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The Rocking Horse Childcare Centre in Nottingham (NG6)
Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
Number of places
29 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Nottingham
About this day nursery
The Rocking Horse Childcare Centre provides private day care in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, offering a warm and welcoming environment for children to learn, play, and grow. With locations in Bulwell, Hucknall, Ilkeston, and Kirkby-in-Ashfield, the nursery aims to support parents in raising happy and healthy children.
The Centre prides itself on creating a safe and joyful space, focusing on inclusive, responsible, respectful, and collaborative values. The nursery is highly rated by parents, consistently receiving positive feedback for its caring staff and supportive atmosphere.
They offer comprehensive childcare services, ensuring a nurturing and stimulating experience for various age groups, from infants to preschoolers. The Rocking Horse Childcare Centre encourages enrolment and provides easy contact options for inquiries related to their different branches.
What it's like
Staff provide good support for children's language and communication skills, fostering a love of books and stories through engaging storytelling and singing. They also teach children traditional games, encouraging fair play and creating a fun, exciting atmosphere in the nursery garden.
Private day careMultiple locationsWarm and welcoming environmentPlay-based learning
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for The Rocking Horse Childcare Centre
Last inspected 9 February 2023 · Teresa Lester
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Staff provide good support for children's language and communication skills, fostering a love of books and stories through engaging storytelling and singing. They also teach children traditional games, encouraging fair play and creating a fun, exciting atmosphere in the nursery garden.
Inspector highlights
- The manager and staff have created a curriculum that encourages children to develop the skills that they will need to gain in order to be ready for their eventual move to school.
- The manager has made significant changes since the last inspection, using feedback to evaluate the provision and create an action plan focusing on staff morale and development.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported, with the manager coordinating with key persons, parents, and external agencies to ensure good progress.
- Staff work closely with parents to keep them updated about their child's development and help them understand how to support their child's learning at home.
- Toddlers and pre-school children confidently use jugs to pour their own drinks and serving utensils, demonstrating a developing sense of responsibility and independence.
Areas to develop
- 1support children to understand, express and manage their emotions
- 2provide children with explanations to help their understanding of potential hazards, so that they learn to assess risk and keep themselves safe.
Inspection #254636 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak fondly about the staff who care for their children. They comment that their children are happy and enjoy attending the nursery.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. The manager, who is also the special educational needs coordinator, works with a child's key person, parents and external agencies to access the right support. They work together to plan and implement strategies that enable children to make good progress in their development.
Outdoor space
There is much laughter and excitement as children are discovered in their hiding places within the nursery garden. Staff complete daily risk assessments to help to keep children safe and ensure that the nursery environment, both inside and outside, is a safe place to play.
Parent Reviews of The Rocking Horse Childcare Centre
4.3
(7)
The mum Behind the Map
6 months ago
The Rockinghorse Nursery is an amazing, family-focused place that truly offers person-centred support. Despite the hurdles we faced as a family, the staff were always kind, understanding, and ready to help. It’s a clean, hygienic, and welcoming environment with no unpleasant smells — you can tell they genuinely care about the children’s wellbeing. My children grew in confidence, learned social skills, and even mastered potty training here. The team communicates well, adapts to individual needs, and always puts children and parents first. I was recommended by my sister — who was also recommended by our other sister — and since then, we’ve shared it with friends and more family members. That’s how good they are! I highly recommend The Rockinghorse Nursery — they’re simply fantastic! 🌟
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Reece Duncan
8 months ago
I would strongly advise parents to think twice before sending their children to Rocking Horse Nursery in Bulwell, Nottingham. My son has become unwell multiple times since attending — including frequent bouts of diarrhoea and, most recently, hand, foot and mouth disease. On more than one occasion, his pram was returned to me covered in faeces after being left at the nursery, which is absolutely unacceptable. These incidents show a serious lack of hygiene and care. Children are constantly getting poorly, and I have no confidence in the nursery’s hygiene standards or infection control. As a parent, I find this extremely concerning and feel the setting is not safe for young children.
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Tan Hatton
5 months ago
A fantastic nursery. The staff are all lovely and when my grandson went he always came out so happy and spoke highly about nursery
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laura foster
a year ago
Amazing nursery. Three out of my four children attended and one is currently attending. Kind, caring team, always approachable with a smiling face. They have time to listen and understand every query. Would recommend to everyone from all walks of life. Thank you for 12 years of great service!!. My children are kind and smart after attending from the age of nine months old, Happy children ❤️
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Jenny Harwood
3 years ago
So welcoming and kind, my daughter has been only going a few weeks and she always comes home smiling. Lovely atmosphere and the staff are always polite. Very reasonable price and fantastic for accommodating the hours/ days we need. Highly recommend !
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Inspection history
Ofsted records show this provider has closed and was never graded. There's no inspection history to display.
Frequently asked about The Rocking Horse Childcare Centre
About the setting
The Rocking Horse Nursery registered in 1988 and is situated in Bulwell, Nottingham. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year around. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm. There are seven members of childcare staff who work directly with the children. All staff have relevant early years qualifications, including one at level 6, one at level 5, three at level 3 and two at level 2. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- 254636
- Registered person
- The Rocking Horse Nurseries Ltd
- 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
- Inadequate
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