# Rascals Day Nursery

Rascals Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Old School, 400 Little Wakering Road, Barling, Southend on Sea, SS3 0LN, in Barling, Essex. It is registered for 61 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Polardreams Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rascals-day-nursery-ey415045  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old School, 400 Little Wakering Road, Barling, Southend on Sea, SS3 0LN
- Registered places: 61
- Run by: [Polardreams Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/polardreams-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY415045

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 January 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/EY415045

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2010 (Reference EY415045). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415045)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415045)
- Registered places: 61 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415045)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/34919)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old School, 400 Little Wakering Road, Barling, Southend on Sea, SS3 0LN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.567682,0.784307

- 6 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barling Magna Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Great Wakering Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Alleyn Court Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Thorpe Hall School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Poppets Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppets-pre-school-ey500685) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Wakering Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wakering-pre-school-ey540411) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Great Wakering Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-wakering-pre-school-ey501657) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Friars Centre Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/friars-centre-playgroup-2812159) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Rocking Horse Childcare Shoebury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rocking-horse-childcare-shoebury-2882092) |  |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Kids Kingdom Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-kingdom-daycare-2614010) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rascals Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rascals Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 4 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rascals Day Nursery take?

Rascals Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 61 children at any one time.

### Who runs Rascals Day Nursery?

Rascals Day Nursery is run by Polardreams Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415045)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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