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Applepips Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
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5.0(7 parent reviews) ·The Chimes, 1 Artex Avenue, Littlehampton, BN16 3LN · West Sussex
Number of places
22 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Applepips Day Nursery is dedicated to providing an enriching and enjoyable environment where children can flourish. With a focus on fun activities, education, physical development, and creative expression through music and laughter, the nursery aims to give every child the best start in life.

They ensure little ones are well-nourished with healthy snacks and meals throughout the day. Recognising the diverse needs of families, Applepips offers flexible childcare options, allowing parents to choose session combinations that best suit their schedules and their children's needs.

The nursery operates across two distinct settings, The Chimes and Heritage House, each offering a nurturing "home from home" atmosphere designed for exploration, learning, and socialisation. Their dedicated team of qualified and passionate practitioners is committed to delivering high-quality childcare, supporting children individually as they prepare for their next educational steps.

Heritage House, specifically, organises children into "Rosebuds" (6 months to 3 years) and "Treetops" (3 to 5 years), providing age-appropriate spaces and activities, including large outdoor areas for physical development and imaginative play.

What it's like

Children settle quickly and display a firm sense of belonging. They thrive under the high level of support and attention that staff provide, helping them to build confidence in new skills and learning. Children behave well, developing resilience and managing emotions with staff role-modelling.

Flexible childcare optionsNutritious meals and snacks providedDedicated spaces for different age groupsExperienced and qualified staff

Pricing & funding

Fees are split into age bands for under-threes and three-to-five-year-olds. Parents can choose from full day, school day, morning, or afternoon sessions, booked either term-time or for 48 weeks. All meals and nappies are included within standard sessional rates but represent an extra charge for funded-only hours.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Holding fee£20 / session
  • 6 months to 3 years - Full Morning (08:00 - 13:00)£44.25 / day
  • 6 months to 3 years - Full Afternoon (13:00 - 18:00)£44.25 / day
  • 6 months to 3 years - School Day (08:00 - 16:00)£63.50 / day
  • 6 months to 3 years - Full Day (08:00 - 18:00)£68.00 / day

Good to know

  • Fees are paid monthly in advance, due on the 1st of every month via balance transfer or childcare vouchers.
  • A £20 holding fee is required to secure a place, returned upon uptake of the nursery place.
  • Offers up to 30 hours of funding per week for eligible children, available term-time or stretched.
  • A 5% discount applies to full-time bookings (school days and term-time places do not qualify).
  • Sibling discounts of 5% or 10% are applied to the oldest child's permanent care fees.
  • All meals and nappies are included in standard sessional prices, but are extra for funded-only hours.

Key facts

Food

Meals and nappies included in full sessional prices. Meals can be an additional extra for funded children.

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Age range

6 months - 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Applepips Day Nursery

Last inspected 9 May 2023 · Gwendolyn Andrews

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children settle quickly and display a firm sense of belonging. They thrive under the high level of support and attention that staff provide, helping them to build confidence in new skills and learning. Children behave well, developing resilience and managing emotions with staff role-modelling.

Inspector highlights

  • Children settle quickly and display a firm sense of belonging.
  • The manager and deputy manager form a strong leadership team; staff feel valued and receive regular supervisions and training.
  • Children make good and steady progress, with close observation to identify potential learning gaps swiftly.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong, helping parents to feel fully involved with their child's successes.
  • Children are gaining good physical skills, with babies developing hand-to-eye coordination and older children taking part in weekly physical development sessions.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance the outdoor learning environment to provide learning experiences that are rich, varied and stimulating, particularly for those children who prefer to learn outdoors
  • 2plan more opportunities for babies and younger children to be creative in their play and learning.
Inspection #10279854 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities are provided with more targeted support to ensure they reach their fullest potential. The manager understands the importance of sharing information with other professionals to provide children with a joined-up approach to their development.

Outdoor space

All children have regular access to the outdoors for fresh air and exercise. Older children take part in weekly physical development sessions which help to build on their spatial awareness and to learn about managing simple risks in their play.

Parent Reviews of Applepips Day Nursery

5.0
(7)
Rachael Pascoe
5 years ago

My daughters have had the best time at ApplePips, the staff are second to none they are nurturing, friendly and highly professional. I would highly recommend ApplePips to any parent looking for a small independent quality nursery. I feel at ease every morning at drop off and know that my child will be cared for and have the best day!

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Carly Smart
5 years ago

We absolutely love Applepips, there able to support my little boy with his complex needs allowing him to develop & thrive in there environment. I would recommend the nursery to anyone who is looking for this settling, it’s small, friendly, inviting & always professional. My little boy loves there garden & is always feeding back on all there wonderful activities

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Tarnia Dalson
3 years ago

I love this nursery! The staff are fantastic, friendly, polite, welcoming and so warming to the children, my daughter absolutely loves going here and she has been to a few nurseries, this one is most certainly her favourite! The staff are so compassionate and caring and you can really tell they all love what they do! We will be sad to say goodbye this year when our daughter leaves for big school! Thank you everyone for such a great journey and being such a big part of rons life ❤️ highly recommended

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Nicola Mahy
5 years ago

My daughter started at Applepips in January at 26 months and she absolutely loves it. She’s leaves with a beaming smile each time and has come on leaps and bounds following no socialisation during lockdown. She settled in quickly with help from the staff who are all absolutely great. They are extremely flexible and accommodating. I’m so glad I chose Applepips as a perfect home from home environment and would highly recommend.

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Ashley Treasure
5 years ago

My son started a pre school before applepips , we didn't get on there it wasn't for us. Viewed this nursery and wow everything about it was warm and homely. The staff are absolutely amazing ! My boy loves going here we made such a good choice. He really does thrive going here !

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Inspection history

Date: August 2017

  • May 2023Good
  • August 2017Good

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