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Rocking Horse Nursery in Newbury

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jul 2024)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·Newbury Racecourse, Newbury, RG14 7NZ · West Berkshire
Number of places
160 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
West Berkshire

About this day nursery

Rocking Horse Nursery, established in 1992 and nestled within the picturesque Newbury Racecourse, offers comprehensive care and education for children. The nursery operates from a modern building specifically designed to cater to the needs of early childhood development.

They provide care for children across various age groups, starting from babies as young as six weeks old, who are accommodated in two dedicated baby rooms tailored to their growth milestones. The nursery prides itself on delivering high-quality care and education within its contemporary facilities, emphasising great value.

They offer flexible session options including daily rates and full-time monthly care, with charges varying based on the child's age (under twos, two-year-olds, and over threes). Rocking Horse Nursery is committed to supporting families with childcare funding, accepting relevant government entitlements including assistance for up to 30 hours of care for children aged nine months and older.

The nursery regularly reviews its fees to ensure they remain competitive and advises prospective parents to contact them directly for the most current pricing information and to register interest early due to high demand.

What it's like

Children arrive at nursery full of joy and feel loved and cared for. They flourish exploring, investigating, and creating, with staff having extremely high expectations for their learning and well-being. Children learn and progress quickly through a highly ambitious curriculum.

Established 1992Located at Newbury RacecourseModern FacilitiesFlexible Session OptionsAccepts Government Funding

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Age range

6 weeks to 5 years (implied by 'under twos, two year olds and over threes' and general nursery context)

Opening hours

7.30am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1992

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Rocking Horse Nursery

Last inspected 17 July 2024 · Nicole Odell

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children arrive at nursery full of joy and feel loved and cared for. They flourish exploring, investigating, and creating, with staff having extremely high expectations for their learning and well-being. Children learn and progress quickly through a highly ambitious curriculum.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive at nursery full of joy to start their day.
  • Staff have extremely high expectations for all children's learning and well-being and role model kindness, care and respect.
  • Leaders and managers create a positive and warm environment for staff to work in, supporting their workload and well-being.
  • The leadership team has developed a curriculum that focuses intently on each child's learning and development.
  • All staff make sure that children feel valued and heard, promoting their understanding of democracy through voting systems.
Inspection #10346911 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents feel extremely lucky that their child can attend the nursery.

They are very happy with all aspects of their children's care and education.

They mention in particular the menu, the kind and caring team and the rapid progress their children make.

Parents are very thankful for the support and advice they receive from the nursery team.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is extremely knowledgeable and plans expertly for children's learning. She networks with other professionals for a team around the child approach and works swiftly to support parents and close any gaps in learning quickly. She visits schools to hand over in detail about children's needs when they move on.

Outdoor space

Children use binoculars to investigate in the garden, moving through long bamboo to look for fairies and treasure. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Rocking Horse Nursery

5.0
(4)
Aline Camargo Streva
9 years ago

Great Management, staff and environment! My son ask for Rocking Horse Nursery on weekends!=) He always come home talking a lot of his day at nursery ! Highly Recommended.

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David Probert
5 years ago

Excellent Modern Nursery with all facilities!

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Inspection history

Date: March 2010

  • August 2024Outstanding
  • July 2024Outstanding
  • September 2018Good
  • May 2016Good
  • April 2016Good
  • June 2013Requires improvement
  • May 2013Requires improvement
  • October 2012Inadequate
  • September 2012Inadequate
  • March 2010Requires improvement

Frequently asked about Rocking Horse Nursery

About the setting

Rocking Horse Nursery registered in 1992. The nursery is open from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays. The provider employs 51 staff, 28 of whom hold early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The setting receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

URN
110619
Registered person
Newbury Racecourse Plc
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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