Rocking Horse at The Nursery Family

1A, Wey Court, Godalming GU7 3JE
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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 improved and increased the inside and outdoor space; created new rooms for both toddlers and pre-schoolers enabling them to have focussed learning activities and have created a brighter, updated environment for all.
Rocking Horse is a happy, friendly, safe and secure nursery focussed on offering a home-from-home experience for your child, where care for your child is at the centre of everything they do.

Rocking Horse runs a fun learning and social environment where your child can flourish and grow in confidence. Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the nursery. Children of all ages are happy and confident owing to the good partnership between parents, staff and children, which helps staff to meet the individual needs of the children.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Amanda Goacher (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Rocking Horse at The Nursery Family Reviews (67)

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Rocking Horse at The Nursery Family has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.113) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Rocking Horse at The Nursery Family has 67 reviews.

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Review from Justin L (Father of Child) published on 20 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our boys have attended Rocking Horse and we have had a wonderful experience with the nursery. Everyone there has gone out of their way to be helpful and supportive, the boys love all the staff members and both boys have benefited tremendously from a really focused, thoughtful curriculum.
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Review from Kirk O (Father of Child) published on 20 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 9-month-old daughter has been at the nursery for a few months now, and the care and support from the staff there is second to none. My daughter is always really happy when she sees her key worker every morning and you can tell when you collect that she has so much fun. The daily diary helps me to
see what she has done throughout the day, and to see what she has eaten etc. Food at the nursery seems varied and wholesome. My daughter loves to be outside in the garden with the variety of things for her to do, but her favourite is the water play from the pictures I have seen. The nursery ILD system is good and I can see observations/videos of my daughter's progress throughout her time at Rocking horse. I highly recommend this nursery, the staff go above and beyond for the children and parents.
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Review from Sophie B (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends Rocking Horse Nursery 3 full days from 8 am- 6 pm, she has gained so much confidence and has learnt a variety of skills whilst being here. Every nursery morning she is keen and confident with going to nursery and settles in at ease. She has a great relationship with each member of
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I love the learning log online that I can view and see what she has been doing/learning.

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Review from Serena G (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter joined Rocking Horse a year ago. Since starting there her confidence has rocketed. The staff are all amazing and even those not in her room always take an interest in her and have a real bond with her. The local excursions they do are an added bonus (visits to Care Homes, Birdworld). As
are the external people they have come into the nursery for extra learning (Music Mayhem, Spanish and cooking when they get to 3.) I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Rocking Horse to any other parents.
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Review from Emma S (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Rocking horse is a lovely, calm setting with caring and kind staff.
The child to carer ratio means the children get the attention they need.
My little one loves it there and has thrived ever since we moved him from his previous nursery, which OFSTED had rated Outstanding.
Our little one hadn’t
settled well at this first nursery and was clearly not enjoying the experience. We were worried about moving him but within days he was a different child, he was happy, energetic and keen to go. We were delighted and felt incredibly happy with our decision.
We have not looked back! That was 2 years ago!
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Review from Zoe (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Rocking Horse Nursery provide outstanding childcare across the board! From baby to prepare for school and early years curriculum. The staff build strong bonds with all the children and really take time to get to know them as individuals. They also communicate brilliantly with parents. My child has allergies
and Rocking Horse Nursery have provided exemplary care for him throughout. I trust them completely to look after my child. My only regret is that my son has to go to school in September!
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Review from Lindsay D (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my daughter and currently my son have attended Rocking Horse and I can only say positive things regarding the staff, location, food, and the general high level of care they have both received.
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Review from Andrew B (Father of Child) published on 7 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl has been attending Rocking Horse for fourteen months, started when she was ten months old. She loves the nursery and is excited from the second we pull up. The staff are warm and friendly there is a family feel across all the rooms. This is reflected in the fact the staff are all long
time members. Our little girl has flourished in this environment which is what we looked for when viewing local nurseries. Activities are always different and the smile on little ones face at the end of the day is what keeps us here. Keep up the amazing awesome job you all do.
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Review from Natalie L (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mt little girl has been at nursery for just over 6 months and loves going, it gives her a chance to play and be around other people without me. The staff are fantastic and the rooms are lovely. This is my second child to go there and would highly recommend it.
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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending the nursery since he was 10 months old. He is approaching 3 years old and has grown and flourished in the nursery's environment. The staff are friendly, warm and kind. There is not a high turnover of staff which I feel is important for consistency for the children. I have been
happy with my son's care throughout his time there, and feel they have been very accommodating with my work changes etc.
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Review from Faye R (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our children have attended Rocking Horse and I could not recommend it more. My children are very different and have both flourished here. This is due to the experience, genuine affection and nature of all the staff. There is always new and interesting seasonal activities arranged as well as
music sessions and even Spanish classes. Children are developed in a lovely environment inside and out. We could not ask for anything more from a nursery when we see how happy our children are at the end of the day.
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Review from Georgia K (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Rocking Horse Nursery is a perfect place for developing babies, toddlers and young children abilities at all levels. The staff are extremely friendly and professional but most important they understand each child's needs and work closely with the parents through constructive feedback to make sure that
each child is happy.
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Review from Jackie (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Rocking horse Nursery is a fantastic nursery. I have experience of 2 nurseries in Godalming with my older child but when the time came to select a nursery for my 2nd child I did not hesitate to select Rocking horse.


