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Rocking Horse Nursery (Southport) # Rocking Horse Nursery (Southport) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2025) · 4.0 (1 parent reviews) · 35 Norwood Avenue, Southport, PR9 7EQ · Sefton Number of places 32 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2025 Local authority Sefton About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Rocking Horse Nursery (Southport) Limited, registered in 2002, is a well-established childcare setting located in Southport, Merseyside. With an Ofsted rating of "Good" from its latest inspection on March 6, 2025, it provides a nurturing and child-focused environment for children aged 0 to 4. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, offering full day care across 32 places with 68 children on roll. It proudly accepts government-funded early education, supported by a dedicated team of 13 childcare staff, including highly qualified professionals. The nursery excels at building strong relationships with children and families, ensuring a smooth transition into the setting and fostering a strong sense of belonging. The staff are described as positive role models, promoting a "can-do" attitude and encouraging children to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. What it's like Children are very happy in this child-focused and nurturing nursery. Staff prioritise building strong relationships with children and their families prior to them starting. This proves highly effective in helping children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to settle swiftly. Children show that they feel safe and secure as they confidently interact with new visitors. They introduce themselves and confidently show off their outfits for World Book Day. Child-focused Nurturing environment Strong relationships Good behaviour Problem-solving skills ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2002 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Rocking Horse Nursery (Southport) Last inspected 6 March 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are very happy in this child-focused and nurturing nursery. Staff prioritise building strong relationships with children and their families prior to them starting. This proves highly effective in helping children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to settle swiftly. Children show that they feel safe and secure as they confidently interact with new visitors. They introduce themselves and confidently show off their outfits for World Book Day. Inspector highlights - Children are very happy in this child-focused and nurturing nursery. - Staff prioritise building strong relationships with children and their families prior to them starting. - Children show that they feel safe and secure as they confidently interact with new visitors. - Staff are positive role models and frequently praise children for their achievements. - Children show good critical thinking and problem-solving skills. - Leaders and staff implement the curriculum for communication and language well. - Children learn about different cultures and traditions through a range of celebrations. - Partnerships with parents are a strength of the setting. Areas to develop - 1 Support staff to understand how to sequence the curriculum for mathematics effectively to support the development of early mathematical concepts for all children. - 2 Ensure staff consistently adhere to and maintain hygiene routines to promote children's understanding of how to keep themselves healthy. Inspection #10375981 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50274124) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Rocking Horse Nursery (Southport) Inspection date Mar 2025 Inspection no. 10375981 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50274124)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248043) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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Passionate staff ensure referrals are swift and work well with other professionals so that children who require additional support are supported in all areas of their learning and development. Leaders support staff to follow the advice received from other professionals when completing children's personalised learning and medical plans. These plans are regularly reviewed and adapted. In addition, leaders use any additional funding well. This successfully equips children with the skills they need for future learning. Outdoor space Children spend time in the outdoor area developing their physical skills as they run, jump and ride bicycles. ## Parent Reviews of Rocking Horse Nursery (Southport) 4.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKCfoBe86GdUVLcJ13M0yIQ0_dHQWDjcMX7gnix8EvNIHvO0Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Michelle Curry a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURmLWJlQzBRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b3ef964afadc7:0xa4d0837910c963ac) Reviews from Google for Rocking Horse Nursery (Southport). 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