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Rocking Horse at The Nursery Family
1A, Wey Court, Godalming GU7 3JE 
9.1 68 reviews
Rocking Horse at The Nursery Family, Godalming, Surrey
"Over the moon with this nursery. As a first time parent, sending your child to nursery for the first time is daunting, but I am so pleased…"   Read all 68 reviews
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Rocking Horse at The Nursery Family is Godalming’s hidden gem for childcare, and has a great reputation for high quality childcare and educational provision. The nursery recently had a makeover. They ... Read more

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The Nursery Family Reviews in Surrey (68)

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The Nursery Family has a Group Review Score of 9.7 (9.685) out of 10.
The Group Review Score is calculated using the average from all locations with a Review Score, and in addition 75%+ of all locations belonging to The Nursery Family must have a Review Score.

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Rocking Horse at The Nursery Family

from Georgia S (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Over the moon with this nursery. As a first time parent, sending your child to nursery for the first time is daunting, but I am so pleased with the outcome. Our boy absolutely loves it. He waves us off each morning and can't wait to get in for his breakfast! He's clearly made strong bonds with the team
there. They really know him well and it's clear to see. He does so much in the way of crafts and activities, he's always very ready for bed. He's learning a huge amount too - comes home knowing new animals or pointing to his nose, ears and eyes. He's still very little! We couldn't be happier. Thank you to the whole team
Reply from Hannah Harber, Family Experience Coordinator at Rocking Horse at The Nursery FamilyThank you so much for your lovely review. We completely understand how daunting the first nursery experience can feel, so we're thrilled to hear that your little one loves coming to nursery each day! It's wonderful to know he's made strong bonds with our team and that you can see how well we know and support him. We're delighted that he's enjoying the crafts, activities, and learning new things every day - from animals to body parts - and that he comes home happy and ready for bed! Thank you for your kind words and for trusting us with your child; it really means a lot to our whole team. Hannah
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Rocking Horse at The Nursery Family

from K C (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a wonderful nursery! My son started here at 15 months and the nursery has really supported him grow and develop linguistically. They have supported us when he had attachment issues and now he is almost 2.5 years old he leaves nursery and tells me how he's had a 'good day at nursery mummy'. The
staff are wonderful, caring and consistent. The food is healthy and I'm impressed with the variety. Since he's moved rooms I've really seen him change and develop new skills - cooking, painting, for example. The app that is now used under new management has definitely had teething issues but the nursery are working to improve these, which is great to see. I really am very happy to have sent my son here at the start of this educational journey.
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Co-ordinator at Rocking Horse at The Nursery FamilyThank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear how much your son has grown and developed since starting with us. It's wonderful to know that our team's care, consistency, and support have made a positive impact on your family.

We also appreciate your understanding regarding the app and are pleased to hear that you've seen the improvements being made. Your kind words truly mean a lot, and we're so pleased that your son's early educational journey with us has been such a positive experience.
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Rocking Horse at The Nursery Family

from Marta M (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great family atmosphere, with absolutely every teacher having the children's best interest in mind. Warm, welcoming, stimulating yet balanced approach. My son loved the creative play as well as messy play, which I found far too overwhelming at home. Both of my kids spent 3.5 years in the nursery and
loved it. It felt like an extension of our home, as teachers were happy to support the development of our children according to our needs and preferences. Cannot recommend them enough. Our family will miss you all.
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Co-ordinator at Rocking Horse at The Nursery FamilyThank you so much for your kind and thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear that both of your children enjoyed their time with us and felt supported in their learning and development. It's wonderful to know that our team created such a warm, welcoming, and stimulating environment - almost like an extension of home! Your kind words truly mean a lot to everyone here!
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Rocking Horse at The Nursery Family

from Hugh S (Father of Child) published on 28 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have been at the nursery since they were around 6 months old. The nursery is a warm welcoming environment where they genuinely care about the children, both their wellbeing and development. Our kids have loved it. Children have plenty of time to get messy, go outside, learn about new
cultures, each others and themselves.


The children get to go outside wherever possible, try loads of different foods and even see chicken being born.


I wish I could go.

Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Co-Ordinator at Rocking Horse at The Nursery FamilyThank you so much for sharing this lovely feedback! We are so glad to hear that both of your children have had such positive experiences with us since they were little. It's wonderful that they've had the chance to explore, learn, and grow in such a nurturing environment. We believe in providing rich, hands-on experiences and it's amazing to hear they've enjoyed everything from outdoor play to watching the chicks hatch! Thank you for taking the time to write such a kind review!
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Rocking Horse at The Nursery Family

from Jodie S (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are amazing, my daughter is always so excited to tell us about all the activities she has been doing.
Management are very approachable and have great realistic advice.
I could not recommend rocking horse enough to others.
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Co-Ordinator at Rocking Horse at The Nursery FamilyThank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter loves sharing her nursery adventures and that our team has made such a positive impact. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are grateful for your lovely review!
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Rocking Horse at The Nursery Family

from J H (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely welcoming nursery with friendly staff who are interested and engaged with your child's development both in and out of nursery. Child speaks about varied activities they have done each day from drawing and other creative pursuits to outdoor play, park outings and water tray play as well as much
more. It has recently changed hands and is overseen by a larger chain of nurseries now this has caused a few teething issues with food (they tried to make it more fancy) which means the kids are as keen on the food but once this is straightened out it is a great nursery filled with care.
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Co-Ordinator at Rocking Horse at The Nursery FamilyThank you for your kind words! We're so pleased to hear that you find our nursery welcoming and that our team's dedication to each child's development shines through. It's wonderful to know that your child enjoys various activities and shares their nursery adventures with you! We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the recent changes, we truly value the patience and support of our families and ensuring that our children enjoy mealtimes while maintaining a balanced and nutritious menu is a priority and we're working hard to get it just right.Thank you again for your review!
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Rocking Horse at The Nursery Family

from Kate S (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have been at Rocking horse since they were 10 months old. My eldest is now 3.5y, youngest is 17m. They love it there, they have a wonderful time and I drop them off knowing they are happy and safe. Rocking horse work with parents to ensure children's diet and sleep are kept as close
to how they are at home as possible.
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Co-ordinator at Rocking Horse at The Nursery FamilyThank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that your children have had such a positive experience with us since they were young. It's wonderful to know they enjoy their time here and feel safe and happy. We're also glad that our team has been able to work closely with you to maintain their routines. Thank you for wonderful review!
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Rocking Horse at The Nursery Family

from E H (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The rocking horse have been fantastic since my daughter started attending a year ago. They have been so attentive and truly care for her. They've always gone above and beyond, and even supported early potty training and the fact that she is learning two languages. She has so much fun and loves her days
there!
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Co-ordinator at Rocking Horse at The Nursery FamilyThank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're pleased to hear that your daughter has had such a positive experience with us. It's wonderful to know that we've been able to support her in so many ways, from potty training to learning two languages. We're thrilled she has so much fun and feels cared for - we truly enjoy watching her grow and thrive. Thank you!
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Rocking Horse at The Nursery Family

from D W (Father of Child) published on 11 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The change of menu and app are not helpful for the kids. I am not happy that the staff are repeatedly telling me he hasn't eaten lunch. And the app is frankly rubbish compared to the excellent app they used previously, that was much more child centered and outcome focused. I'm planning to email management
as the new owners have come in and made changes that no-one, kids, parents or staff seem happy with.
Reply from Amy Dolan, Marketing Manager at Rocking Horse at The Nursery FamilyThank you for your honest review. While we have moved away from our previous meal supplier, we now have an on-site chef who prepares fresh, balanced meals daily, including desserts. This also allows us to offer cooking sessions as part of our extra-curricular activities. Our menus, created with a nutritionist, are reviewed regularly to use seasonal ingredients, and we'll soon share our cookbook and weaning plan with parents. Regarding the app, we've been working with EY to enhance usability, and updates have already been made. We welcome further feedback to help improve functionality. Learning outcomes and progress are still shared via EYLog as before, but please let us know if any enhancements would be helpful. Changes to acquired nurseries are carefully assessed to enhance care and education. Please share any feedback with your Nursery Manager or email me at amy.dolan@isteplearning.co.uk. We appreciate your input.
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Rocking Horse at The Nursery Family

from Jo J (Mother of Child) published on 15 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son and daughter have attended Rocking Horse Nursery since they were 6 months old. They absolutely love it there! The staff turnover is incredibly low which makes such a difference and they are all so thoughtful and kind towards the children. My son will be sad to leave for school in September as
he has such strong relationships with the staff. I have been very impressed with the nursery, especially when you hear from others about their own experiences elsewhere. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a wonderful nursery for their child.
Reply from Nat Jones, Deputy Manager at Rocking Horse at The Nursery FamilyWe are going to miss him very much, but excited we will see him after school. It has been lovely having them both here and we still have little miss for a while.
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Rocking Horse at The Nursery Family

from Olivia G (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are always saying how glad we are that our daughter attends Rocking Horse Nursery. It has been a really positive experience in every respect. She always looks forward to going in and the staff are, without fail, friendly, enthusiastic and caring. I would recommend it without hesitation.
Reply from Nat Jones, Deputy Manager at Rocking Horse at The Nursery FamilyYour little lady has settled in so well and always has a smile on her face. We love having her at the nursery.
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Rocking Horse at The Nursery Family

