# Rockinghorse Daycare

Rockinghorse Daycare is a full-day nursery at Lime Tree Barn, Welgate, Mattishall, DEREHAM, NR20 3PJ, in Mattishall, Norfolk. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rockinghorse-daycare-ey371024  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lime Tree Barn, Welgate, Mattishall, DEREHAM, NR20 3PJ
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01362 850409
- Website: https://rockinghorsedaycare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY371024

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 July 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/EY371024

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2008 (Reference EY371024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371024)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371024)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371024)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lime Tree Barn, Welgate, Mattishall, DEREHAM, NR20 3PJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.658279,1.022742

- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Norfolk there are about 3.9 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattishall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Footsteps Of Mattishall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-footsteps-of-mattishall-2507754) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bishy Barnabees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bishy-barnabees-day-nursery-ey373617) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [William Cowper Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/william-cowper-preschool-254350) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Little Owls Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-day-nursery-ey365260) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Little Footsteps of Dereham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-footsteps-of-dereham-ey440629) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Kings Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kings-park-pre-school-257907) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rockinghorse Daycare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rockinghorse Daycare Good at its inspection on 4 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rockinghorse Daycare take?

Rockinghorse Daycare is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Rockinghorse Daycare?

You can call 01362 850409 and visit rockinghorsedaycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371024)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rockinghorse+Daycare&query_place_id=ChIJoRzSCU3Y2UcRZop4Gw-TGZY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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