# The Rocking Horse Nursery

The Rocking Horse Nursery is a full-day nursery at Rocking Horse Nursery, 229 Cinderhill Road, NOTTINGHAM, NG6 8SE, in Cinderhill, Nottingham. It is registered for 29 children. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 14 reviews (October 2026). It is run by The Rocking Horse Child Care Centres Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rocking-horse-nursery-2884195  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Rocking Horse Nursery, 229 Cinderhill Road, NOTTINGHAM, NG6 8SE
- Registered places: 29
- Phone: 0115 976 3322
- Website: http://www.rhnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Rocking Horse Child Care Centres Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-rocking-horse-child-care-centres-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2884195

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2026 (Reference 2884195). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2884195)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2884195)
- Registered places: 29 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2884195)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/217016)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Rocking Horse Nursery, 229 Cinderhill Road, NOTTINGHAM, NG6 8SE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.990235,-1.199666

- Station: Cinderhill, under 0.1 miles
- Station: Phoenix Park, 0.3 miles
- Station: Highbury Vale, 0.4 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Phoenix Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Broxtowe Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Stockhill Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Nottingham there are about 4 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabtree Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hempshill Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Old Basford School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Southwark Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Green Crescent School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Cantrell Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate (March 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kidz Kaboom](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-kaboom-2680443) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Phoenix Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-park-nursery-ey552478) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Pre-School Learning Alliance Bulwell Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pre-school-learning-alliance-bulwell-childcare-ey295475) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Tick Tock All Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tick-tock-all-stars-nursery-2650146) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tiny World Stockhill Lane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-world-stockhill-lane-2737740) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Horsendale Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horsendale-playgroup-253134) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

The Rocking Horse Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 29 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Rocking Horse Nursery?

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

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

Cinderhill is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 0115 976 3322 and visit www.rhnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2884195)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Rocking+Horse&query_place_id=ChIJYfv_atbBeUgRl08CrJIGRUo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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