RAFA Kidz Cosford

Acorn Childcare Centre, RAF Cosford, Albrighton, Wolverhampton WV7 3EX
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  • RAFA Kidz Cosford, Wolverhampton
RAFA Kidz Cosford near Albrighton Village, Wolverhampton provides childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years old.

Situated close to RAF Cosford, trained early years staff support the children of military personnel, families, and the local community by providing an excellent child-focused early years learning environment.

It offers government-funded places for two, three, and four year olds.

Care Provided by RAFA Kidz Cosford

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Rachael Roden (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1154822
  • Total Places for Children
  • 98
  • 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for RAFA Kidz Cosford

  • Military- £48.50 for full day 7.30-5.30
    Military- £28.35 for half a day
    Am session 7.30-12.30
    Pm session 12.30-5.30


    Civilian- £57.60 for a full day 7.30-5.30
    Civilian- £34.00 for half a day
    Am session 7.30-12.30
    Pm session 12.30-5.30


  • For any funded hours a consumable charge of £7.50 for a full day or £5.00 for a half a day will be added


9.9

RAFA Kidz Cosford has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.866) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time RAFA Kidz Cosford has 20 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at RAFA Kidz Cosford for almost a month and I am incredibly impressed with everything so far. Admin communication has been helpful in regards to days requested. The staff are caring and passionate about child development. The safeguarding measures in place are reassuring for any
parent. On every collection so far my daughter has been happy and I've had an informative handover. They also use the app to update you on their and including a weekly update on activities they have done hitting all the criteria in the early years education.

Reply from Aimee Meredith-Jones, Deputy Manager at RAFA Kidz Cosford

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, it means so much to all of the staff. They put so much hard work into caring for all of the children in the setting.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son has recently started at RAFA Kidz Cosford. Such a smooth transition into nursery. From the registration, settling in sessions and to starting at nursery. The staff are extremely supportive and are very quick to respond. I have recently started work and have felt at ease leaving my baby at this
nursery. He has been there briefly and already he has matured very much, getting more confident with saying a few words and his play and interactions have improved.

Reply from Rachael Roden, Nursery Manager at RAFA Kidz Cosford

Thank you for your comments. We are pleased to hear that we have the transition for both you and your baby into our nursery has been a positive and supportive experience. Our aim is to make the transition into starting nursery as smooth as possible for both the child and their parents/carer.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After being let down from two childminders we were stressing about finding somewhere for our twin boys, we contacted RAFA to see if they had any availability and contacted us back very quickly to say they would be able to fit us in. We had a viewing within a week or so and knew straight away that this
would be the most perfect place for our boys to attend.
We had two settling in days before they started, we were so amazed by the place.
They have been attending since September 2024 and they absolutely love the place and we do also.
Everyone is so welcoming and nice, it's so comforting for us to know we can leave the boys and they will have the best time.
They have both come along so much with such little time spent there already and we can't thank the team enough for all they do for us.

Reply from Rachael Roden, Nursery Manager at RAFA Kidz Cosford

Thank you for your comments. We love having your children at nursery and appreciate your lovely comments about the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

RAFA Kidz Cosford is a beautiful nursery, I had a lot of anxiety about sending my son to nursery as he is only 11 months old but they really put you at ease. I love reading the updates of what he gets up to while he is there and seeing the photos, he always looks so happy. All the staff are so amazing
and so caring. Sending my son to RAFA Kidz was definitely the best decision I have made for my son as I know he is well looked after and developing well I can't recommend this nursery enough.

Reply from Rachael Roden, Nursery Manager at RAFA Kidz Cosford

Thank you for your comments. I am pleased to hear that we have put your anxiety at ease and that staff update's about your child supports you to see what your little one is involved in whilst they are at nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been with RAFA Kidz Cosford since she was 8 months old and she has come on so much with the support of the staff and her key workers. They are supportive, reassuring and keep you updated with everything going on. Nothing is too much. I was so worried about her going so young but I am
now so glad I did it.

Reply from Rachael Roden, Nursery Manager at RAFA Kidz Cosford

Thank you for your comments. As a team we work hard to ensure that activities offered within the rooms are varied and balanced and appreciate your feedback on this.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Rafa Kidz Cosford since late August 2024, he is so happy to go each day, he always enters the room with a smile. The staff are great in both of the rooms he has been in, they are all very friendly. The activities the children do are varied and enjoyable. It's a great nursery,
we very much recommend it.

Reply from Rachael Roden, Nursery Manager at RAFA Kidz Cosford

Thank you for your comments, we are so pleased to hear your little one comes in with a smile everyday. The staff love working with the children to find out what their interests are so this then can be inputted into activities they offer the children.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

RAFA Kidz Cosford is a wonderful place for my son, the staff are amazing. We're always greeted and made to feel welcome. I would highly recommend. It is such a safe place with lots of fun activities for my son to join in with. He's becoming a bright boy with the help of his practitioners.

