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Rockbourne Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
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3.4(5 parent reviews) ·Rockbourne Avenue, LIVERPOOL, L25 4TN · Liverpool
Number of places
90 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Liverpool

About this day nursery

Rockbourne Day Nursery Ltd, established in 2013 in Liverpool, provides a warm and welcoming environment for children aged 0-4 years. Open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, the nursery operates throughout the year, offering full-day care.

The dedicated team of 21 childcare staff, with 18 holding Level 3 or above qualifications, fosters a positive attitude to learning. The nursery provides funded early education for two, three, and four-year-old children.

With a strong focus on communication and language development, staff skillfully support emerging language skills through interactive engagement. The nursery also promotes children's health and well-being, encouraging outdoor play and incorporating yoga and mindfulness sessions.

They also integrate mathematical concepts into play, and teach children about life in modern Britain through activities like French and Danish celebrations.

What it's like

Children of all ages are very happy and confident at this warm and welcoming nursery. Babies in particular thoroughly enjoy singing songs as they join in with actions and use musical instruments. Toddlers explore with eagerness and enthusiasm as they independently choose what they want to play with. Children display a positive attitude to learning and are highly motivated. Children behave well for their age and understand what is expected of them, quickly following the instructions given by staff and relishing helping with small tasks. Staff have high expectations of what children can achieve.

Warm environmentHappy childrenStrong SEND supportSkilled staffOutdoor play

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 5.30pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2013

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Rockbourne Day Nursery

Last inspected 22 April 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children of all ages are very happy and confident at this warm and welcoming nursery. Babies in particular thoroughly enjoy singing songs as they join in with actions and use musical instruments. Toddlers explore with eagerness and enthusiasm as they independently choose what they want to play with. Children display a positive attitude to learning and are highly motivated. Children behave well for their age and understand what is expected of them, quickly following the instructions given by staff and relishing helping with small tasks. Staff have high expectations of what children can achieve.

Inspector highlights

  • Children of all ages are very happy and confident at this warm and welcoming nursery.
  • Babies in particular thoroughly enjoy singing songs as they join in with actions and use musical instruments.
  • Toddlers explore with eagerness and enthusiasm as they independently choose what they want to play with.
  • Children display a positive attitude to learning and are highly motivated.
  • Children behave well for their age and understand what is expected of them.
  • Staff have high expectations of what children can achieve.
  • Children's communication and language development is given high regard.
  • Staff weave mathematical concepts through children's play and experiences.

Areas to develop

  • 1Help staff understand the importance of modelling the correct pronunciation of words to support children's emerging communication and language skills effectively.
  • 2Strengthen staff's awareness of skillful questioning techniques so that children are consistently given sufficient time to think, respond and share their ideas.
Inspection #10232732 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is strong. Staff are extremely knowledgeable and are skilled at quickly identifying additional support and securing special interventions that children may need. Staff implement clear and consistent strategies in close partnership with parents. This supports all children to make good progress in their learning and development.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy outdoor play, where they develop a range of skills as they engage in energetic play. Children's health and well-being are promoted well. Yoga and mindfulness sessions help children to control and regulate their breathing.

Parent Reviews of Rockbourne Day Nursery

3.4
(5)
Jessie May B
7 months ago

Our son is very happy here. The staff are lovely and caring and Jo is a fab manager The rooms are clean and organised and the outside space is brilliant. It is hard leaving your child at a nursery but I feel like he is safe and cared for here :)

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Jemma Birchall
2 years ago

Wonderful nursery. My child has additional needs requiring to be peg fed. All the girls couldn't be more understanding helpful and thorough. Such a great team.

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Maria Stavarache
5 years ago

rude and unprofessional had an appointment booked to view the nursery no one was there , no phone call then lies over the phone when called them about it not sure how they run a nursery , will be putting an official complaint!

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Kate Davison
3 years ago

Lovely, caring team great with my kids

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Leanne Williams
5 years ago

Poor communication and unprofessional management

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Inspection history

Date: December 2013

  • April 2022Good
  • September 2017Good
  • October 2014Good
  • December 2013Requires improvement

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