Rocking Horse Nursery

Rocking Horse Nursery was last inspected by Care Inspectorate Scotland on 28 November 2024 with an overall inspection result of Adequate.

Rocking Horse Nursery is registered for up to 30 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.

Rocking Horse Nursery adheres to the statutory ratios set by Care Inspectorate Scotland. These regulations ensure every child receives appropriate supervision based on their age: under 2 years 1:3, 2 to 3 years 1:5, and 3 to 8 years 1:8. In sessional care settings where children attend for fewer than 4 hours daily, a ratio of 1:10 may apply for those aged 3 and over.

Book a visit by contacting Rocking Horse Nursery directly or using the enquiry form.

Three of the closest alternatives to Rocking Horse Nursery in Portobello and Edinburgh are Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis Nursery and Preschool (£78 per day, Good rating, 2.4 km away), Bright Horizons Annandale Early Learning and Childcare (£76 per day, Good rating, 3.6 km away), and Red Fox Nursery (£72 per day, 4.3 km away). You can see the full list of nurseries within 5 km on Nuuri's Portobello page.

On average, nursery costs £81 per day in City of Edinburgh, depending on the provider and age of your child.

Rocking Horse Nursery follows the national nutritional standards outlined in the Scottish Government's Setting the Table guidance. This framework ensures that all meals and snacks are nutritionally balanced for children from birth to age 5. To maintain safety, Rocking Horse Nursery records all medical and cultural dietary needs upon registration. The nursery adheres to Care Inspectorate Scotland standards by sharing this information with all staff involved in food handling. Mealtimes are managed to prevent cross-contamination, often utilizing visual aids or individual care plans to ensure children with allergies receive safe and appropriate alternatives.