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They also seem to excel in social, and developmental skill level, compared to many of their peers.\n\nThey are amazing with the children, creating a fun, safe (minor bumps and bruises excepted) environment that seems to have most children buzzing to attend.\n\nCraig is an excellent chef (according to our daughter) and the food is made onsite using a lot of locally sourced ingredients.\n\nThey also have a horse living in the field next door, much to the children's delight.", "datePublished": "2023-07-08T15:06:31.594380Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "alex harrison" }, "datePublished": "2022-04-03T07:50:00.499517Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Scott W" }, "datePublished": "2019-03-20T14:35:19.696300Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Jenny Kavanagh" }, "datePublished": "2017-09-28T11:09:30.100Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/rocking-horse-day-nursery-nn12-8fr-219974#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "East Midlands", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=East%20Midlands" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Rocking Horse Day Nursery", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/rocking-horse-day-nursery-nn12-8fr-219974" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/rocking-horse-day-nursery-nn12-8fr-219974#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What outdoor space does Rocking Horse Day Nursery have?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Children use a large garden outdoors. 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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. Rocking Horse Day Nursery # Rocking Horse Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2022) · 4.0 (4 parent reviews) · Rocking Horse Day Nursery, 2 Freemans Way, TOWCESTER, NN12 8FR · West Northamptonshire Number of places 64 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2022 Local authority West Northamptonshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery What it's like Children are warmly welcomed into the nursery by friendly staff and develop strong relationships, helping them to feel safe and secure. They are curious and explore a wide range of toys and activities, showing care and consideration for their peers. Children demonstrate positive behaviours and have a good understanding of safety. Nursery under development ## 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://rockinghorsedaynursery.com/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Rocking Horse Day Nursery Last inspected 31 August 2022 Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children are warmly welcomed into the nursery by friendly staff and develop strong relationships, helping them to feel safe and secure. They are curious and explore a wide range of toys and activities, showing care and consideration for their peers. Children demonstrate positive behaviours and have a good understanding of safety. Inspector highlights - Management and staff create a sequenced curriculum that focuses on teaching children knowledge and skills to successfully move on to the next stages of development. - Staff support children to develop mathematical skills through everyday activities. - Children learn to be independent, with staff role modelling and teaching them to use cutlery and regularly brush their teeth. - Children learn about the wider world outside the nursery through exploring the local community. - The management team fosters a culture of positive and passionate staff who form a highly qualified and long-standing team and supports their continuous professional development. Areas to develop - 1 enhance the use of stories and books throughout the setting to support children's love of books and reading. Inspection #10138475 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50194733) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Rocking Horse Day Nursery Inspection date Aug 2022 Inspection no. 10138475 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50194733)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219974) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=rocking-horse-day-nursery-nn12-8fr-219974) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents give high praise to staff for the level of support their children and family receive. > They say the nursery feels like an extended family due to the staff's welcoming and nurturing nature. > They are fully confident in the care provided to their children. > Parents appreciate the effective communication methods used to ensure they feel fully involved in their child's time at nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well through appropriate personalised planning methods. Outdoor space Outdoors, children enjoy exploring the large inviting garden. They develop their physical skills negotiating obstacles, playing chase and using ride-along cars, and develop a love for nature caring for the nursery pony. ## Parent Reviews of Rocking Horse Day Nursery 4.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV3CR-dbBXf8bDT2Kb7pePLoI7iCOFgiLJ57JWEkN63ZZmqWi_0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Paul Hegarty (Cynar) 2 years ago My daughter is soon to move on from here, so I thought it worth a review, for future parents. An excellent nursery that didn't just meet my (unacceptably) high expectations, but has consistently blown past them and left them in the dust. Their ethos matches our parenting goes extremely well. The children regularly come out slightly grubby from having fun outside, and exploring the world around them. They also seem to excel in social, and developmental skill level, compared to many of their peers. They are amazing with the children, creating a fun, safe (minor bumps and bruises excepted) environment that seems to have most children buzzing to attend. Craig is an excellent chef (according to our daughter) and the food is made onsite using a lot of locally sourced ingredients. They also have a horse living in the field next door, much to the children's delight. 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[See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=474702298703580852&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: November 2003 - September 2022 Good - August 2022 Good - October 2013 Outstanding - August 2013 Outstanding - March 2009 Good - January 2009 Good - December 2005 Good - September 2005 Outstanding - November 2003 Good ## Frequently asked about Rocking Horse Day Nursery ### What outdoor space does Rocking Horse Day Nursery have? ### Does Rocking Horse Day Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### What is Rocking Horse Day Nursery working on improving? ### Where is Rocking Horse Day Nursery located? ### How can Rocking Horse Day Nursery be contacted? ### Is Rocking Horse Day Nursery a day nursery or preschool? ## Nearby day nurseries in TOWCESTER Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Rocking Horse Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Hedgehog Hill Day Nursery & Pre-School Towcester · NN12 8BA ](/nursery/hedgehog-hill-day-nursery-pre-school-nn12-8ba-ey458492) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Crazy 4 Kids Nicholas Hawksmoor Out Of School Club & Pre-School Towcester · NN12 6JA ](/nursery/crazy-4-kids-nicholas-hawksmoor-out-of-school-club-pre-school-nn12-6ja-ey537392) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Towcester Tots Day Nursery Towcester · NN12 6AF ](/nursery/towcester-tots-day-nursery-ltd-nn12-6af-ey414844) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### KidsStop Towcester · NN12 6AF ](/nursery/kidsstop-nn12-6af-2598835) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.7 mi ### Little Dragons Day Nursery Towcester · NN12 8NE ](/nursery/little-dragons-day-nursery-limited-nn12-8ne-ey554359) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.6 mi ### Silverstone Pre-School Silverstone · NN12 8UT ](/nursery/silverstone-pre-school-nn12-8ut-219960) [See all nurseries in TOWCESTER →](/search?q=TOWCESTER) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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