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RAFAKidz Cranwell

87 & 86C Wellesley Way, RAF Cranwell, Sleaford NG34 8HB
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RAFAKidz Cranwell, Sleaford
RAFAKidz Cranwell, Sleaford
RAFAKidz Cranwell, Sleaford

RAFAKidz is based at RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire. The facility was funded by the RAF Benevolent Fund and was purpose-built in 2005.

They provide affordable quality childcare and education in a safe and happy 'home from home' environment for children aged 6 months to 14 years. As well as providing care and education for early years they offer before and after school wrap around care for children who attend Cranwell Primary...  

Funding & Fees

£65.50 for a full day for a child under 5 years for parents in the military. We have a slightly higher rate for civilian families.

Available on request

Please contact the nursery for further information

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Katie Parkin (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 40

Registered Charity Number

  • 1154822

Total Places for Children

  • 112

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-17:45
  • Tuesday 07:30-17:45
  • Wednesday 07:30-17:45
  • Thursday 07:30-17:45
  • Friday 07:30-17:45

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 2 weeks at Christmas

Parking

  • There is plenty of parking at this nursery setting.

RAFAKidz Cranwell Reviews (47)

8.5

RAFAKidz Cranwell has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.540) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time RAFAKidz Cranwell has 47 reviews.

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Review from Toni R (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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Would 100% recommend this nursery to everyone. The staff are all professional, caring and kind. The outdoor space is amazing! There’s so much for children to do and explore in a safe environment. There’s an excellent menu with a huge array of freshly cooked Nutritional meals. My kids love it here and I know my children are well looked after by the incredible staff here.

Reply from Sonia Church, Nursery Manager at RAFAKidz Cranwell

Thank you for your lovely review. It is a pleasure to have them both attend RAFA Kidzone!

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Review from Helen M (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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My children have been attending RAFA Kidzone since they were 8 months old. The care they have received has been nothing short of exemplary. The staff are very supportive and caring and they have built up excellent bonds with my children. Because of this, they feel safe and secure and love to run into nursery in the mornings!! The facilities are outstanding (especially the incredible outdoor area!) and every day is full of varied activities to help them grow and develop in many ways.

Reply from Sonia Church, Nursery Manager at RAFAKidz Cranwell

Thank you very much for your lovely review! It is a pleasure to have them both attend RAFA Kidzone and watch them develop and grow!

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Review from Rachel S (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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My 2 and a half-year-old daughter has attended RAFA Kidzone from the age of 11 months. The care she receives from her key worker right through to the support of the catering team and administration team is outstanding. I could not want for more. The nursery follows EYFS and has a fantastic system called Tapestry so parents can see videos and photos of their children. The facilities at Kidzone are brilliant. An amazing outdoor area, tremendous interactive activities and a fantastic menu. I truly believe the team at Kidzone have impacted positively on my daughter's development and she truly loves attending.

I would also like to mention at such a time of uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the nursery has been exceptional with communication to parents, supporting parents and children and putting systems in place to adhere to the measures, whilst keeping the children, parents and the RAFA Kidzone team safe. Thank you.

Reply from Sonia Church, Nursery Manager at RAFAKidz Cranwell

Thank you so much for your lovely review. It is a pleasure to watch her grow and develop here at RAFA Kidzone!

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Review from Victoria R (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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I was very concerned about sending my baby to nursery but RAFA Kidz team really helped me with that worry, they keep me updated with everything my son does and I never feel like an over-anxious mother when I ring to see how he’s doing ( I do that a lot!). The meals plans are excellent, which has led to my boy eating anything and everything! My son loves the nursery, he has come on so much ahead of his friends who attend other nurseries, the close-knit team here have given him encouragement and care beyond what I expected.

Reply from Sonia Church, Nursery Manager at RAFAKidz Cranwell

Thank you very much for your lovely review! We love having him here at RAFA Kidzone!

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Review from Penny J (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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Nothing I say will show how much we love RAFA Kidzone. We have used the setting for the past 4 years for our two girls. Being a forces family isn't easy, especially with deployments, it can be a difficult time for the children, but all of the staff are brilliant and made it so much easier for us as a family. The 'parents' and 'grandparents' tea parties are always great, lots of extra activities for the children with a brilliant outdoor play area for them all to enjoy. I honestly have nothing bad to say, my girls have always loved it. The way the setting has dealt with COVID has been exceptional. Amazing home cooked healthy food, clean, professional and fun! such a friendly, personal, happy place, made this way by the staff. Thank you for all you do.

Reply from Sonia Church, Nursery Manager at RAFAKidz Cranwell

Thank you for such a lovely review. It is a pleasure to have them both here at RAFA Kidzone!

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Review from Daniel T (Father of Child) published on 29 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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RAFA Kidzone has provided the highest level of care for my daughter for 3 years. She will continue to attend the wrap around care they provide once she starts school. The unique meals and vast outdoor facilities are unrivalled by any nurseries in the area.

Reply from Sonia Church, Nursery Manager at RAFAKidz Cranwell

Thank you for such a lovely review! It has been a pleasure, we wish her all the very best in her next adventure of starting school.

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Review from Caroline W (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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I have a two-year-old and five-year-old who both attend RAFA Kidzone. They both love it and have thrived being there. The outdoor area is huge with lots of different areas for the children including a forest school and friendship garden. Staff are always very friendly and welcoming. The Senco team have been amazing with my son and have made me as a parent feel very supported. Most importantly both my children are happy at RAFA Kidzone and look forward to going. Couldn't ask for more.

Reply from Sonia Church, Nursery Manager at RAFAKidz Cranwell

Thank you for such a lovely review! It is a pleasure to have them both here.

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Awards / Recognitions (4)

  • Recipient: RAFAKidzDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
  • Recipient: RAFAKidz CranwellDate: Monday 04 Mar 2024
  • Recipient: RAFAKidz CranwellDate: Wednesday 20 Sep 2023

Meet the Team (1)

Katie Parkin Job Title: Manager Joined: 2021
Katie Parkin

Katie has worked for RAFA Kidz since 2021 and worked in Early Years for over 30 years and has a wealth of experience.

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