Food
Meals provided by in-house cooks (breakfast, snacks, evening meal included in relevant session price, hot lunch at extra cost). Packed lunches allowed. Caters to allergies and dietary requirements, nut-free.
Community Playcentre @ Walberton
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
Number of places
35 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
West Sussex
About this day nursery
Community Playcentre @ Walberton provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from birth to four years old, alongside offering before and after-school clubs and holiday provisions for primary school children. Located in the picturesque village of Walberton, the centre, established in 2015 through community fundraising, prides itself on fostering confidence and individuality in each child.
The nursery is thoughtfully divided into a babies' area for those aged 0-2 and an 'overs' area for 3-4-year-olds. Open 51 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, the centre offers flexible scheduling with options for all-year or term-time attendance, as well as various session lengths like school mornings, school hours, or full days.
A dedicated team of qualified practitioners ensures up-to-date practices and individualised support through a key person system, using platforms like Tapestry for parent communication. The facility boasts a large outdoor space, accessible in all weather, encouraging independent exploration and structured group activities.
With an in-house kitchen, two cooks prepare healthy, home-cooked meals, accommodating dietary needs and allergies, with breakfast, snacks, and an evening meal included in relevant session prices. The Playcentre is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, promoting positivity and respect, and supporting each child's journey to becoming a confident learner.
Our ethos
We strive to create a homely and stimulating environment that is welcoming and inclusive to all. We take a holistic view of each child and promote positivity and respect throughout the playcentre. Every day we aim to encourage individuality and support each child to develop their own potential to become a confident and secure learner as they continue their journey into education.
What it's like
Leaders are committed to providing good-quality education and staff are skilled at providing a high level of teaching, including for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Children form strong bonds with key persons, feel safe and confident, are polite and eager learners who demonstrate curiosity and independence.
Welcoming and Inclusive EnvironmentFlexible SessionsFocus on Individuality and ConfidenceOutdoor Play in All WeathersHealthy Home-Cooked Meals
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
- Full day (0-2 years)£73.50 / day
- School day (0-2 years)£45.00 / day
- Full day (2-3 years)£72.45 / day
- Early school day (2-3 years)£55.50 / day
- Late school day (2-3 years)£64.35 / day
Key facts
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7:30 am until 6:00 pm, 51 weeks a year (closed Christmas week)
Age range
0-4 years (nursery), Primary school age (school clubs)
Session types
school mornings, school hours, full days, all year basis, term time
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2015
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating
Last inspected 12 July 2023 · Tina Lambert
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Leaders are committed to providing good-quality education and staff are skilled at providing a high level of teaching, including for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Children form strong bonds with key persons, feel safe and confident, are polite and eager learners who demonstrate curiosity and independence.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders are committed to providing good-quality education and care.
- Staff provide a high level of teaching, including for children with SEND.
- Children form strong bonds with key persons and feel safe and confident.
- Children demonstrate a love of learning and strong independence skills.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective and staff understand their responsibilities.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to focus on the precise skills they want each child to gain during planned activities so that children consistently benefit from the intended learning
- 2target support more precisely to consistently support children's speech and language development, with particular regards to those children who are less confident to engage during group activities.
Inspection #10301566 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff are skilled at providing a high level of teaching to all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Despite this, all children, including those with SEND, make good progress from their starting points.
Outdoor space
Children enjoy time outdoors and learn to take managed risks safely, developing physical skills as they ride on bicycles and during water play. Babies enjoy the fresh air and staff provide sensory experiences outdoors, such as rice and sand play.
Parent Reviews
5.0
(7)
sarah markey
3 years ago
Lovely nursery, friendly, both my children have enjoyed their time here. My son who is now at school wishes he could go back 🙂 my daughter has developed many fantastic new skills, and shows a high level of independence since she started in September, it has and continues to be a very positive environment for my daughter.
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Kerry Hills
6 years ago
My dads party was held here, it is a fabulous hall, everything is there for what you need, even allowing us to have part of the bar, would definitely use again.
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Dawn Pattison
8 years ago
Lovely atmosphere and brilliant setting for children of all ages.
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Catherine Purdie
8 years ago
Excellent childcare providers.
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Margaret James
a year ago
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Inspection history
Date: January 2018
- July 2023Good
- January 2018Good
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