My son runs to the door of the nursery at drop off time and barely looks back, I

should be offended but I am just delighted that he is still excited to go and see his friends and carers, I think this speaks volumes. He loves playing in the garden and exploring all the games and going to music class, he genuinely loves his days at nursery.


The nursery has such a warm, friendly atmosphere. All of the staff are lovely and my son adores his key workers. The continuity of care is really important to me and this is one of the reasons I chose Rocking horse. There is very little staff turnover, most of the staff that cared for my daughter are still there, I think this demonstrates that the staff are happy and happy staff make for a secure, happy environment for the children.

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Review from Andrea L (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are extremely happy with the facilities and the learning opportunities that Rocking Horse provides our son. The atmosphere is always a happy one and every child is treated as an individual. The staff have all got to know him and so there are no 'scary' people around! He feels comfortable with everybody
and knows that he can talk to or go to any member of staff if he wants to. We feel confident leaving our son in their capable hands and know that he will have an enjoyable time. There is plenty of information displayed around to keep you up to date if you turn up to collect at a busy time. We would totally recommend Rocking Horse.
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Review from Rowena D (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Rocking Horse is an excellent nursery for my son to flourish in. He has become so confident and happy there. He started at 11 months and it has been a pleasure to see him make happy bonds with his carers. The nursery is excellent, homely and a lovely environment for him. He loves the outside space,
the activities and is always eating very well. My 4.5-year-old daughter uses the after school club when we need it and she also loves the friendly atmosphere. Thank you to all who have made his nursery journey so good.
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Review from Joanna B (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery with friendly staff who are concerned with wellbeing and development of children. My daughter loves it so much she doesn't want to leave. It's like a small family where they all play together and is not overcrowded like some other nurseries seem
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Review from Lucy (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery,made by the caring and friendly staff that make the children feel so settled. My little boy only goes 1 day per week yet he loves it and always talks excitedly about all the fun he has!
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Review from Victoria W (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Rocking Horse Nursery is a fantastic safe place for children to be. My daughter attended from 9months until school age, and my 16 month old son is currently attending and will do until school. My daughter learnt so much and gained so much confidence there. The carers are so welcoming nice and very experienced.
They helped my daughter meet so many goals in learning and toilet training, walking etc. I knew that my son would go; I wouldn't use anyone else. I feel so content leaving them in their care!
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Review from Tom M (Father of Child) published on 21 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended Rocking Horse Nursery in Godalming from the age of 9 months until she went to school and as far as I can tell enjoyed every minute she was there. The family atmosphere at the Nursery was immediately apparent (something I didn't get in other nurseries I visited when choosing) and
something that continued all the time. There always seemed to be lots going on and everyone (from key workers to kitchen staff) seemed to know exactly who my daughter was and who her parents were. Rocking Horse Nursery always felt like a home from home for our daughter and you could tell how much she enjoyed it by the tears at the END of the day rather than at the start.
Our experience has been so positive that I have always suggested Rocking Horse Nursery to friends and family (my niece also loves it) and my son now goes there as well (just as positive an experience). I cannot think of anyone outside of my family I would rather leave my children with!
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Review from Louise (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy with Rocking Horse Nursery. The activities are fun and developmental and offer a choice and a wide range that I couldn't offer at home. It feels like nothing is too much for them and it's clear to see that the staff enjoy working there which is very important! I have recommended Rocking
Horse to many of my friends, some of whom have now moved their children to great success. I can honestly say that all the staff are great, the handovers at the end of each day are always good, even if I am the last to pick up. Both my children enjoy their time there very much and we feel very confident leaving them there. They have even helped my fussy eater expand his palate from just pasta and chocolate which is no mean feat!
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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.113)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.113) out of 10 for Rocking Horse at The Nursery Family is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.646 for Rocking Horse at The Nursery Family is calculated as follows: ( (72 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.646
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.467 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Rocking Horse at The Nursery Family is based on 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.8
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 60 number of registered child places is 12. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 12 = 0.667
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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