RAFA Kidz Boulmer

Portal Place, Longhoughton, Alnwick NE66 3JN
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RAFAKidz Boulmer, located very close to station at RAF Boulmer, offers childcare for children aged 0 to 5 years. The nursery serves military personnel and families and the local community.

The team provide experiences that are unique, special and child-focused. With children's development and parents’ priorities in mind, they ensure that they understand individual needs and requirements.

Government funded places for two, three and four year olds are provided.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Katie Atkinson (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Registered Charity Number

  • 1154822

Total Places for Children

  • 40

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Military £6.00 hourly rate & £6.30 Civilian hourly rate. Please email for full fee list.

  • Please email us for our fees chart

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

RAFA Kidz Boulmer Reviews (20)

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RAFA Kidz Boulmer has a Review Score of 10 (10.000) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time RAFA Kidz Boulmer has 20 reviews.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has attended nursery since February and absolutely loves it. The staff are amazing, they engage him in lots of activities which promote his development, and because they know him so well, are able to adapt that to his interests. He is happy to go every day and talks fondly about individual
staff members. We receive great feedback on how he has been throughout the day and can see what he has done via the app. Overall, an amazing nursery.
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Review from Steven P (Father of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Me and my wife have recently got our daughter in the nursery, and she has loved it so far, the app is excellent as you can see progress pics and info regarding what she had to eat etc. when we went for a meeting with the manager to get more info regarding the nursery. She was very helpful and informative.
The other members of staff that we have met have been friendly also
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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
RAFAKidz Boulmer is a wonderful nursery. My child attends 5 days a week and has developed so much in all areas: speech and language, gross and fine motor skills and socially. The staff are kind, attentive and regularly present so that they become familiar to the children. The location is remote but
Longhoughton village is secure and quiet and the children often get out and about exploring with staff. I highly recommend.
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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was a bit nervous about my child starting nursery but it has been such a positive experience for him and me so thank you. The staff have been very helpful and attentive to my child, supporting his communication. He has settled in very well and really enjoys himself. He loves the outings they do- walks,
and to the farm and is playing really well with the other children and gaining confidence. It's really nice and sociable for him to eat together with the other children and great to encourage him to eat more new foods. The nursery has a warm feel, is in a nice setting and has really good outdoor space. I really like that I can keep in touch with what my child is doing via the app. Thank you
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Review from L N (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started here earlier this year and the whole experience has been fantastic. She settled very quickly and now loves going to nursery, this is in no small part down to the wonderful team they have here. They do lots of nice activities and have good indoor and outdoor facilities. I feel well-informed
and communications are great. I would highly recommend.
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Review from Corinne B (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I absolutely adore this nursery. I received support while I went through the initial settling-in stages with my child who would cry when I left him. Today he happily walks in without so much as looking back.
I love that I can keep track of the App. I think this is especially important for first-time
parents who struggle with the initial separation.
I can see the development milestones being reached so it's clear that the work I do with him at home is certainly continued in nursery.
I'm looking forward to watching him develop and thrive in such a lovely caring, nurturing environment.
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Review from R C (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children attend this fantastic nursery. They are always very excited to go and always have a great experience in the setting. All the staff are amazing and our children can't wait to go in and tell them all about the things they get up to at home. The staff have supported our family through
deployments and have shown great flexibility to help us. Nothing is ever too much for them and they are always able and happy to help where they can. The children often go out on local trips out and walks to the beach, farm and parks which the children absolutely love. Our children also love to come home and sing us some of the new songs they have learned during their day. I highly recommend this nursery to everyone but especially any local military families.
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Review from T M (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children are attending the setting. They leave excited for nursery and come home super happy after a fun-filled day. The staff are super supportive, to both children and parents alike. As a military family, they've supported us through deployment by making sure the children had extra support
and resources available. They carefully plan each week with a different learning theme, offering a variety of activities and really making the most of the local area. Overall, we've seen such progress with our children, they talk so fondly of all key workers and both have become super confident little beings since joining. We can't thank the staff enough.
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Review from M H (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff at RAFA Kidz are fantastic. My daughter loves to spend her time there and always comes home and tells me about what she has learned. I feel very happy knowing she's there, safe and very well looked after. Highly recommend to anyone.
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fabulous nursery, all the staff are wonderful and my son just loves it.
RAFA Kidz have invested in the nursery since taking over and it's clear to see the boost this has given the staff there. Lots of new resources and some reorganisation have made such a difference to the setting. We get lovely updates
to see what they've all been up to and have plenty of variety in their days.
