Rascals
OutstandingBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Leigh-On-Sea for children from birth to 8+, open 06:00 to 01:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in March 2023. Open since 2003, with 53 places.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
SS9 4QWWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 8 March 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children flourish and thrive in this exceptionally wonderful setting. From the moment they arrive, children are immersed in rich experiences that motivate and inspire them to learn. Children receive the utmost care and attention from staff.
Interactions are sensitive and nurturing. As a result, children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the setting.
Across the nursery, children show deep engagement in their play. Experiences are highly ambitious and carefully planned to introduce children to the wider world.
- 8 March 2023Outstanding
- 24 August 2017Outstanding
- 15 August 2013Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Rascals
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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