# Rascals Childcare Limited

Rascals Childcare Limited is a full-day nursery at Rascals Childcare Ltd, Huntingdon Hall, Talbot Avenue, RAYLEIGH, SS6 9HP, in Rayleigh, Essex. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.1 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rascals-childcare-limited-ey299101  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Rascals Childcare Ltd, Huntingdon Hall, Talbot Avenue, RAYLEIGH, SS6 9HP
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01268 786893
- Ofsted URN: EY299101

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY299101

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2005 (Reference EY299101). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY299101)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY299101)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY299101)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/155723)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Rascals Childcare Ltd, Huntingdon Hall, Talbot Avenue, RAYLEIGH, SS6 9HP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.592543,0.598795

- Station: Rayleigh, 0.2 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sweyne Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Rayleigh Mount, 0.3 miles
- Park: Brooklands, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.1 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Rayleigh Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Down Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Edward Francis Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (November 2019) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Wyburns Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Grove Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Our Lady of Ransom Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/our-lady-of-ransom-preschool-203840) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Fairview Under Fives Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairview-under-fives-group-2671315) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kindred Rayleigh](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-rayleigh-402033) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Born To](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/born-to-2631955) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Downhall Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/downhall-under-fives-ey403443) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-ey501527) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rascals Childcare Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rascals Childcare Limited Good at its inspection on 17 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rascals Childcare Limited take?

Rascals Childcare Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rascals Childcare Limited?

Rayleigh is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rascals Childcare Limited?

You can call 01268 786893.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY299101)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rascals+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJSZx-9mPb2EcR_QqjHy-ndmY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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