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Rascal's Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2025)
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4.4(8 parent reviews) ·Stuart Close, Gorleston, GREAT YARMOUTH, NR31 7BU · Norfolk
Number of places
35 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2025
Local authority
Norfolk

About this day nursery

Rascal's Day Nursery provides a nurturing environment for children, focusing on their holistic development. The nursery is committed to creating a space where children feel secure and are encouraged to explore and learn through play-based activities.

It emphasises the importance of a strong partnership between staff and families, ensuring consistent support for each child's individual needs and progress. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and stimulating, fostering curiosity and a love for learning from an early age.

The facility is well-equipped to cater to different age groups, with dedicated rooms tailored to promote age-appropriate development and social interaction. They are easily contactable for any queries or additional information regarding their provisions.

Our ethos

Rascal's Day Nursery is committed to children's holistic development in a secure, play-based environment that fosters curiosity and a love for learning. They emphasise a strong partnership between staff and families to support each child's individual needs.

What it's like

Leaders plan a well-rounded curriculum that staff tailor to meet each child's individual needs. It also provides children with the experiences and knowledge they need to prepare them for the next stages of their education. Staff focus their attention on supporting children to develop their communication and language skills through lots of conversation, singing and sharing stories, as well as building their confidence and social skills.

Play-based learningHolistic developmentFamily partnership

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Rascal's Day Nursery

Last inspected 4 February 2025 · Kate Hipperson

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

Leaders plan a well-rounded curriculum that staff tailor to meet each child's individual needs. It also provides children with the experiences and knowledge they need to prepare them for the next stages of their education. Staff focus their attention on supporting children to develop their communication and language skills through lots of conversation, singing and sharing stories, as well as building their confidence and social skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders plan a well-rounded curriculum that staff tailor to meet each child's individual needs.
  • Children actively engage in learning and become good communicators.
  • Relationships with parents are positive.
  • Staff reflect on the provision and make changes to improve children's skills.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider the staffing arrangements so that key persons spend more time supporting and interacting with their key children
  • 2support staff to develop a deeper understanding of how to deliver the curriculum consistently in order to raise the quality of education to a higher level.
Inspection #10371052 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that their children gain new knowledge and skills from the nursery and are happy to attend.

They value the feedback about how their children are progressing as well as the guidance staff give to support children's learning at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Rascal's Day Nursery

4.4
(8)
Matt Clayton
6 years ago

My daughter loved going to Nursery here! Staff always friendly and helped her on her learning journey! Can't recommend enough!

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Brodie
7 years ago

My little boy has been going here for a good dew months and he loves it! -Friendly staff and caring staff -healthy meals provided -cash only

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Amy Beaumont
7 years ago

My little one loves this nursery & the security is very high

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Dawn Pearce
7 years ago

Friendly people with the kids at the forefront of what they do

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2025

Date: April 2013

  • February 2025Good
  • September 2024Inadequate
  • December 2014Good
  • January 2014Requires improvement
  • April 2013Requires improvement

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