--- title: "(Closed) Rocking Horse Nursery, Melksham — Ofsted-rated Good" description: "This nursery has closed. Rocking Horse Nursery in Melksham — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Rocking Horse Nursery # Rocking Horse Nursery in Melksham Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2023) · 3.0 (1 parent reviews) · The Old Brewery House, Bath Road, Melksham, SN12 8EF · Wiltshire Number of places 39 places Age range — Last inspected Feb 2023 Local authority Wiltshire 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 Rocking Horse Nursery in Shaw, Melksham, registered in 2002, provides full day care for children aged 06 months to 60 months. The nursery is open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, closing only for bank holidays and between Christmas and New Year. With a total of 39 places and 74 children currently on roll, the nursery has a dedicated team of 17 staff members, 15 of whom hold appropriate childcare qualifications from Level 2 to Level 6, including their chef. The setting prides itself on its welcoming and friendly atmosphere, where children settle quickly and develop a strong sense of belonging. Staff warmly greet children, helping them with their coats and encouraging older children to use name tags for their pegs. Rocking Horse Nursery excels in fostering independence and supporting communication and language development across all age groups through well-thought-out activities and gentle guidance. The nursery also has a large, secure garden where children can develop physical skills and a love of nature, including learning to grow fruits and vegetables during forest school sessions. What it's like Children settle quickly into their day at this welcoming and friendly nursery, developing a strong sense of belonging. They freely explore a wide variety of toys and games, engaging in well-thought-out activities that reflect their interests. The nursery supports children's physical skills and love of nature through a large, secure garden, and encourages independence and safety awareness. Welcoming and friendly Strong sense of belonging Nature-rich outdoor play Positive parent feedback Strong staff well-being support ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. Closed for bank holidays and between Christmas and New Year. Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2002 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Rocking Horse Nursery Inspection date Feb 2023 Inspection no. 10264392 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50212424)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY104146) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=rocking-horse-nursery-sn12-8ef-ey104146) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Rocking Horse Nursery Last inspected 15 February 2023 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children settle quickly into their day at this welcoming and friendly nursery, developing a strong sense of belonging. They freely explore a wide variety of toys and games, engaging in well-thought-out activities that reflect their interests. The nursery supports children's physical skills and love of nature through a large, secure garden, and encourages independence and safety awareness. Inspector highlights - Children settle quickly into this welcoming and friendly nursery and feel a strong sense of belonging. - Staff provide well-thought-out activities that reflect children's interests and needs. - Children understand how to keep themselves safe; for example, in the pre-school room, 'Safety Spies' check for anything that might be broken or hurt them. - The manager and deputy have high aspirations for the children and a well-thought-out curriculum with communication and language at its heart. - Children's language and communication are well supported through simple signs, spoken words, and vocabulary extension during play. - Staff understand the importance of giving children time to think and discuss ideas, fostering confidence through collaborative activities. - Staff encourage children's independence effectively, from younger children finding their coats and shoes to older children serving themselves at snack time. - The management team holds staff well-being in high regard, providing a new staff room for quiet reflection and planning. - Rocking Horse Nursery provides free early education for children aged two, three and four years. - Robust safeguarding procedures are in place, with staff having a clear understanding of how to report concerns about children's welfare. Areas to develop - 1 Provide more support to younger children to fully engage and explore available activities to ignite their curiosity further. - 2 Improve arrangements for children who do not sleep after lunch, ensuring they continue to benefit from resources and interactions that promote their interests and learning needs. Inspection #10264392 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50212424) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space All children develop their physical skills and a love of nature in the large, secure garden. Younger children enjoy climbing onto toy tractors, while older children learn to grow fruits and vegetables and prepare soil during forest school sessions. ## Parent Reviews of Rocking Horse Nursery 3.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUwrbZETaycnu8QwDTzSReP9krJCOj75tD0Yyw2lGYUmQa_jO7Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Gemma M 3 years ago Nice nursery but my little one was constantly catching stomach bugs. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNoOF8yakVnEAE!2m1!1s0x48717c5cfdbf95f7:0x3f8ab5d7c3fd2e9e) Reviews from Google for Rocking Horse Nursery. 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