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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. Rhymetime Nursery # Rhymetime Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jan 2023) · 4.0 (11 parent reviews) · Southbrook, Corby, NN18 9BE · North Northamptonshire Number of places 70 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2023 Local authority North Northamptonshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Rhymetime Nursery, located in Corby, NN18 9BE, is a highly-rated childcare setting that achieved an "Outstanding" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on January 4, 2023. Operating from a building within the grounds of Kingswood Academy, the nursery was established in 2003 and has since built a strong reputation for providing excellent care and education. The dedicated team of 16 childcare staff, 12 of whom hold qualifications ranging from levels 2 to 6, create a warm and inclusive environment where children flourish. The nursery welcomes children from 1 to 4 years old, with a total capacity of 70 places and 66 children currently on roll. Rhymetime Nursery is committed to fostering confidence and independence in children, ensuring they feel safe and secure while building strong bonds with nurturing staff. The setting offers a rich and ambitious curriculum, tailored to individual needs, allowing children to make rapid progress from their starting points. The nursery embraces cultural diversity and provides exceptional support for children who speak English as an additional language, as well as those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They also prioritise children's health and well-being, arranging regular visits from a dentist and encouraging healthy habits. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, all year round, from 8 am to 6 pm, and provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children. What it's like Children grow in confidence and independence rapidly in this very friendly, welcoming nursery. They demonstrate feeling safe and secure, building extremely strong bonds with the nurturing staff. Children freely explore the well-resourced setting, making choices and becoming deeply engrossed in play. The fully inclusive setting ensures all children have access to everything on offer, including daily outdoor exploration. Outstanding Education Nurturing Environment Strong SEND Support Ambitious Curriculum Parental Partnerships Cultural Diversity ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2003 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Rhymetime Nursery Inspection date Jan 2023 Inspection no. 10258565 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50206377)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY258797) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=rhymetime-nursery-nn18-9be-ey258797) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Rhymetime Nursery Last inspected 4 January 2023 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Children grow in confidence and independence rapidly in this very friendly, welcoming nursery. They demonstrate feeling safe and secure, building extremely strong bonds with the nurturing staff. Children freely explore the well-resourced setting, making choices and becoming deeply engrossed in play. The fully inclusive setting ensures all children have access to everything on offer, including daily outdoor exploration. Inspector highlights - Children grow in confidence and independence rapidly at this very friendly, welcoming nursery, building extremely strong bonds with nurturing staff. - Children freely explore the well-resourced setting, making choices and becoming deeply engrossed in play. - The curriculum is highly ambitious and very well planned, with staff taking a child-centred approach tailored to specific needs. - Staff support for children's developing communication and language skills is outstanding, promoting imaginative skills through role play. - Partnerships with parents are excellent, with staff working exceptionally closely to ensure children's care and learning needs are met. - Managers recognise the importance of children's health, going above and beyond to prioritise it through initiatives like regular dentist visits. - The very experienced manager and director provide strong support to their dedicated staff team, fostering continuous skill improvement and knowledge. - Staff enthusiastically model mathematical vocabulary, making children excited as they recognise numbers with personal significance and learn about capacity. - The nursery provides a wealth of support for children who speak English as an additional language, using resources that reflect cultural diversity. - Staff are highly successful at providing children with a rich set of experiences that give them an understanding of the wider world, such as during Diwali celebrations. - Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff demonstrating secure knowledge of child protection and robust recruitment processes. - The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. - The nursery employs 16 members of childcare staff, with 12 holding appropriate early years qualifications at levels 2 to 6. - The manager and director, along with the inspector, conducted a learning walk through all areas of the nursery to discuss the early years curriculum. Inspection #10258565 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50206377) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have excellent support. The nursery's qualified special needs and disabilities coordinator (SENCo) supports staff to quickly identify children's specific needs and swiftly implement action plans to ensure no child is left behind. She has a wealth of knowledge and provides fantastic support for both staff and parents, to ensure that gaps in children's development are closing rapidly. Outdoor space Staff ensure all children have access to everything, including a supply of summer hats and winter waterproofs and boots for children to use, allowing them to explore the outdoors daily regardless of the weather. Outside, children have fun splashing in puddles and staff use this activity to build on their interests. For example, staff include mathematical concepts, as children count down to jump and see who can make the biggest splash. EAL / language support The nursery provides a wealth of support for children who speak English as an additional language. Staff gather information from parents, and use books and other resources that reflect cultural diversity. Staff learn useful words in the children's home language, such as water and milk. ## Parent Reviews of Rhymetime Nursery 4.0 (11) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWJFPlm9xXiHlxhqv1f_gXME748QI9Dlx6Iu1AfGyYXzfu409U=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Andi Mavis 5 years ago Great Nursery, Jade and her team are very caring, helpful and understanding. For the little ones, it has plenty to do in and out. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURLcmV5SC1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x48779dd6cd439b7f:0x61fa260f7cd37ec4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXet1OHR5llHSukMb5zLDAxfnS2TlLKebRyj43_6mKHa7-TPrEP=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) tam thebam 2 years ago Very attentive and caring staff ALWAYS have the children's best interest at heart ♥ [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKcHRIVXVBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48779dd6cd439b7f:0x61fa260f7cd37ec4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWI583DT829q6wcD5NbTgItYYZEHkg5pfoHdmhec6QcbkkRDTdX=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Ben Fegan 9 years ago Lovely [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRclllWEJnEAE!2m1!1s0x48779dd6cd439b7f:0x61fa260f7cd37ec4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKYTx_c2RhdFQokwLw7L9FBVgv6n-cOVTHzaXJ_NuImfW6KAw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) James Johnson 3 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0b1ExZ3llRUZmTmpod1F6WmpTVVpvWDJWSVJXYxAB!2m1!1s0x48779dd6cd439b7f:0x61fa260f7cd37ec4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIGrzwxW273n28wYEgl0FseCfNcY2S6FJ5Z_2sXT3VdQAEnuA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jade Partridge 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2aHViWkd3EAE!2m1!1s0x48779dd6cd439b7f:0x61fa260f7cd37ec4) Reviews from Google for Rhymetime Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7059997213817274052&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023 Date: May 2011 - January 2023 Outstanding - March 2017 Good - June 2013 Good - May 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Rhymetime Nursery ### Where is Rhymetime Nursery located? ### What are the main strengths of Rhymetime Nursery? ### How does Rhymetime Nursery support children who speak English as an additional language? ### What are the opening times at Rhymetime Nursery? ### Does Rhymetime Nursery take babies? ## Nearby day nurseries in Corby Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Rhymetime Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Kingswood Community Nursery Corby · NN18 9HU ](/nursery/kingswood-community-nursery-nn18-9hu-ey537251) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Squirrels Day Nursery Corby Corby · NN18 0QF ](/nursery/squirrels-day-nursery-corby-ltd-nn18-0qf-ey356271) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.5 mi ### Rossett's Klubhauz of Play Corby · NN18 0EH ](/nursery/rossett-s-klubhauz-of-play-nn18-0eh-2702643) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Corby Corby · NN18 8QT 4.3(23 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-corby-nn18-8qt-ey486942) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Oakey Dokey Childcare Corby · NN18 9EJ 4.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/oakey-dokey-childcare-nn18-9ej-ey440387) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### St Brendans Parish Playgroup Corby · NN18 0AZ ](/nursery/st-brendans-parish-playgroup-nn18-0az-220068) [See all nurseries in Corby →](/search?q=Corby) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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