Nursery Advice
Claim Your Nursery

Bright Horizons Old Shoreham Day Nursery and Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
·418 Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham By Sea, BN43 5NE · West Sussex
Number of places
86 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Bright Horizons operates numerous nurseries and preschools across the UK, offering comprehensive childcare solutions with a particular focus on the Nurture Approach. This philosophy integrates learning with emotional wellbeing to support children's holistic development.

The organisation emphasises the importance of secure attachments, with a dedicated Key Person system to ensure each child feels safe, known, and loved. They cater to families seeking flexible childcare options, highlighting their commitment to preparing children for school through diverse learning experiences and outdoor activities like Forest School.

Bright Horizons also guides parents through various childcare funding options, aiming to ease financial burdens. With decades of experience and a strong community presence, they strive to create enriching and joyful environments where children can thrive and families feel supported.

Our ethos

The nursery's philosophy is the Nurture Approach, which integrates learning with emotional wellbeing to support children's holistic development. They emphasise the importance of secure attachments through a Key Person system and offer enriching environments and learning experiences, including Forest School, to prepare children for school.

What it's like

Toddlers and older children feel happy, safe, and secure, quickly joining in activities. Babies are reassured and cuddled by attentive staff. Changes to the nursery layout have created calm, designated play spaces for different age groups, positively impacting children's concentration and behaviour.

The Nurture ApproachHolistic Child DevelopmentKey Person SystemFunding Guidance

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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

Request pricing →

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, each weekday, throughout the year.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2015

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Old Shoreham Day Nursery and Preschool

Last inspected 23 November 2023 · Maura Pigram

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

Toddlers and older children feel happy, safe, and secure, quickly joining in activities. Babies are reassured and cuddled by attentive staff. Changes to the nursery layout have created calm, designated play spaces for different age groups, positively impacting children's concentration and behaviour.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager has a clear vision and has worked to improve the premises and create positive learning experiences.
  • Staff report that children have flourished since changes to the nursery layout, with increased communication and improved behaviour.
  • Staff encourage children from an early age to make their own choices and develop independence skills.
  • Children are helped to understand about leading a healthy lifestyle, frequently playing outdoors and learning about growing fruit and vegetables.
  • Partnership with parents is a strength, with parents praising the support they receive and daily communication about their children's achievements.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve the planning of activities to make sure that children's learning needs are consistently met
  • 2make the most of safety discussions to help children to learn about keeping safe when using technology outside of the setting.
Inspection #10276889 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children frequently play outdoors, where they enjoy digging, sweeping leaves and learning balancing skills. During the growing season, children learn how to care for fruit and vegetables, which are then used in their meals.

Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023

Date: February 2018

  • November 2023Good
  • January 2023Requires improvement
  • February 2018Good

Frequently asked about Bright Horizons Old Shoreham Day Nursery and Preschool

Nearby day nurseries in Shoreham By Sea

Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bright Horizons Old Shoreham Day Nursery and Preschool.

Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details.

Claim listing

Share this nursery

Send to a partner, friend or family member.

This listing has been compiled from official Ofsted records, the nursery's own website, details provided directly by the nursery where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more