RAFA Kidz Digby

RAF Digby, Ashby De Le Launde, Digby, Lincoln LN4 3LH
Submit a Review
9.9 66 Reviews
  • RAFA Kidz Digby, Lincoln
RAFA Kidz Digby offers children a nurturing environment where education is mixed with fun activities to ensure high quality childcare.

Each child is assigned a key person who keeps close contact with parents to update them on their child's development at the nursery and giving parents the opportunity to provide feedback.

Good food is recognised as essential at RAFA Kidz Digby and all children are provided with a nutritious and tasty menu prepared by the nursery's own chef, which includes the children's five portions of fruit and veg every day.

The nursery has different rooms appropriate for each age group, designed to provide the right care and education at the right time.

Outside play is very important to the team and they try and ensure all children have daily exercise following government guidance. The nursery has a lovely outside space, surrounded by trees and open green spaces.

Show RAFA Kidz Digby on the Map

Care Provided by RAFA Kidz Digby

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Katie Parkin (Nursery Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • None
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 29
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1154822
  • Total Places for Children
  • 80
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • 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
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 2 weeks at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for RAFA Kidz Digby

  • Prices are £51.00 for a full day in nursery, this includes meals. In addition we do offer half days sessions.

  • School days ie 9 am to 3 pm are available for funded children from 3 years upwards. We welcome any forms of funding, tax free childcare and vouchers.
  • Parking

  • They have plenty of on-site parking next to the nursery.


RAFA Kidz Digby Reviews (66)

Total of 66, showing 21-40
9.9

RAFA Kidz Digby has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.926) out of 10, based on 42 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time RAFA Kidz Digby has 66 reviews.

Overall Experience

  • 62
  • 4
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Date Published

66
22
29
41
25

Review from Shara N (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2025
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been using RAFA Kidz for our children for 5 years. My daughter started in the baby room and now is in wrap-around before and after school. My son has moved from the baby room to the toddlers. Both of my children have thrived at RAFA Kidz, the care, love and support they have been shown by staff
has been incredible.
RAFA Kidz staff have helped with all kinds of things, from deployment support, getting rid of dummies, and potty training.
My daughter was very shy when she started and now she's very socially able and confident. Thank you RAFA Kidz, we are so grateful to have such a wonderful nursery on camp.

Reply from Katie Tatton, Manager at RAFA Kidz Digby

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We really appreciate your feedback.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2024
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been with Rafa Kidz, Digby since he was 9 months old, he is now turning 2 and enjoying it now as much as ever. The early years staff really supported him with his developmental stages. Such as feeding, naps, and gross motor skills. His language and understanding have come on so far but very
early on he was able to sign for please and thank you. We have been very pleased with everything and our son runs into nursery every morning.

Reply from Katie Tatton, Deputy Manager at RAFA Kidz Digby

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. It is great to hear you are happy with our nursery provision.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from M D (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2024
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved my son here due to a job change and although anxious about it now it would affect him, all staff were hugely reassuring. His key worker was fabulous from the start, and made his transition period so much easier for all of us. He was clearly unsettled and unsure at first, but every effort was
made to ensure he felt comfortable and enjoyed his time. He is such a content boy when he's in nursery now, and has a great relationship with all of the staff. The nursery is really well run and staff are fantastic. The whole setting is amazing, and each day is exciting for my son, I wouldn't want more.

Reply from Katie Tatton, Deputy Manager at RAFA Kidz Digby

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. What lovely comments. We are so pleased you are happy with our provision.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Bethany S (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2024
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending this nursery for around 3 months and found the transition upsetting at first but with the support of the lovely staff, she quickly settled in. She now loves going to nursery and especially enjoys spending time in the amazing outdoor space. The staff are always friendly
and the communication is good. The meals offered are nutritious and have been adapted to suit our daughter's allergies. We would highly recommend RAFA Kidz Digby.

Reply from Katie Tatton, Deputy Manager at RAFA Kidz Digby

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased you are happy with our setting and the care provided.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Ellen M (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2024
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely nursery, all staff are friendly and welcoming, appear good with children. My little girl has so much fun. I love the fact there is an outdoor play area so the children are outside a lot of the time which is great for their learning. There is always activities to help with their development.
Very happy with my child here and know she is safe while I am working.