Reply from Rachael Roden, Nursery Manager at RAFA Kidz Cosford

Thank you for your comments, we love having your child with us. The whole staff team work hard to ensure that the nursery provides an educational and safe place for our children to learn and flourish.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have 2 Children who attend different age groups at Rafa Kidz Cosford, they both absolutely love attending. As parents, we feel very listened to by the staff, who are all very engaging with the children.

Reply from Rachael Roden, Nursery Manager at RAFA Kidz Cosford

Thank you for the lovely comments, I will share this with the team. Our team not only love working with the children but all our parents too. We feel privileged working with you all.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both of my children attend this nursery and love it. It is such a relief dropping our boys off knowing they are very well looked after with a great range of daily activities, what I also love is that we are continually updated throughout the day and can see what they have been up to. The staff have
been great in supporting us with our eldest who is currently potty training and has really helped with his journey and can't do enough to support this. Great job to all the staff at Rafa Kidz Cosford!

Reply from Rachael Roden, Nursery Manager at RAFA Kidz Cosford

Thank you for your lovely comments, we are pleased to hear that the app we use keeps you updated on your children throughout the day. Our team value the partnerships we have with our parents to support them in their learning and development. I am sure your little one will be potty trained soon.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have used the nursery now for over 3 years and the staff are amazing! It's like a second home for our little one! They are very kind to parents too and keep us up to date with everything. Would highly recommend it! I have recommended it to one of my neighbours who now has her children here!

Reply from Rachael Roden, Nursery Manager at RAFA Kidz Cosford

Thank you for your lovely comments, we love having your little one with us and getting to know our families. I will share your feedback with the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Lovely staff and very good facilities. Staff are constantly creating a very engaging environment for the children with very imaginative and age-appropriate activities. They make very good use of the facilities available.

Reply from Rachael Roden, Nursery Manager at RAFA Kidz Cosford

Thank you for your lovely comments, our team constantly reflect on children's interests and learning and uses this to plan their activities. Thank you to the children for guiding us to their new learning and challenges.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery RAFA Kida Cosford is a warm, welcoming and active place for all the children that attend. My granddaughter has been going for several weeks now and she enjoys her time on the days she attends. The nursery safeguarding is exemplary. When I fetched her for the first time, I had to be checked
and a security word needed to be told. The staff are friendly and warm. Always happy to chat and relate what my granddaughter has been up to. She is always pleased to see the staff who are her key workers for the day, which makes it a happier experience to drop her off.
I would as a nanny recommend this nursery to other families looking for somewhere for their little ones to attend.

Reply from Rachael Roden, Nursery Manager at RAFA Kidz Cosford

Thank you for your feedback, it is so lovely to hear your comments and appreciate how we safeguard the children on collection. I am so pleased your granddaughter has settled into our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We really love RAFA, my daughter has recently started and as a new mom with lots of anxiety. I feel so at ease dropping her off on her days! I know she is being cared for by the best hands and the communication is always great.
All the staff are lovely, welcoming and friendly. My daughter really enjoys
nursery and I can see how much she is developing which is lovely to see!
Overall I couldn't recommend RAFA enough!

Reply from Aimee Meredith-Jones, Deputy Manager at RAFA Kidz Cosford

Thank you for you comment, we are glad we have managed to ease your anxiety about your little one starting with us in our baby room.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is an incredible nursery. They are brilliant at working hard to make sure the nursery is up to great standards. Members of staff are welcoming and very friendly. There are so many activities for my child to play with as well as many planned day activities for parents to participate in by joining
their children even if just for a couple of hours.

Reply from Rachael Roden, Nursery Manager at RAFA Kidz Cosford

Thank you for your comments, we appreciate your feedback. Our team love planning activities that can be shared with our fantastic parents and we are so pleased that you enjoy our stay and play sessions.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has had the most wonderful nursery experience so far she started in February 2024. All her key workers have been incredible, caring and supportive. They give daily feedback on development and learning. The app used by the nursery also gives you peace of mind. It is very informative, and
gives weekly learning journeys, wow moments and daily logs. Overall we have had an excellent experience.

Reply from Rachael Roden, Nursery Manager at RAFA Kidz Cosford

Thank you for your comment, we appreciate your feedback. We are pleased that the app we use gives you the information you need as parents about your child and staff are giving you informative feedback when you collect your little one.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my son joined RAFA Kidz Cosford all the staff have been absolutely amazing with him in helping him come out of his shell and enjoy his time at nursery and helping and supporting him with his potty training and praising him and making him happy and smile. They have been amazing with me in messages
and calls also will definitely recommend this nursery to my friends thank you.

