# Rocking Horse Montessori Nursery

Rocking Horse Montessori Nursery is a full-day nursery at 1 The Stables, Carla Beck Lane, Carleton, Skipton, BD23 3BU, in Carleton-in-Craven, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 72 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rocking-horse-montessori-nursery-2683803  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 The Stables, Carla Beck Lane, Carleton, Skipton, BD23 3BU
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 01756 796323
- Website: https://rockinghorsemontessori.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2683803

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 May 2024, 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/16/2683803

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2022 (Reference 2683803). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2683803)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2683803)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2683803)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1861347)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 1 The Stables, Carla Beck Lane, Carleton, Skipton, BD23 3BU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.941064,-2.034228

- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

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

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton Endowed CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Brooklands School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (December 2019) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Greatwood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Brougham Street Nursery School | Nursery | 0–5 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Bradleys Both Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Acorns Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-2706000) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Acorns Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-2782041) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [First Steps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-ey372710) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.2 miles |
| [Brougham Street Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brougham-street-nursery-school-ey396595) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [First Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-ey259565) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.7 miles |
| [Stepping Stones](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-ey312228) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Rocking Horse Montessori Nursery's opening hours?

Rocking Horse Montessori Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Rocking Horse Montessori Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rocking Horse Montessori Nursery Good at its inspection on 8 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rocking Horse Montessori Nursery take?

Rocking Horse Montessori Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rocking Horse Montessori Nursery?

Skipton is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rocking Horse Montessori Nursery?

You can call 01756 796323 and visit rockinghorsemontessori.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2683803)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rocking+Horse+Montessori+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJO3OaTqrze0gRzHF2WZnGJCg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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