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Rock of Ages Nursery # Rock of Ages Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Urgent improvement · Newington Free Church, St. Johns Avenue, Ramsgate, CT12 6JD · Kent Number of places 25 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected May 2026 Local authority Kent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Rock of Ages Nursery is located in Ramsgate, Kent, and offers care and education for children from one to four years of age. 45pm on Mondays and 8am to 5pm from Tuesday to Friday. It provides funded hours for three-year-olds. At its inspection in May 2026, Ofsted rated the day nursery as Good overall. The inspector noted that significant improvements had been made since the previous inspection. Children are happy, settled and confident. They develop mathematical skills, use their imagination, and learn about healthy lifestyles. Staff support all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, using strategies such as an enclosed space where children can go if they feel overwhelmed. Children develop their physical skills outdoors through activities like climbing and yoga, and additional funding is used to purchase equipment to support this. Ofsted found that the setting is inclusive and diverse. What it's like Children are settled, confident and happy, and eager to join in with interesting activities planned by staff who have high expectations. They develop mathematical skills, use imagination, communicate ideas, and learn about creativity through various mediums. Children behave well, are polite, empathetic, and caring, showing understanding of others while learning about healthy lifestyles and developing good physical skills through activities like climbing and yoga. Good Ofsted rating Experienced staff Inclusive environment Outdoor learning Supports SEND ## Pricing & funding 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://rockofagesnursery.com/admission-procedures/) ## Key facts Opening hours Mon-Fri: 08:00 – 18:00 Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Registered with Ofsted 2020 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Urgent improvement Last inspected May 2026 Headline: Urgent improvement Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard — Needs attention — Urgent improvement Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Urgent improvement Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Urgent improvement Children's welfare and wellbeing Urgent improvement Curriculum and teaching Urgent improvement Inclusion Urgent improvement Leadership and governance Urgent improvement Age range 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted report for Rock of Ages Nursery Last inspected 14 May 2026 · Kelly Hawkins Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children are settled, confident and happy, and eager to join in with interesting activities planned by staff who have high expectations. They develop mathematical skills, use imagination, communicate ideas, and learn about creativity through various mediums. Children behave well, are polite, empathetic, and caring, showing understanding of others while learning about healthy lifestyles and developing good physical skills through activities like climbing and yoga. Inspector highlights - All staff have made significant improvements since the last inspection. - Children are happy and enjoy the company of staff and each other. - Staff support all children to make good progress, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - The manager closely monitors the good quality of education and care that staff provide. - All staff ensure that the setting is inclusive and diverse. - The manager and staff use additional funding to support the individual needs of children effectively. - All staff have regular supervision meetings and discuss strengths in practice and highlight any training needs. - All staff ensure that the setting is inclusive and diverse. Areas to develop - 1 Strengthen parental partnerships to provide consistency between home and nursery. - 2 Extend opportunities for children to swiftly and fully engage in activities they show interest in. Inspection #10261796 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50305883) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Rock of Ages Nursery Inspection date May 2026 Inspection no. 10261796 Lead inspector Kelly Hawkins Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50305883)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2597939) 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://rockofagesnursery.com/) Newington Free Church, St. Johns Avenue, Ramsgate, CT12 6JD ## Explore day nurseries near Ramsgate - [Day nurseries in Ramsgate](/search?q=Ramsgate) - [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=rock-of-ages-nursery-ct12-6jd-2597939) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support all children to make good progress, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. For example, staff implement strategies that support children effectively. This includes providing children with an enclosed space, where children feel safe and are able to calm down if they become overwhelmed. Outdoor space Children develop good physical skills and learn to move in different ways. The manager and staff use additional funding to support the individual needs of children effectively and have purchased equipment to help children to develop their physical skills and build on their enjoyment of learning outdoors. Inspection history Date: October 2022 - May 2026 Urgent improvement - October 2023 Good - September 2023 Good - November 2022 Requires improvement - October 2022 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Rock of Ages Nursery ### Where is Rock of Ages Nursery located? ### What is Rock of Ages Nursery working to improve? ### Which curriculum approach does Rock of Ages Nursery use? ### How did Rock of Ages Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What outdoor space does Rock of Ages Nursery have? ## Nearby day nurseries in Ramsgate Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Rock of Ages Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Little Scarecrows Ramsgate · CT12 5BA ](/nursery/little-scarecrows-ct12-5ba-127366) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Fledgelings Day Nursery Ramsgate · CT11 0BS 5.0(19 Google reviews) ](/nursery/fledgelings-day-nursery-ltd-ct11-0bs-2497261) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### U1R Thanet Nursery Ramsgate · CT12 6RL ](/nursery/u1r-thanet-nursery-ct12-6rl-2722763) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### The Learning Tree Ramsgate · CT11 0LQ ](/nursery/the-learning-tree-ct11-0lq-ey545910) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Explorers Nursery Ramsgate · CT11 9SQ ](/nursery/explorers-nursery-ct11-9sq-ey410681) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.4 mi ### Playwise Childcare Ramsgate · CT11 7JX ](/nursery/playwise-childcare-limited-ct11-7jx-2801235) [See all nurseries in Ramsgate →](/search?q=Ramsgate) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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