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Ruskington Rascals Preschool # Ruskington Rascals Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2025) · Ruskington Village Hall, Parkfield Road, SLEAFORD, NG34 9HS · Lincolnshire Number of places 38 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2025 Local authority Lincolnshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Ruskington Rascals Preschool, established in 2005, operates from Ruskington Village Hall in Sleaford, Lincolnshire (NG34 9HS). This childcare setting provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2 to 4, with a capacity for 38 children and currently 16 on roll. The preschool is open during term time, offering sessions from 9am until midday on Monday and Thursday and from 9am until 3pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. The dedicated staff, which includes two members with Level 3 qualifications and one with a Level 6 qualification, consistently receive “Good” ratings across all inspection areas from Ofsted, including education quality, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Their approach focuses on individual learning needs, with a strong emphasis on developing communication, language, and physical skills through a variety of engaging activities both indoors and outdoors. The preschool effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and fosters positive relationships with parents, ensuring children feel loved and supported in their learning journeys. What it's like Children arrive happily and are warmly greeted by staff, following routines like hanging up coats and washing hands. They are eager to explore the environment, engaging in activities that develop fine motor skills and cutting skills. Children develop their physical skills through outdoor play, demonstrating determination as they run, jump, throw, and catch. Individualised learning Positive relationships Outdoor play Communication development SEN support ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday and Thursday: 9am - 12pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9am - 3pm Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2005 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ruskington Rascals Preschool Inspection date Mar 2025 Inspection no. 10368363 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50274562)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY309842) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=ruskington-rascals-preschool-ng34-9hs-ey309842) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Ruskington Rascals Preschool Last inspected 7 March 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children arrive happily and are warmly greeted by staff, following routines like hanging up coats and washing hands. They are eager to explore the environment, engaging in activities that develop fine motor skills and cutting skills. Children develop their physical skills through outdoor play, demonstrating determination as they run, jump, throw, and catch. Inspector highlights - Children arrive with a smile and are warmly greeted by the enthusiastic staff team. - Staff provide children with a range of activities and experiences that focus on children's individual learning needs. - Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour and are positive role models, supporting children to recognise their emotions and resolve conflicts. - Children enjoy their time outdoors and develop their physical skills, showing determination as they run, jump, throw and catch balls. - Staff have planned a curriculum to support children across all areas of learning, using information from parents to tailor activities to children's interests and abilities. - Children show confidence as they pour their own drinks at snack time and wash their hands. - Staff have positive relationships with parents, who describe staff as supportive and approachable. - Staff skilfully weave mathematical language and concepts as they play alongside children. Areas to develop - 1 Strengthen staff's interactions with children during self-chosen play to encourage them to benefit fully from the learning experiences. - 2 Enhance the support given to parents to extend children's learning at home. Inspection #10368363 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50274562) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff effectively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working with other professionals and making timely referrals to ensure children receive the necessary support to make good progress. Funding is used to provide resources and a trampette to meet sensory needs. Inspection history Date: January 2009 - March 2025 Good - March 2019 Good - July 2015 Good - January 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Ruskington Rascals Preschool ### What part of the country is Ruskington Rascals Preschool in? ### Which funded places does Ruskington Rascals Preschool accept? ### From what age does Ruskington Rascals Preschool accept children? ### How does Ruskington Rascals Preschool support children with SEND? ### What are the opening hours at Ruskington Rascals Preschool? ## Nearby day nurseries in SLEAFORD Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Ruskington Rascals Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### First Steps Nursery Sleaford · NG34 9FJ ](/nursery/first-steps-nursery-ng34-9fj-ey217413) - [ Awaiting first inspection 3.0 mi ### Clarence House Sleaford Sleaford · NG34 8BG 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/clarence-house-sleaford-ng34-8bg-2857322) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.1 mi ### Little Gems Day Nursery Sleaford · NG34 7EQ ](/nursery/little-gems-day-nursery-ng34-7eq-ey551370) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.3 mi ### SDN (Sleaford) Sleaford · NG34 7AP 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/sdn-sleaford-limited-ng34-7ap-2699117) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.6 mi ### Eslaforde Private Nursery Sleaford · NG34 7PU ](/nursery/eslaforde-private-nursery-ng34-7pu-ey395481) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.8 mi ### Country Kids Day Nursery Sleaford Sleaford · NG34 7RG 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/country-kids-day-nursery-sleaford-ng34-7rg-2604011) [See all nurseries in SLEAFORD →](/search?q=SLEAFORD) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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