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Rascals # Rascals Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Mar 2023) · Fairways Primary School, The Fairway, LEIGH-ON-SEA, SS9 4QW · Southend on Sea Number of places 53 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Southend on Sea About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Rascals Day Nursery provides a nurturing environment across its two locations in Leigh-on-Sea and Barling, catering to children up to 11 years old. The nursery emphasises a fun and safe learning atmosphere designed to foster children's confidence, self-esteem, and individual growth. With a team of highly qualified and DBS-checked staff boasting over 45 years of combined experience, Rascals offers full-time childcare with flexible attendance options and no minimum session requirements. The nursery is committed to working in partnership with parents, providing regular updates on each child's progress. Rascals prides itself on its excellent outdoor areas that encourage exploration and problem-solving, along with nutritious home-cooked meals that adhere to government guidelines. The nursery also offers breakfast, after-school, and school holiday clubs. Both locations have received outstanding OFSTED reports, reflecting their dedication to providing high-quality childcare in a secure and comfortable setting. Families can arrange visits to the facilities and meet the team to experience the friendly atmosphere firsthand. What it's like Children flourish and thrive in this exceptionally wonderful setting, immersed in rich experiences that motivate and inspire them to learn. They receive the utmost care and attention from staff, leading to a feeling of safety and security. Children show deep engagement in their play, with highly ambitious and carefully planned experiences that introduce them to the wider world. Friendly Atmosphere Qualified Staff Excellent Outdoor Areas Home-Cooked Meals Flexible Childcare ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured by age bands for children under 2, age 2, and ages 3-5, with daily rates covering care from 8:00am to 6:00pm including meals and snacks. Early and late extensions are available at set or ad hoc rates, and funded sessions can be supplemented with paid hours, additional days, and optional meals. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Good to know - A registration fee of £45.00 is required. - Standard day rate (8:00am - 6:00pm) includes all meals and snacks. - Consumables and extra-curricular activities for funded hours are charged at 10p per hour. - Optional meals for funded sessions are priced individually: breakfast is £2.50, lunch is £2.75, tea is £2.50, snack is 75p. - Early drop-offs (from 7:00am) and late pick-ups (until 7:00pm) are available at scheduled or ad hoc rates. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Rascals Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10280826 Lead inspector Clare Ford Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213713)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271249) 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 [ Visit website ](https://rascalsonline.co.uk/) Fairways Primary School, The Fairway, LEIGH-ON-SEA, SS9 4QW [© 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#/0.64348/51.5604/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near LEIGH-ON-SEA - [Day nurseries in LEIGH-ON-SEA](/search?q=LEIGH-ON-SEA) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=rascals-ss9-4qw-ey271249) ## Key facts Food All meals and snacks included in daily rate for non-funded children. Home-cooked meals following government guidelines. Optional additional charges for meals for funded children or parents can provide their own. Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7am until 7pm, all year round Session types Full Day, Early Hour, Late Hour, Ad Hoc Hours, Funded Hours Age range Up to 11 years old Term time / All Year All Year Established 2003 Waitlist Unknown Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Rascals Last inspected 8 March 2023 · Clare Ford Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children flourish and thrive in this exceptionally wonderful setting, immersed in rich experiences that motivate and inspire them to learn. They receive the utmost care and attention from staff, leading to a feeling of safety and security. Children show deep engagement in their play, with highly ambitious and carefully planned experiences that introduce them to the wider world. Inspector highlights - The curriculum is ambitious and inspiring, with leaders having high expectations for children and staff supporting them to build on prior knowledge. - Adults skilfully combine their knowledge of children with a secure understanding of child development, resulting in children making rapid progress in their learning. - Communication and language are seamlessly woven through the curriculum, with adults consistently using unfamiliar words to develop children's vocabulary. - Behaviour across the setting is impeccable, with children showing kindness and respect to their peers, collaborating, and taking turns. - Leaders place a high value on supporting children's emotional well-being, with staff highly attuned to children's personalities and emotional needs. Inspection #10280826 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213713) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak extremely positively about the setting. > They praise staff for how well their children have settled into nursery and how happy they are. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive specific and well targeted support. The nursery's special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) applies her extensive knowledge to tailoring individual support plans for children. Highly effective partnerships with parents and professionals further build on the already extensive support that children receive. As a result, children are making exceptional progress in their learning and development. Outdoor space The outdoor environment provides an expansive and exciting natural classroom. Children explore with curiosity and wonder, transporting water, digging for treasure and taking care of the fairy garden. They fully embrace the outdoors, despite the cold and wet weather. Inspection history Date: November 2011 - March 2023 Outstanding - August 2017 Outstanding - August 2013 Good - November 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Rascals ### What do parents value about Rascals? ### How is Rascals classified by Ofsted? ### How are meals handled at Rascals? ### What is known about the staff team at Rascals? ### Does Rascals offer holiday club care? ### Which funded childcare schemes does Rascals accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in LEIGH-ON-SEA Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Rascals. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Eastwood Community Early Years Leigh on Sea · SS9 5AQ ](/nursery/eastwood-community-early-years-ss9-5aq-ey555930) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Blenheim Early Years Leigh-on-Sea · SS9 4HX ](/nursery/blenheim-early-years-ss9-4hx-2725277) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.0 mi ### Lottie & Ollie Leigh-on-Sea · SS9 2UW ](/nursery/lottie-ollie-ss9-2uw-2862951) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Whitehouse Playgroup Preschool Southend on Sea · SS9 5SJ ](/nursery/whitehouse-playgroup-preschool-ss9-5sj-119537) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Georgie Porgie Benfleet · SS7 2EE ](/nursery/georgie-porgie-ss7-2ee-ey292583) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Leigh Village Day Nursery Leigh-on-Sea · SS9 1SG ](/nursery/leigh-village-day-nursery-ss9-1sg-ey368849) [See all nurseries in LEIGH-ON-SEA →](/search?q=LEIGH-ON-SEA) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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