from Kate B (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child is so happy going to nursery here. The staff are kind and really enthusiastic about being with the children. You can tell it is not just a job but that they really love being there and that is also reflected in their excellent staff retention. They make the day super fun for the children, tailored
to their interests and always different. They have a new outdoor area that is fun and varied. Communication is excellent and they give the children some great opportunities like raising ducklings and doing music and Spanish lessons. I would highly recommend the nursery.
Reply from Nat Jones, Deputy Manager at Rocking Horse at The Nursery FamilyThank you for your kind words. We all do love our job and helping the children grow in all aspects.
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Rocking Horse at The Nursery Family

from J K (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Rocking Horse Nursery has been the most wonderful place for our children. The staff are dedicated, nurturing and fun, making the nursery a warm and inviting place to be. Our children enjoy dancing, singing, learning Spanish, visiting local neighbours, celebrating national events, baking and so much
more. Communication is excellent and we always feel well informed of our child’s development and their day-to-day activities. Would recommend Rocking Horse to anyone!
Reply from Nat Jones, Deputy Manager at Rocking Horse at The Nursery FamilyAwww thank you! We love having your two at the nursery and will be sad when the big one goes too school.
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Rocking Horse at The Nursery Family

from Olga T (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Incredible nursery with excellent care. We have felt from day 1 that the staff genuinely care about each child, get to know them really well, and encourage them to grow and help them develop. They are sensible with illnesses and don't send kids home for no reason at the slightest sneeze (we hear of
so many others facing this issue). We can safely say no one else we know has had such a good experience! Our child always smiles when we ask him about his day and the staff!
Reply from Nat Jones, Deputy Manager at Rocking Horse at The Nursery FamilyIt has been lovely to watch your little man grow. It has been a joy to have him at the nursery.
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Rocking Horse at The Nursery Family

from R S (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic staff who genuinely care about each child. My child loves it there - he runs in happily every day and has developed so many skills and interests based on the hard work they put in.
The set up is great for the kids - the new garden is great - and the most important thing is the people who
are all lovely.
Reply from Amanda Goacher, Manager at Rocking Horse at The Nursery FamilyThank you! We look forward to watching him grow.
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Rocking Horse at The Nursery Family

from Lauren S (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could not recommend Rocking Horse Nursery highly enough, I’ve never experienced a nursery in the past that my child was so happy to attend - she really looks forward to going every day! The staff are all such wonderful people and truly care about each and every child.
Reply from Nat Jones, Deputy Manager at Rocking Horse at The Nursery FamilyThank you for this. We love having her here and seeing her develop her own little character.
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Rocking Horse at The Nursery Family

from J R (Father of Child) published on 30 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 2 year old daughter has a great time every day at Rocking Horse Nursery in Godalming. The staff are kind, caring and organised and are always willing to accommodate us in anything related to diet, behaviour, routines, etc. We would highly recommend.
Reply from Nat Jones, Deputy Manager at Rocking Horse at The Nursery FamilyThank you! We have loved having her at the nursery. She has slotted in and adapted so well.
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from Suzie L (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love this nursery. We've had one or both children here for several years now, and have been so pleased with the care they've received, the breadth of activities, and just generally how happy they have been. The staff are so kind and have given our children such a special start.
Reply from Nat Jones, Deputy Manager at Rocking Horse at The Nursery FamilyIt has been lovely watching both the children grow and thrive at the nursery. We have enjoyed watching them both grow into lovely children.
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Rocking Horse at The Nursery Family

from Toby M (Father of Child) published on 25 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my son (who is currently attending) and daughter (previously attended) love Rocking Horse Nursery. The team are great, and provide a safe and stimulating environment for the children and all the staff know the kids names even if they are not their key worker. The nursery has great facilities with
a private play area which feels very safe. My son has had great fun since his first day. He has made friends and developed socially, which is something we really wanted post pandemic. Even our older daughter who is now at primary school, still talks fondly of her time at Rocking Horse due to the great time she had there! I am very happy we chose Rocking Horse for both our children and couldn't recommend them enough!
Reply from Natalie Jones, Deputy Manager at Rocking Horse at The Nursery FamilyWe will miss seeing his cheeky smile in the mornings. It has been lovely having both of the children and will be sad to see you all go.
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Rocking Horse at The Nursery Family

from Jen T (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend Rocking Horse Nursery enough.
My twins love the staff, the environment and everything about the nursery.
One of my boys has additional needs and has come on in leaps and bounds. His confidence grows by the day and he always leaves with a smile on his face. Nothing is too much trouble
for the team. We will be very sad to say goodbye to the nursery when the boys go to school later on this year!
Reply from Natalie Jones, Deputy Manager at Rocking Horse at The Nursery FamilyIt has been lovely watching both the boys grow. We will all miss them here when they start their new adventure at school.
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