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Inside the nursery there are five different rooms, catering to children of different ages and stages of development. Children are guided through the nursery by a team of kind and experienced practitioners who work hard to ensure that children feel safe and at home. With endless opportunities to play, learn and explore,...
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesGroup / Owner
- RAFAKidz
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Laura Bologna(Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 633
Registered Charity Number
- 1154822
Total Places for Children
- 103
Age Range
- from 1 years 3 months
- to 4 years 11 months
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-17:30
- Tuesday07:30-17:30
- Wednesday07:30-17:30
- Thursday07:30-17:30
- Friday07:30-17:30
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Parking
- They have a car park directly outside the setting - please be aware of the one way system whereby you need to drive directly in front of the building following the road around to the car park.
Funding & Fees
Available on request
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RAFAKidz Brize Norton Reviews (43)
RAFAKidz Brize Norton has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.835) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time RAFAKidz Brize Norton has 43 reviews.
Extremely happy with the nursery! My little one has settled well and is now excited to come to nursery. He has learned new signs which I am very impressed by. He does many exciting activities on the days he is in and always comes home happy!
Thank you so much for your positive and amazing feedback as we really appreciate working with our parents and your feedback is so crucial to address and improve our daily commitment. Thank you again for choosing RAFAKidz Brize Norton to look after and care your precious one. Laura Bologna (Nursery Manager)
Staff were supportive of both myself and my daughter starting nursery, especially as a anxious first time mum. There is always a welcoming face waiting at the door for the children.
Thank you so much for your positive and amazing feedback as we really appreciate working with our parents and your feedback is so crucial to address and improve our daily commitment. Thank you again for choosing RAFAKidz Brize Norton to look after and care your precious one. Laura (Nursery Manager)
My child has settled in well and loves coming and never wants to go home. The staff are so lovely and very welcoming. My child is very looked after and wouldn't want my child going anywhere else. Love that I get updates on my little one's day.
Thank you so much for your positive and amazing feedback as we really appreciate working with our parents and your feedback is so crucial to address and improve our daily commitment. Thank you again for choosing RAFAKidz Brize Norton to look after and care your precious one. Laura (Nursery Manager)
Lovely nursery. My daughter started in Sept 2025 and has settled in really well. She is thriving and we never have any problems with her not wanting to go in. Fantastic.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you and your child are happy with the care and support provided at our nursery.
Our team works hard to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for...
From the very beginning, the staff have been exceptional. They are attentive, nurturing, and genuinely invested in every child's wellbeing and development. It's clear that they don't just see this as a job - they truly care. Our daughter absolutely loves going in each day and has thrived in their care. The bonds she has formed with the team speak volumes about the warmth and consistency they provide.
She attends four full days a week, and we have complete confidence in the support, structure, and encouragement she receives. The communication with parents is excellent, and we're always kept informed about her progress, activities, and achievements.
Thank you to Bunnies and Ivy for all you have done for our little girl.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you and your child have had such a positive experience with us. Our team works very hard to create a warm, safe, and engaging environment where children feel happy and supported in their learning and...
Overall, we truly cannot fault the nursery and would highly recommend it to all our friends. It has been a fantastic experience for our family.
Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful feedback. We are absolutely delighted to hear that you and your two children are having such a positive experience with us. Our team works very hard to create a safe, nurturing, and happy environment, so it truly means a lot to know...
Really friendly staff and my daughter has settled really well. With regular observations and a good mix of food on offer. My daughter has developed some lovely bonds with members of staff and she seems very happy
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We truly value parents' perspectives and appreciate you taking time to provide such a lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear that you have had a positive experience due our staff's professionalism and commitment. Our teachers are...
I have been using Rafa Kidz Brize Norton since 2023 for my eldest daughter and now for my youngest. Both girls have thrived in Rafa Kidz care and throughly enjoyed/enjoy their time within the nursery. Staff are always welcoming and friendly which puts my mind at ease that my children are both happy and cared for. Meals are great and variety is always offered and menus updated weekly. Management staff are always approachable and make time to talk to parents when needed and also very hands on with the children which is great to see.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're incredibly proud of our team and the care they provide every day. We work hard to support staff and families alike, and feedback like this truly means the world to us. Our management team is passionate about creating a supportive, nurturing...
The variety of activities on offer is fantastic and has been amazing for building confidence through learning and play. I love that the children are encouraged to spend time outdoors - Forest School always looks like so much fun and such a valuable experience.
The regular updates through the family app are wonderful and really help me feel connected to my child's day. It's lovely to see Morgan exploring, learning, and interacting so happily with other children.
The food offering is also outstanding, with such a great variety of nutritious meals. I couldn't be happier with the care and support provided, and I'm so grateful to the Ivy team for everything they do.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. Your kind words truly mean a great deal to us and to our entire team. We are incredibly proud of the nurturing, supportive, and stimulating environment we strive to create every day, and it is so rewarding to hear...
Our daughter is very happy at the RAFA Pre-school, and looks forward to going everyday. There is a robust developmental programme in place and the pre-school lead is clearly invested in planning, delivery and communication of activities. We get very thorough daily and weekly reviews (including photos) in the app, so we are very well appraised of the kids's activities. All the staff are polite and knowledgeable and clearly care for the children. We have had very few toileting accidents since starting pre-school and our daughter eats well. Her vocabulary improves every day, and we can tell from the way she speaks that the staff speak to her with kindness, affection and consistency.
