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Rock a Tots UK

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
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5.0(2 parent reviews)
·164 Canford Cliffs Road, Poole, BH13 7ES · Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
Number of places
32 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

About this day nursery

Rock A Tots provides high-quality early years education for children aged 4 months to 5 years, fostering curiosity and confidence in a nurturing and family-focused setting. The nursery prides itself on offering exceptional childcare within cosy, secure environments that encourage learning through play.

With thoughtfully designed indoor spaces and expansive outdoor areas, Rock A Tots emphasises physical activity and exploration. The dedicated team delivers outstanding Early Years Education and builds strong connections with families to ensure each child's individual needs are met.

The nursery also offers nutritious, freshly prepared home-cooked meals daily. Rock A Tots operates from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, with daily sessions running from 8 am to 6 pm, and an option for an earlier pre-booked drop-off.

The nursery has several locations, each sharing the same ethos of nurturing young minds in bright, open settings with engaging outdoor play and quiet corners for discovery. They offer enriching activities such as Forest School, yoga sessions, and various local outings, adapting to the unique learning environments of each branch.

The staff are committed to supporting each child’s growth, offering a rich and varied learning experience.

Our ethos

Rock A Tots fosters curiosity, confidence, and learning through play in a nurturing, family-focused setting. They are committed to supporting each child’s growth with enriching activities like Forest School and yoga, adapting to individual needs within bright, open environments with outdoor play and quiet discovery areas.

What it's like

Leaders have worked hard since the last inspection to implement changes that have brought about improvements in the design and implementation of the curriculum. Children now thrive in the welcoming and warm environment. Staff provide a broad and ambitious curriculum, which is well sequenced to build on what children already know and can do.

Award-winning childcareFamily-focused environmentNutritious home-cooked mealsStrong emphasis on outdoor learningForest School sessions

Pricing & funding

For funded children, the nursery charges an optional meals and consumables fee. This fee is billed on a per-hour basis for each funded hour attended, with rates structured according to the age of the child.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • An optional meals and consumables fee is charged per funded hour attended.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday. Daily sessions run from 8 am to 6 pm with the option of an earlier, pre-booked drop off.

Food

Nutritious, homecooked meals prepared on-site daily.

Age range

4 months to 5 years

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Rock a Tots UK

Last inspected 7 November 2024 · Michelle Heimsoth

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 have worked hard since the last inspection to implement changes that have brought about improvements in the design and implementation of the curriculum. Children now thrive in the welcoming and warm environment. Staff provide a broad and ambitious curriculum, which is well sequenced to build on what children already know and can do.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have implemented changes that have brought about improvements in the design and implementation of the curriculum.
  • Staff use assessment effectively to quickly identify when a child may be at risk of falling behind and provide additional support.
  • Children use their imagination well and staff use books to extend their learning.
  • Children have good opportunities to count and use numbers.
  • Leaders monitor staff's practice well and place a strong emphasis on staff's well-being.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop further strategies to encourage children to compare groups of objects and begin to make simple calculations
  • 2support older children further in group activities to help them concentrate consistently and share their ideas.
Inspection #10361193 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff use assessment effectively to quickly identify when a child may be at risk of falling behind. They take swift and appropriate action, consulting with parents and any external professionals to provide additional support that children require.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from lots of outdoor learning and opportunities, including daily visits to the woods and gardens. They learn about building fires and how to act around fires to keep themselves safe. They thoroughly enjoy learning about different species of birds and the bugs they observed.

Parent Reviews of Rock a Tots UK

5.0
(2)
Donna Hunt
7 months ago

Absolutely love Rock a tots. My daughter has always been very shy but all the staff are amazing with her and have really helped her come out of her shell.

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James Freeman
4 years ago

Great setting and environment for the children. Staff are very friendly and interact with parents letting them know what the children have been up to. Children seem happy and settled. Definitely recommend 😊

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Inspection history

Date: October 2023

  • December 2024Good
  • November 2024Good
  • August 2024Inadequate
  • June 2024Inadequate
  • December 2023Good
  • October 2023Good

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