Reply from Aimee Meredith-Jones, Deputy Manager at RAFA Kidz Cosford

Thank you for your lovely comment. I'm glad the staff have been able to help your little one settle into the nursery. We are glad that your little one is always smiling & is happy whilst at nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started in the Spring of 2024, we found the settling-in days really supportive and encouraging.
Since then, we have loved knowing the activities our daughter is taking part in on a daily basis, the amount of time they spend outside is so great and the meals are super varied and healthy.
As well as having access to the sensory room.
I appreciate how proactive the nursery is with improving things, taking the children out for little outings around the local area, having parents coffee mornings, stay and play sessions and parents evenings.
It is also encouraged each week to all parents to introduce a new sign to help with communication with our children. I was apprehensive before my daughter started nursery but would 100% recommend RAFA Kidz Cosford.

Reply from Rachael Roden, Nursery Manager at RAFA Kidz Cosford

Thank you for your lovely comment. We are so grateful for parents taking time out to attend our stay and play sessions, we love having our parents involved.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child fully enjoys attending nursery and taking part in all the activities. He was disappointed to have missed ArmedForces week due to being on holiday. He has just returned home after Forest School where he had a great time.

Reply from Aimee Meredith-Jones, Deputy Manager at RAFA Kidz Cosford

Thank you for your lovely comment. We are sorry that you missed out on our Armed forces week. But glad you and your little one enjoyed our forest school stay and play session. We look forward to seeing you at many more of our stay and play sessions.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has attended this nursery setting since August 2023 and since it has been taken over by RAFA Kidz, it feels as though there has been a significant improvement at the nursery.
The communication has improved and the overall look of the nursery is better. The staff have always had a genuine care
for the children who attend and I really do feel that my child is properly looked after and has all her needs met.
The staff engage great with parents and have the family's best interest at heart.
The food offered is nice and varied and in my experience, there has never been an issue with meeting dietary requirements.
The outdoor spaces are suitable and the children will spend as much time outside as possible should the weather allow for it!

Reply from Aimee Meredith-Jones, Deputy Manager at RAFA Kidz Cosford

Thank you for your lovely comment. We are glad that you have seen the improvement throughout the nursery since we have been taken over by RAFA Kidz. We are glad that your little one enjoys coming to our setting.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at this nursery since May and I can't fault them. They have exceeded all my expectations and more! The staff are always happy and helpful and my child absolutely loves going there.
I wouldn't even think of using another nursery for him.

Reply from Aimee Meredith-Jones, Deputy Manager at RAFA Kidz Cosford

Thank you for your lovely comments. We are glad to hear that we have exceeded your expectations for your little one.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.866)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.866) out of 10 for RAFA Kidz Cosford 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 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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 4.866 for RAFA Kidz Cosford is calculated as follows: ( (206 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 238 Ratings = 4.866

  • 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 Cosford is based on 20 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 98 number of registered child places is 19.6, which has been reached with 20 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.

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Meet the Team (6)

Rachael

Rachael Roden

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2024

Rachael has worked for RAFA Kidz since 2024 and has been in Early Years for over 30 years. During her time in Early Years, she has gained a wealth of experience from the different settings she has worked in. Rachael is NNEB qualified, Pediatric First Aid trained, Forest School and ELKLAN trained and is also the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the nursery.


Aimee

Aimee Meredith-Jones

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2024

Aimee has worked for RAFAKidz since April 2024 and has been in the industry since 2016. She has a wealth of experience, from being a student to working her way up to becoming Deputy Manager.


Aimee holds her Levels 2 & 3 and is our SENDCo for the settling, Level 3 forest school leader and Deputy Designated Safeguard lead.


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Ellie Morris

Job Title: Senior Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Hi my name is Ellie and I have worked at Rafa Kidz Cosford since April 2024 when it opened. I have my level 2 and level 3 child care qualification since 2019 and have worked my way up to being baby room leader. I have always worked in baby room and enjoy watching the babies grow and develop into the happy little children. I have my first aid qualification and baby room training.


Elaine

Elaine McNally

Job Title: Senior Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Elaine has worked at RAFAKIDZ since it opened in April 2024. Elaine has a wealth of knowledge from all of her previous settings that she has been it. Elaine has been in the childcare industry for over 30 years and loves what she does.


Elaine holds her level 3 in childcare and is a paediatric first aider within the setting.


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Lorraine Baker

Job Title: Senior Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Lorraine is a level 6 early years practitioner. Lorraine has a BA Hons Degree in Early Childhood Studies. She has her paediatric first aid and a wealth of knowledge.


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Kulvir Bhangal

Job Title: Senior Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Kulvir has worked at RAFAKIDZ since April 2024. She has been a teacher in a mainstream school, specialising in early years for the past 13 years.


Kulivr holds a QTS in Education and Early Years, paediatric first aider and also has a leadership qualification


Frequently Asked Questions about RAFA Kidz Cosford

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

RAFA Kidz Cosford accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is RAFA Kidz Cosford Open?

RAFA Kidz Cosford 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 RAFA Kidz Cosford have capacity for?

RAFA Kidz Cosford has capacity for a total of 98 Children.

How far is RAFA Kidz Cosford to the centre of Wolverhampton?

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