Would highly recommend!
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Review from Hayley S (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery. They spend so much time taking the children out and about in the local area, which the children all love. A great, caring atmosphere with staff that really do care. My child settled in so well and loves the staff.
Food is a hit as well, with plenty of different dishes given.
Could
not recommend it more.
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Review from Rich M (Father of Child) published on 6 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
RAFA Kidz Boulmer provides a welcoming and nurturing environment, characterized by a team of friendly and highly professional staff. Our daughter consistently looks forward to attending the nursery and often expresses reluctance to leave, a testament to the exceptional environment offered by RAFA Kidz
Boulmer.
Since her enrollment at the nursery, our daughter's development has flourished under the dedicated guidance of the staff. Their commitment to fostering her growth is evident, and we have witnessed remarkable progress since her inception.
The staff at RAFA Kidz Boulmer maintain consistent and open communication with parents, instilling confidence that any concerns or issues would be promptly addressed.
The facility itself boasts a contemporary and fresh ambience, with a wide array of sensory and educational resources designed to cater to children of all ages.
Without reservation, I wholeheartedly recommend RAFA Kidz Boulmer to anyone seeking childcare services in the area.
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Review from Alex M (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started at the nursery just before it changed to RAFA Kidz Boulmer. The nursery was in a little need of a re-vamp, but since being taken over it has been totally transformed. There are lots of new toys for the children to play with and everything has had a really good freshen-up giving the nursery
a new lease of life. All of the staff are so lovely and I feel content that our son is in good hands. I would definitely recommend this nursery. Our son has really taken to his 2 days a week here and we can see a big difference in his development.
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Review from Emily H (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child's keyworker and the manager, in particular, have been a huge support to my family and I over the past year. Our little one has attended nursery for over a year here and all staff are lovely with our little one. Our little one has additional needs and we feel that the nursery have been proactive
in signposting us to appropriate agencies and are supporting us through our journey.
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Review from P G (Father of Child) published on 27 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery revamp looks brilliant. My daughter runs in in the mornings, never looking back! She loves all the girls and I feel I can easily ask them questions if need be. Fantastic nursery, would recommend it to everyone.
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Review from H F (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Longhoughton Nursery is fantastic, we have had children attending since 2017. All 3 kids have absolutely loved it, playing outside, and doing craft activities. They all look forward to going to nursery and all of the staff are friendly and approachable. Can’t recommend this nursery enough and we will
be sad when our last child leaves!
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Review from C O (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Was nervous about putting my 6-month-old into nursery as I felt like she was very young, however the staff are amazing and let me know how she is getting along. The communication between staff and parents is amazing, the nursery itself is absolutely beautiful and my daughter loves to attend. The staff
make the place a really nice and welcoming environment and I wouldn’t think twice about recommending RAFA Kidz Boulmer.
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Review from Mirren B (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a warm and welcoming nursery. My son settled in straight away and absolutely loves coming to nursery. It’s a total home from home for him. All the staff are brilliant so warm and welcoming. My son has such lovely bonds with all of them but especially his key worker. He’s thriving and I think nursery
has helped with this.
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing nursery, this is my second child to go here and they've both loved it. From learning to playing with friends, friendly staff and fantastic meals. If there is ever a query about anything, someone is always there to answer. They love playing inside and outside as well as planting vegetables
and plants.
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Review from B L (Father of Child) published on 21 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended this nursery for over a year, he has thrived since coming to this setting. Always so happy to see the staff and his little friends. The new provider and takeover has gone smoothly with loads of amazing resources and opportunities. I would highly recommend this nursery.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (10.000)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (10.000) out of 10 for RAFA Kidz Boulmer is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 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 5.000 for RAFA Kidz Boulmer is calculated as follows: ( (120 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 5
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for RAFA Kidz Boulmer is based on 10 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 40 number of registered child places is 8, which has been reached with 10 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Katie Atkinson

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2023

Main purpose of the role:


· To provide professional leadership and management of the nursery.


· To effectively manage the day-to day running of the nursery.


· To ensure the delivery of the highest standards of care and education.


· To ensure compliance with all policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.


· To ensure the financial sustainability of the nursery.


· To be the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the setting

Frequently Asked Questions about RAFA Kidz Boulmer

What is the Age Range of Children that RAFA Kidz Boulmer accepts?

RAFA Kidz Boulmer accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is RAFA Kidz Boulmer Open?

RAFA Kidz Boulmer is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does RAFA Kidz Boulmer have capacity for?

RAFA Kidz Boulmer has capacity for a total of 40 Children.

How far is RAFA Kidz Boulmer to the centre of Alnwick?

3.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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