Reply from Katie Tatton, Deputy Manager at RAFA Kidz Digby

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It is great to hear you are happy with the setting and the facilities.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Lois O (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2024
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The provision of care is excellent.
My children are provided with a range of exciting activities and opportunities each day, the learning resources made available are of high quality and constantly updated. The level of knowledge, expertise and skill within the practitioners employed is evident, they
care for and support my children throughout their ongoing development. We have found all staff to be approachable and friendly, always receptive to any questions we have and work closely with us to introduce new routines for our children if we need to. RAFA Kidz also continue to improve their own facilities by bidding for funding, something I believe really sets them apart from other providers. They continually invest in both children, staff and infrastructure!
The menu is superb, the chef having full control over the meal provision was very important to me and my children are provided high-quality meals.
They are fairly priced for the incredible care they give!

Reply from Katie Tatton, Deputy Manager at RAFA Kidz Digby

Thank you so much for your lovely review. The team really appreciate your lovely feedback.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from C M (Father of Child) published on 29 May 2024
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since starting at the nursery, my child has progressed extremely well. All the staff are extremely friendly and supportive. The facilities provided are excellent and my child is provided with a wide range of engaging activities.

Reply from Katie Tatton, Deputy Manager at RAFA Kidz Digby

Thank you for your lovely review. It's great to hear how happy you are with the services provided here at Digby.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from K S (Father of Child) published on 22 May 2024
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves Digby Rafa Kidz, he always tells me about how kind the staff are and how he has such a great time every day.
He loves going to nursery playing outside with his friends and going to the gym.

Reply from Katie Tatton, Deputy Manager at RAFA Kidz Digby

Thank you for your review. It's lovely to hear your son enjoys his time here with us at Digby.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from T G (Father of Child) published on 21 May 2024
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery - very impressed with the support and care staff provide. We are a non-military family but feel very welcomed to the RAFA Kids Nursery. From the moment our son signed up, we knew we had made the right decision to place him at this nursery. He has been in the baby room for a year (staff
were brilliant), he has now been in toddler room 5 weeks (staff are brilliant). There has been a noticeable change in our son's development even in the last 5 weeks. Staff are friendly and approachable, facilities are excellent and there are lots of opportunities for our son to get involved in.

Reply from Katie Tatton, Deputy Manager at RAFA Kidz Digby

Thank you for your wonderful comments. It's lovely to hear.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from C L (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2024
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is absolutely amazing. The staff are superb, the facilities are great and the care my children have received for the last 4 years has been fantastic. We are very sad to leave and can give this nursery a 5-star recommendation without any hesitation.

Reply from Katie Tatton, Deputy Manager at RAFA Kidz Digby

Thank you so much for your review. We will miss you all very much and wish you all the best for the future.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Leah H (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2024
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loves going to nursery every day. The staff are all so very helpful and open to going that step further each and every day to help my child with anything that she may need extra help with. If we are trying new things at home they will always carry it on and give me advice and ideas where needed.

Reply from Katie Tatton, Deputy Manager at RAFA Kidz Digby

Thank you for your review. It's great to hear you are happy with the provision.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Madyson A (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2024
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is really amazing. They go above and beyond to make sure that the children are doing activities every day to keep the children engaged, learning and having fun. They take them outdoors often and take them on little mini trips around the area. I'm also really impressed with the daily updates
that my daughter's classroom puts out. She goes two days a week right now, but so far there hasn't been a week where I haven't seen several pictures of her going through her day playing and doing activities. We are very appreciative of the teachers and staff here for taking such good care of our girl.

Reply from Katie Tatton, Deputy Manager at RAFA Kidz Digby

Thank you for your lovely review. We appreciate your comments.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from C D (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

RAFA Kids Digby is amazing for little ones. They are warm, welcoming, and always so helpful. The app used for the kids is really helpful and informative, too. My little one thoroughly enjoyed her time there.

