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Rocking Horse Kindergarten in Coventry

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2025)
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3.6(28 parent reviews) ·Rocking Horse, Day Nursery, COVENTRY, CV6 4DZ · Coventry
Number of places
65 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2025
Local authority
Coventry

About this day nursery

Rocking Horse Kindergarten, located in Coventry, offers a nurturing Reggio-inspired environment for children aged nine months to school age. Registered in 2013, the nursery operates Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7am to 6pm, providing comprehensive childcare on non-domestic premises.

With a dedicated team of 24 staff members, Rocking Horse Kindergarten focuses on delivering a progressive curriculum that is continually developed to meet children's evolving learning needs. The nursery prides itself on fostering secure attachments between children and staff, ensuring every child feels safe and happy.

Children benefit from a rich outdoor play area that promotes physical development and offers opportunities for activities like riding bikes and exploring. The setting also places a strong emphasis on independence, encouraging children to self-feed at mealtimes and take responsibility for their belongings.

Leaders are particularly adept at providing support for children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), working closely with parents and external professionals to ensure tailored assistance and optimal progress. Parents consistently praise the good progress their children make and the detailed daily feedback they receive.

What it's like

Staff make good use of songs and rhymes to promote children's language. They are caring and attentive, building secure attachments. Children have plenty of opportunities to play outside where they develop physical skills. They behave well and demonstrate positive attitudes to learning, which prepares them well for the next stage of their education.

Good provisionOutdoor playSEND supportCurriculum developmentPromotes independence

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2013

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Rocking Horse Kindergarten

Last inspected 18 August 2025

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff make good use of songs and rhymes to promote children's language. They are caring and attentive, building secure attachments. Children have plenty of opportunities to play outside where they develop physical skills. They behave well and demonstrate positive attitudes to learning, which prepares them well for the next stage of their education.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff make good use of songs and rhymes to promote children's language.
  • Children have plenty of opportunities to play outside where they develop physical skills.
  • Leaders have worked hard to develop and implement a curriculum that is progressive and tailored to what children need to learn at different stages of their development.
  • Staff plan a range of fun and exciting activities for children to access.
  • Leaders are swift to put in place support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Children's independence is promoted well.
  • Parents report that their children make good progress during their time at the nursery.
  • Leaders and staff have developed a learning environment that positively promotes the development of all children.

Areas to develop

  • 1Enhance the quality of staff's interactions with children to extend and challenge their learning, maximising the progress they make.
  • 2Support staff to identify and plan for children's next steps in learning, helping them to make the best possible progress.
Inspection #10405579 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders are swift to put in place support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They seek the advice and assistance of additional professionals to ensure that children receive the specialist support they need to help them make the best possible progress. Leaders and staff work closely in partnership with parents to support children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Children have plenty of opportunities to play outside where they develop physical skills, excitedly steer and manoeuvre bikes around tracks, and enjoy chasing after hoops they roll down hills. Babies also learn to climb steps and balance as they are encouraged by staff to cross small bridges. Staff receive training to develop and adapt outdoor play opportunities, with children learning how to plant and care for growing sunflowers, promoting curiosity and understanding of the world.

Parent Reviews of Rocking Horse Kindergarten

3.6
(28)
Louisha Arabella Douglin
3 months ago

I’ve had such a lovely experience with this nursery. My 2 year old settled in really well, and that’s 100% down to how kind, patient, and attentive the staff are. They genuinely care about the children and it shows every day. The environment feels safe, nurturing, and fun, and I love seeing how much my little one is learning and growing. Communication has also been great, which gives me real peace of mind as a parent. I’m so happy I chose this nursery and would definitely recommend it.

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Shinas Sharaf
2 months ago

Our son settled into the daycare much faster than we expected. The staff are exceptional, very caring and supportive. The environment is warm, safe, and welcoming for children. He genuinely enjoys going there every day. We would highly recommend Rocking Horse☺️🎉

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Patricia Vilhena D. Ferrari
3 months ago

My son absolutely loves going to Rocking Horse. He has so much fun there, and the team provides very close, attentive support to his development. Whenever I have questions or suggestions, they listen carefully and always follow through with actions. On top of that, there is plenty of parking and a wonderful outdoor garden, which makes the experience even better. Highly recommended!

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Shan
2 months ago

On 16th September my son was left outside in the huge garden completely ALONE for an undisclosed amount of time. I got there to collect him and there were 3 members of staff in his room and none of them had a clue that he wasn’t even in the room. I’ve never been so heart broken. The manager Nabila then had an hour long talk with me in her office where she continuously slated the staff in the toddler room. Of course she then denied this the next day in front of the main manager Manjit. Another child was also left outside alone back in 2022. This nursery can’t even do the basics of a head count. Anything could have happened to my son that day. Avoid like the plague. Please don’t pay attention to the 5* reviews below - they are from staff members and do not accurately represent this hell hole 🫠

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gubzz m
3 months ago

Amazing nursery with caring, friendly staff and a safe, fun environment. The children are well looked after and clearly happy and confident. Highly recommend Rocking Horse Kindergarten Nursery

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2025

Date: August 2013

  • August 2025Good
  • April 2025Inadequate
  • November 2022Good
  • January 2017Good
  • August 2013Good

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