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Bewbush Community Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
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4.7(3 Google reviews) ·Bewbush Children Centre, Dorsten Square, CRAWLEY, RH11 8XW · West Sussex
Number of places
56 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Bewbush Community Nursery CIC is a 56-place setting in Crawley, dedicated to providing a nurturing and educational environment for children aged 3 months to 8 years. The day nursery focuses on a child-centred approach, encouraging learning through play tailored to each child's individual needs, interests, and learning styles.

The facility boasts an open-plan, bright interior with workshop areas designed for children to explore and develop independence and social skills. They offer age-specific environments, including "The Rainbow Room" for their youngest children, "The Inbetweeners" for 2-3 year olds focusing on physical and language development, and a Preschool for 3-4 year olds to foster independence and friendships.

The day nursery strongly believes in working in partnership with parents, recognising them as primary educators, and assigns each child a dedicated Family Key Person to ensure a strong link between home and nursery life. The team comprises experienced and qualified staff, all trained in Paediatric First Aid and committed to continuous professional development.

Their core values revolve around creating a fun, inclusive, and integrity-driven learning experience.

Our ethos

The nursery is committed to a child-centred approach, encouraging learning through play tailored to each child's individual needs, interests, and learning styles. They value partnership with parents, recognising them as primary educators, and aim to create a fun, inclusive, and integrity-driven learning experience.

What it's like

Children settle quickly and feel secure in this warm, friendly and caring environment, showing they enjoy their time at nursery by smiling, giggling, and talking excitedly with staff and other children. They separate confidently from parents and carers, forming strong bonds with staff, with babies snuggling into staff for story time. Children show positive attitudes to their learning, making good progress through a range of experiences that prepare them well for future success.

Child-centred approachFamily Key Person systemExperienced and qualified staffAge-specific learning environments

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am-6pm, Monday to Friday

Age range

3 months to 8 years old

Session types

Sessional Care available

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bewbush Community Nursery

Last inspected 2 March 2023 · Bev Boyd

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 feel secure in this warm, friendly and caring environment, showing they enjoy their time at nursery by smiling, giggling, and talking excitedly with staff and other children. They separate confidently from parents and carers, forming strong bonds with staff, with babies snuggling into staff for story time. Children show positive attitudes to their learning, making good progress through a range of experiences that prepare them well for future success.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language is a strength of the nursery.
  • Partnership with parents is effective; staff make good use of settling-in arrangements to build strong relationships with families and children.
  • Children develop good communication and language skills, with staff introducing new words to increase their vocabulary.
  • Children develop a good understanding of mathematical concepts, supported by staff using appropriate language and encouraging counting in multiple languages.
  • The management team evaluates the provision effectively, supporting staff's professional development and ensuring effective recruitment and induction systems.

Areas to develop

  • 1Strengthen staff training so all staff are able to extend older children's learning and thinking skills through well-focused questions.
  • 2Develop staff's understanding of how to promote children's independence consistently.
Inspection #10276671 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that they appreciate the daily verbal feedback, weekly photographs and the activities given to them to support children's learning at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is a strength of the nursery. Staff quickly identify children who need additional support and work effectively with parents and other professionals to put targeted strategies in place, tailored to children's needs and preferences. As a result, children feel included and make good progress in their learning and development.

Outdoor space

Older children have their physical skills promoted through playing outside on obstacle courses and riding scooters around a racetrack. Staff provide a safe and secure environment for children to explore while encouraging them to experience risks and challenges in their play.

Google Reviews of Bewbush Community Nursery

4.7
(3 Google reviews)
Adrienne Maisey
3 years ago

My child has gained so much from the nursery. They changed food times recently which we questioned and it was acknowledged however, we had no out come back, conversation or compromise. They just changed it and never got back to us. Saying that they constantly send beautiful videos and pictures of our child and keeps them active and happy

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Elena Anca
a year ago

My daughter loves it! I highly recommend it, lovely staff!

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Inspection history

Date: January 2014

  • March 2023Good
  • July 2017Good
  • January 2014Good

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