Reply from Katie Tatton, Deputy Manager at RAFA Kidz Digby

Thank you for your lovely review. We really appreciate your comments.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from N K (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Professional and caring staff. They do loads of activities with the children. They actually use an app that notifies me of naps, nappy changes, what and how much children eat, and admin things. They do a weekly roll up that discusses what they did throughout the week that includes photos, which is really
nice. They also do individual child observations for the parents to let them know how their child is doing, which I really like. They need to update the pictures on here as their outside area is far nicer than this now.

Reply from Katie Tatton, Deputy Manager at RAFA Kidz Digby

Thank you for your lovely review. Your feedback is much appreciated.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Alexis R (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When my husband and I decided it was time to send our daughter to nursery for a couple days a week I was hesitant. She is our first and I was nervous about trusting that others would take care of her how I would at home. My worries were quickly squashed as I saw my girl absolutely thrive in the care
of these wonderful ladies. They are so loving and work so hard to create an environment where these little ones learn through engaging activities. The communication is fantastic and the food is wonderful and nutritious. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this nursery.

Reply from Katie Tatton, Deputy Manager at RAFA Kidz Digby

Thank you for your lovely comments. It's so nice to hear how happy you are with our provision.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant, professional nursery. Who provides such a broad range of crafts/activities to keep children learning and entertained. My son settled so fast here and loves the brilliant outdoor play area! And the range of things he does. He has also trying new healthy foods since being at RAFA Kidz Digby
and his speech which we were concerned by is coming on leaps and bounds! After 1 month at RAFA he can now count to 10 as well. So many milestones being smashed but also the emotional support when your child is upset or not settling is amazing. My son loves his key worker.

Reply from Katie Parkin, Nursery Manager at RAFA Kidz Digby

Thank you for your lovely comments, it is so nice to see him so settled with us.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from K K (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a truly excellent nursery! My daughter absolutely loves her days here. It is clear that the staff really care and enjoy being with the children; they also provide excellent activities and food! It was difficult for me to send her to nursery as a first-time parent, but I know she is cared for
and looked after - plus, all the updates on her throughout the day help put my mind at ease.

Reply from Katie Parkin, Nursery Manager at RAFA Kidz Digby

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, it is much appreciated.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Naomi O (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son moved to this nursery from another and the staff were great at helping him settle in.
They send weekly messages with details of what they have been doing that week with pictures, so you feel involved in what they do.
They also send termly reports on your child's progress so you know if there
are any areas to be worked on at home.
All the staff are really friendly and management respond to any queries quickly.

Reply from Katie Parkin, Nursery Manager at RAFA Kidz Digby

Thank you for your review, we are glad our app helps to share with you what we have been doing as we love to include our families.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Eugenia O (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Teachers and all staff have been amazingly supportive and friendly. They welcome everyone regardless of race or colour. They teach the kids well and help them in every activity and make sure they all participate. I am particularly pleased with my child’s progress.

Reply from Katie Parkin, Nursery Manager at RAFA Kidz Digby

Thank you for your lovely review, we are very much all-inclusive and welcome everyone into our nursery family.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Cat H (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Rafa Kids was the first nursery we sent our son to and he has loved it from day 1! The staff have always been amazing and no question is ever too much, they made his transition from nursery to preschool very easy too! He loves all the activities they put on and it is lovely to see the weekly update
on what they have been doing that week. It is a lovely little preschool and the way he runs to the staff in the morning says it all for me!

Reply from Katie Parkin, Nursery Manager at RAFA Kidz Digby

Thank you so much for this lovely review. The staff are so amazing at all they do.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.943)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.943) out of 10 for RAFA Kidz Digby is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 41 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 41 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.943 for RAFA Kidz Digby is calculated as follows: ( (460 Excellents x 5) + (28 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 488 Ratings = 4.943

  • b) 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 Digby is based on 41 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 80 number of registered child places is 16, which has been reached with 41 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Child Vacancies

Please Contact Us for Latest Vacancies

Awards / Recognitions (0)

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading events

Meet the Team (1)

No image found

Katie Parkin

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2021

Katie has worked in childcare for over 30 years and has gained lots of experience. She is always keen to help her team and is passionate about helping the children to learn and develop in a safe environment.


Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact RAFA Kidz Digby to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. RAFA Kidz Digby has an Enhanced Service – more info.