Thank you so much for taking time to share your lovely review. We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted to hear that you and your child have had such a positive experience with Brize Norton preschool nursery. Our team works very hard to create a nurturing, safe, and happy...
Our son is happy to attend each day and clearly gets joy and key learning experiences out of his time there. His language has come on exceptionally well and I am truly grateful to nursery, particularly Natasha, Sarah, Katie & Laura.
Thank you for supporting our son to shine.
Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback. We are delighted to hear that you and your child have had such a positive experience at Brize Norton nursery. Our team works really hard to create a safe, caring, and stimulating environment in which all our children thrive and develop...
Can't thank the wonderful staff enough, my son has thoroughly enjoyed going to the preschool and can't wait to go in the morning! He is very shy but the staff have really helped him come out of his shell,
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. Our team works really hard to make our children happy and cared every day. Your appreciation encourages all of us to keep going on encouraging our children to learn and thrive under our care. Laura (Nursery Manager)
I cannot overstate how impressed with the whole pre-school set up. Keep up the outstanding work!
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We are very proud to have you as part of the RAFA Kidz family.
Great nursery, awesome staff. Leaving my daughter there I feel she is very cared for and safe. She always leaves with a smile on her face and a wave goodbye to the staff. Always greeted with a smile and good morning from the front of nursery staff and always feels very welcoming.
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback.
At Brize Norton, we are so happy that we make such a big and positive impact on our lovely children's emotional and personal life. Our children's well-being and happiness is our priority and we all love being around them supporting their...
I genuinely couldn't recommend this nursery enough!
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback and kind words regarding to my staff's commitment and daily effort. In fact, our aim is to create a safe and nurturing environment in which children develop safely and feel loved and cared. Your words confirm that we are absolutely to the...
Rafa Kidz is a great nursery for little ones. The team is very welcoming and supportive, and we had a great experience and would definitely recommend. The facilities are good and my little one loved the outdoor space.
Our child is well cared for at RAFA Kidz! The staff is caring and supportive and got to know our child as an individual. They keep us up to date on his nutrition and hydration. We can't recommend this nursery highly enough!
My little girl has attended this setting for the past 12 months and has loved every room she has been a part of and all the staff within.
All rooms make a conscious effort to think of new and creative ways to enhance the children's learning, fun and enjoyment. The management take the time to always greet you on a morning and make themselves available if needed and thorough updates are consistently provided through the app from all staff. I would 100% recommend RAFA Kidz Brize Norton to any parent who was considering this setting for their child.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so lucky to be able to look after your little one and to have her as apart of the RAFA Kidz family.
Amazing nursery with equally amazing staff. All the staff are incredibly helpful patient and kind, I couldn't choose a better place for my son. They always keep me up to date with everything to do with my child and have a brilliantly diverse menu that they feed him daily. They also ensure safety is a priority at all times which makes me feel incredibly comfortable leaving him in their care day to day.
Thank you for this wonderful review. We are very proud of our menu and the provision that we provide for the children and families, thank you for for being apart of our journey.
My daughter absolutely loves attending nursery at RAFA Kids Brize Norton. The staff are so friendly and amazing with the little ones. You can tell they really care and put a lot of effort into making sure the little ones get the care they need and have a great day. They do a great mix of indoor and outdoor activities and my daughter is always so excited when she turns up there ready to start her day. The staff are amazing at keeping us updated on her throughout the day (meals, milk, naps etc) and also give a more In-depth report about her progress throughout the year. I would highly recommend RAFA Kids Brize Norton. It is a wonderful nursery.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. The team here work incredibly hard to ensure that all the little ones receive the very best care. Thank you for being apart of our journey and the RAFA Kidz family.
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: RAFAKidz
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Meet the Team (1)

I have been working in early years for around 10 years as a practitioner and then a room leader, and then straight to a manager position in 2020, just during the lockdown.
I am responsible for the overall leadership and day-to-day management of the nursery, ensuring high standards of care, education, and safeguarding the environment at all times.I am passionate about leading and enhancing my teachers’ performance, maintaining full regulatory compliance, and working closely with parents and external professionals to create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where children can thrive and are safe.
Looking ahead, my focus is on strengthening quality across all areas of provision, which includes continuous improvement aligned with the EYFS framework, maintaining strong outcomes for children, and ensuring we remain fully compliant with all regulatory and safeguarding requirements. I am committed to enhancing partnerships with parents; in fact, by building strong, respectful relationships with all our parents, we will create consistency between home and nursery.
I aim to ensure the nursery continues to grow sustainably, remains inspection-ready at all times, and delivers a high-quality, inclusive early years experience that meets the needs of children and all our lovely families.I look forward to working closely with colleagues and families to support the continued growth and success of the nursery. Laura Bologna"
Frequently Asked Questions about RAFAKidz Brize Norton
What is the Age Range of Children that RAFAKidz Brize Norton accepts?
RAFAKidz Brize Norton accepts Children aged from 1 year 3 months to 4 years 11 months.
What Days & Hours is RAFAKidz Brize Norton Open?
RAFAKidz Brize Norton is open: Monday 07:30-17:30, Tuesday 07:30-17:30, Wednesday 07:30-17:30, Thursday 07:30-17:30, Friday 07:30-17:30.
How many Children does RAFAKidz Brize Norton have capacity for?
RAFAKidz Brize Norton has capacity for a total of 103 Children.
How far is RAFAKidz Brize Norton to the centre of Carterton?
0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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