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RSC Nursery # RSC Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Sept 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 51 /52 Waterside, Stratford-upon-avon, CV37 6BA · Warwickshire Number of places 49 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Warwickshire 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 The RSC Nursery, located in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon at 51 and 52 Waterside, has been dedicated to nurturing young children since 1963. It provides a warm and intimate day care environment where children are encouraged to learn and grow through play at their own individual pace, fostering creativity and a sense of joy. The nursery operates with a commitment to experienced and consistent staffing, boasting a team with many years of shared vision in childcare development and achievement. This stability ensures a supportive and happy atmosphere for the children. The nursery embraces a mixed-age group approach, similar to a home environment, allowing children to move freely between various activity areas and develop new skills and interests with their peers under the guidance of staff. This philosophy is rooted in the belief that self-chosen play is crucial for children to make their own decisions, build relationships, and navigate developmental challenges within a secure, relaxed, and stimulating setting. The facilities are thoughtfully designed with both indoor and expansive woodland garden spaces, providing diverse opportunities for exploration, imaginative play, physical activity, and quiet reflection. Parents and families are actively encouraged to partner in their child's learning journey, with their contributions highly valued and respected. Our ethos The RSC Nursery believes that self-chosen play is crucial for children to make their own decisions, build relationships and navigate developmental challenges. They foster creativity and a sense of joy by encouraging children to learn and grow through play at their own individual pace in a secure, relaxed and stimulating home-like environment. The nursery also values experienced and consistent staffing and partners with parents in their child's learning journey. What it's like Children thrive in this exceptionally nurturing and inclusive environment. Children arrive at nursery with high levels of enthusiasm and anticipation for the day and excitedly greet their friends and the staff. This inspirational nursery places children at the heart of all it does. Small, friendly day care Experienced staff team Mixed age groups Extensive woodland garden ## Pricing & funding A commitment fee is required to secure a place, which is refunded on the first invoice. No further information is provided regarding standard session rates, age-specific fees, or other charges. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Good to know - A commitment fee of £100 is required to secure a place. - The commitment fee is refunded from the first invoice. - The fee is non-refundable if the place is not taken up. ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 6pm, for 50 weeks of the year, closing for bank holidays and for two weeks at Christmas Staff Staff ratios are 1:3 for 0-2 year olds, 1:4 for 2-3 year olds and 1:8 for 3-5 year olds. Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of RSC Nursery Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10398510 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287995)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2728514) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.rsc.org.uk/nursery) 51 /52 Waterside, Stratford-upon-avon, CV37 6BA Opening hours 8am to 6pm, for 50 weeks of the year, closing for bank holidays and for two weeks at Christmas [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.70464/52.19082/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Stratford-upon-avon - [Day nurseries in Stratford-upon-avon](/search?q=Stratford-upon-avon) - [Day nurseries in West Midlands](/search?q=West+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=rsc-nursery-cv37-6ba-2728514) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for RSC Nursery Last inspected 3 September 2025 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Children thrive in this exceptionally nurturing and inclusive environment. Children arrive at nursery with high levels of enthusiasm and anticipation for the day and excitedly greet their friends and the staff. This inspirational nursery places children at the heart of all it does. Inspector highlights - Leaders are highly visible, responsive and committed to continuous improvement. - Staff ensure the highest quality of education for all children and that each child has a precisely planned education programme that reflects their individual needs and interests. - Children benefit from extremely healthy and nutritious meals and snacks, which they relish. - The setting offers an extremely well-resourced and stimulating environment that captivates children's interests and enables them to make independent choices about their play. - Mealtimes are sociable occasions where children sit together as a family group, eat at tables laid with tablecloths and cutlery and pour their own drinks from jugs. Inspection #10398510 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287995) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the care and education the setting provides. > They say that their children thrive and are at the heart of all decisions made by staff in a diverse and vibrant environment. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are provided with the challenge that they need. Outdoor space The outdoor environment is a rich and integral part of the curriculum, offering children daily opportunities for exploration, creativity and physical development. Children have access to a vast space to run, explore and develop their gross motor skills. ## Parent Reviews of RSC Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJQaqeaf0qFpZAFMzoPoWrSDP4nnvwrwAS3hIfJaBf1HihMgsXC=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Lola Spetsioti 2 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20xaVMwUllVemhtTURkSVZtRlBlVVJEVWtzd1RrRRAB!2m1!1s0x4870ce31ea0cadfb:0x48f3866e39504578) Reviews from Google for RSC Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5256692998037587320&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: September 2025 - September 2025 Outstanding - September 2025 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about RSC Nursery ### What is the age range at RSC Nursery? ### Who makes up the team at RSC Nursery? ### What do parents value about RSC Nursery? ### When was RSC Nursery established? ### How does RSC Nursery support children with SEND? ## About the setting RSC Nursery opened in 1963 and re-registered in 2023. It is located in Waterside, Stratford-Upon-Avon. It is run by RSC Enterprise Ltd and is a department within the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC). The nursery provides funded early education for eligible children. The nursery employs 14 members of childcare staff, with 12 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. 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