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The staff are dedicated to meeting the individual needs of children, for example, by using 'the colour monster' to help children express their feelings and emotions, fostering a supportive environment for all." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What kind of outdoor play facilities does RAFAKidz Odiham offer?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "RAFAKidz Odiham boasts \"extensive outdoor spaces, including a large garden with age-appropriate equipment and opportunities for adventurous and exploratory play.\" They also ensure that \"very young children recognise that when it is hot they need sun cream on before they can go outside.\"" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do parents feel about RAFAKidz Odiham?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Parents speak very highly of RAFAKidz Odiham, with one parent quoting, \"Children happily come into nursery, as it 'feels just like home'.\" The staff are described as supportive and approachable, and parents enthusiastically share how the nursery inspires them with ideas to extend children's learning at home." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Who runs RAFAKidz Odiham?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "RAFAKidz Odiham actively involves military families, being \"located at RAF Odiham\", and offers flexible childcare options that cater to their unique needs. 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RAFAKidz Odiham # RAFAKidz Odiham Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2022) · Kersley Crescent, Odiham, Hook, RG29 1QD · Hampshire Number of places 55 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2022 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery RAFAKidz Odiham offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged three months to five years, focusing on a play-based philosophy that encourages natural curiosity and development. The nursery boasts spacious indoor learning areas and extensive outdoor spaces, including a large garden with age-appropriate equipment and opportunities for adventurous and exploratory play. Located at RAF Odiham, the nursery actively involves military families in their community, offering flexible childcare options that cater to their unique needs. With a dedicated and passionate team committed to providing high-quality care, RAFAKidz Odiham aims to foster each child's independence, confidence, and social skills, preparing them for a smooth transition to school. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to support individual growth and holistic development, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported on their learning journey. Our ethos RAFAKidz embraces a play-based philosophy rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework. We understand the significance of early childhood experiences in shaping a child’s future. Our approach centres on providing a stimulating, inclusive, and safe environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive through play. What it's like Children happily come into nursery, as it 'feels just like home'. They have warm and loving relationships with their key person. Children hold their hands out for a cuddle with their key person as they arrive. They settle quickly and are eager to start playing. Supports military families Play-based learning Extensive outdoor play ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.rafakidz.org.uk/about-us/funding/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Food Meals are freshly prepared on-site Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for RAFAKidz Odiham Last inspected 15 July 2022 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 Children happily come into nursery, as it 'feels just like home'. They have warm and loving relationships with their key person. Children hold their hands out for a cuddle with their key person as they arrive. They settle quickly and are eager to start playing. Inspector highlights - The highly driven leadership team have made significant improvements since the last inspection. - Leaders have created a curriculum that is ambitious and challenging for all children, highly focused on communication and language and developing personal, social and emotional skills. - Leaders highly value their staff and have built a culture of openness and honesty. - Parents speak very highly of the setting, explaining the staff are supportive and very approachable. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress. Areas to develop - 1 continue to use training, coaching and mentoring to develop teaching even further to the highest quality - 2 further develop the personal-hygiene routines to ensure children's needs are consistently met. Inspection #10204251 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50191855) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of RAFAKidz Odiham Inspection date Jul 2022 Inspection no. 10204251 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50191855)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2546235) 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.rafakidz.org.uk/nursery/odiham/) Kersley Crescent, Odiham, Hook, RG29 1QD Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm [© 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#/-0.94997/51.24372/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Hook - [Day nurseries in Hook](/search?q=Hook) - [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=rafa-kidz-rg29-1qh-2546235) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Children happily come into nursery, as it 'feels just like home'. > Parents speak very highly of the setting. They explain the staff are supportive and very approachable. > Parents enthusiastically talk about how the nursery staff inspire them with ideas on how to extend children's learning and development further. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress. Staff use a variety of methods to meet the needs of the children in their care. For example, staff use 'the colour monster' to help children understand their feelings and to be able to share them, such as by saying which colour they are feeling. Outdoor space Very young children recognise that when it is hot they need sun cream on before they can go outside. Staff ensure children drink plenty of water throughout the day. Inspection history Date: July 2021 - August 2022 Good - July 2022 Good - August 2021 Requires improvement - July 2021 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about RAFAKidz Odiham ### What is RAFAKidz Odiham's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information about fees for RAFAKidz Odiham? ### Does RAFAKidz Odiham accept funded hours for childcare? ### What are the opening hours for RAFAKidz Odiham? ### What age range does RAFAKidz Odiham cater for? ### How does RAFAKidz Odiham support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? ### What kind of outdoor play facilities does RAFAKidz Odiham offer? ### How do parents feel about RAFAKidz Odiham? ### Who runs RAFAKidz Odiham? ### How can I contact RAFAKidz Odiham? ## About the setting Rafa Kidz registered in 2019. They operate from Odiham, Hook in Hampshire. The nursery operate 51 weeks of the year, from 7.30am to 5.30pm. The nursery employs 25 staff, and of these 15 staff have appropriate early years qualifications, from level 3 to level 6, and two have a qualification at level 2. The nursery receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two-, three- and four-years-old. 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