# The Rocking Horse Childcare Centre

The Rocking Horse Childcare Centre is a full-day nursery at Kingsway, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, NOTTINGHAM, NG17 7FH, in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 74 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026). It is run by The Rocking Horse Child Care Centres Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rocking-horse-childcare-centre-ey283280  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Kingsway, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, NOTTINGHAM, NG17 7FH
- Registered places: 74
- Phone: 01623 408330
- Run by: [The Rocking Horse Child Care Centres Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-rocking-horse-child-care-centres-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY283280

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 February 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/EY283280

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2004 (Reference EY283280). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283280)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283280)
- Registered places: 74 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283280)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/151013)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Kingsway, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, NOTTINGHAM, NG17 7FH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.093486,-1.242328

- Station: Kirkby in Ashfield, 0.6 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kingsway Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Morven Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Sorrel Drive Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Nottinghamshire there are about 3.2 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 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Morven Park Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Bracken Hill School |  | 4–18 | School remains Good (November 2021) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The West Park Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Annesley Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Kirkby Woodhouse School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Orchard Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bunnies Kirkby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bunnies-kirkby-2824380) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Lime Trees](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lime-trees-ey494067) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Brooklyn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brooklyn-day-nursery-ey257355) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Ashfield Plaza Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashfield-plaza-day-nursery-2745757) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Busy Bunnies Ashfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bunnies-ashfield-2821666) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Learning Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/learning-tree-nursery-258584) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Rocking Horse Childcare Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Rocking Horse Childcare Centre Good at its inspection on 24 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Rocking Horse Childcare Centre take?

The Rocking Horse Childcare Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 74 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Rocking Horse Childcare Centre?

The Rocking Horse Childcare Centre is run by The Rocking Horse Child Care Centres Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Rocking Horse Childcare Centre?

Kirkby in Ashfield is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Rocking Horse Childcare Centre?

You can call 01623 408330.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283280)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Rocking+Horse+Nursery+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJBSMbN6WVeUgRy91V99ccn0M)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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