and how to access it.

What it's like

Children thrive in this warm and welcoming setting, supported exceptionally well by staff who know their needs. They feel safe and secure, building strong bonds with dedicated and enthusiastic staff who use regular, effective assessments to inform precise planning for each child's next stage in learning. All children make excellent progress, showing confidence, independence, and a positive attitude to learning.

Supports military familiesAccepts various government funding schemesFocuses on child development

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on a flat rate for a full day session. A separate daily consumables fee is applied specifically to funded hours to cover meals, enrichment activities, and daily care items.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • Consumables fee is applied to funded hours to cover meals, enrichment activities, and daily care items.

Key facts

Food

Consumables fee includes freshly prepared meals.

Opening hours

07:30-18:00

Age range

9 months to 4 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full day (7:30 - 18:00)

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for RAFA Kidz Medmenham

Last inspected 6 March 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children thrive in this warm and welcoming setting, supported exceptionally well by staff who know their needs. They feel safe and secure, building strong bonds with dedicated and enthusiastic staff who use regular, effective assessments to inform precise planning for each child's next stage in learning. All children make excellent progress, showing confidence, independence, and a positive attitude to learning.

Inspector highlights

  • The dedicated and enthusiastic manager ensures that the needs of children, their families and staff are met through regular evaluations and targeted changes.
  • The ambitious curriculum provides exciting learning opportunities, and managers and staff have a clear vision for children's achievement, implementing the curriculum to the highest standard.
  • Communication and language is supported exceptionally well, with staff balancing interactions and identifying individual needs to put plans in place.
  • Children's personal, social and emotional development is supported through age-appropriate activities, encouraging independence and self-management.
  • The nursery's carefully designed garden provides excellent outdoor learning, with forest-school sessions offering new experiences like lighting fires and climbing trees.
Inspection #10325856 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents describe the staff as dedicated, positive and committed. They value the support they receive as families.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported very well. Staff are quick to identify delays in children's development and put effective plans in place, working closely with parents and other agencies to ensure timely help and support.

Outdoor space

Forest school sessions provide children with new experiences and exciting opportunities that enhance their imaginations, such as building houses from straw, bricks, and sticks collected from local woods. The nursery's carefully designed garden is planned to meet the needs of each age group, providing excellent outdoor learning for all children and supporting appropriate risk-taking through activities like lighting fires and climbing trees.

Google Reviews of RAFA Kidz Medmenham

5.0
(1 Google review)

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Inspection history

Date: March 2024

  • April 2024Outstanding
  • March 2024Outstanding

Frequently asked about RAFA Kidz Medmenham

About the setting

RAFA Kidz Medmenham registered in 2023 and operates from the community hall in Medmenham, near Marlow. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, excluding Christmas and bank holidays. There are 20 staff working with children, and three staff hold a level 6 qualification, with nine holding a recognised childcare qualification at level 3. The nursery receives funding for the provision of free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
2732014
Registered person
Rafa Kidz Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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