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Copthorne Kinders Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
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4.6(11 parent reviews) ·Forge Wood Community Centre, Crawley, RH10 3SW · West Sussex
Number of places
53 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Copthorne Kinders Day Nursery is situated within the Forge Wood Community Centre, offering a nurturing and engaging environment for children from six months up to school age. The nursery operates with a philosophy centred on respecting each child as an individual, fostering high self-esteem, and encouraging them to reach their full potential through support and praise.

The dedicated and experienced team is committed to delivering exceptional care, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and adapting the curriculum to suit each child's unique experiences and developmental needs. Children benefit from opportunities to explore their natural surroundings and participate in a wide array of activities designed to stimulate learning.

The nursery provides both morning and afternoon sessions, with an early drop-off option, and offers a comprehensive programme that includes nutritious meals prepared fresh daily by a nursery chef. Copthorne Kinders is open year-round, operating for 51 weeks, and actively participates in government funding schemes to make childcare accessible.

Our ethos

Copthorne Kinders Day Nursery is committed to respecting each child as an individual, fostering high self-esteem, and encouraging them to reach their full potential through support and praise, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and adapting the curriculum to suit each child's unique experiences and developmental needs.

What it's like

Children receive a warm welcome and settle promptly, engaging in chosen play and learning. They have many experiences, such as using child-safe knives to cut pumpkins and explore seeds, learning about where food comes from and their own safety. Children build close and trusting bonds with staff, who provide reassurance, enabling them to feel safe and secure.

EYFS curriculumNutritious mealsGovernment funding acceptedExperienced team

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Any hours attended outside your child’s funded sessions are charged at our usual hourly rate. Lunch and tea charges apply on funded days (please ask for our current meal charges).

Key facts

Session types

morning sessions (8am - 1pm), afternoon sessions (1pm - 6pm), full day (8am - 6pm), early drop off (7:30am - 8am)

Food

Meals provided, cooked fresh daily by nursery chef. Lunch and tea charges apply on funded days.

Opening hours

8am - 6pm (early drop off from 7:30am)

Age range

6 months until school age

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

October 2023

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Copthorne Kinders Day Nursery

Last inspected 29 October 2024

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 receive a warm welcome and settle promptly, engaging in chosen play and learning. They have many experiences, such as using child-safe knives to cut pumpkins and explore seeds, learning about where food comes from and their own safety. Children build close and trusting bonds with staff, who provide reassurance, enabling them to feel safe and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders are a highly effective and reflective team, supporting staff development and knowledge.
  • Staff enable children to develop a keen interest in stories and reading from a very young age.
  • Staff provide effective support for children to extend their communication and language development through targeted questions and music sessions.
  • There are clear and effective partnerships with parents, who comment on their children's good communication and language development.
  • Children learn about assessing risks and healthy lifestyles through discussions with staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on all staff's awareness of what children need to learn next to enhance the effectiveness of their interactions with children
  • 2embrace children's home cultures and heritages further to support their awareness of similarities and differences and sense of belonging.
Inspection #10369063 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Parents report about the high levels of support their families receive in the care and education of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children's physical development is good. Older children use pens with great skill and demonstrate this as they use stencils to create pictures. Toddlers model dough into shapes, use tools to roll it flat and press cutters into the dough. The report does not mention a specific outdoor area or how children use it for physical play.

Parent Reviews of Copthorne Kinders Day Nursery

4.6
(11)
Abby Vincent
a year ago

My children and I LOVE Copthorne Kinders! The staff are always so kind and welcoming and my children are always happy to be there. My youngest is too young to speak but to see him hold his hands out to the staff shows how happy he is there. My eldest comes home chatting about what a lovely day she has had. The Famly app is fantastic to keep you updated throughout the day as to what your children are eating and how much, if they have slept and how long, and any nappy changes etc. They also send lovely photos during the day to see. Thank you for all that you do.

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Charlotte Addison
a year ago

Amazing nursery, the staff are always so friendly and welcoming. I’m always worrying about my little ones naps and they always listen and accommodate what I need. He has developed so much already and settled so well, he’s really happy here. Would definitely recommend ☺️

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Emily Bailey
a year ago

Thank you for everything Copthorne Kinders! My daughter absolutely loves coming to pre school! She always asks 'is it pre school day' and gets excited when I say 'yes it is' Every time I drop her off or collect her she is really so happy and I love hearing about her day. I cannot thank you enough! you do an amazing job and everyone is so lovely and amazing! My son has also joined recently, he is exactly the same and actually holds his arms out to the staff when I drop him off, which is so lovely to leave him knowing he's happy and not upset. Also, I love being updated with your new app Family, its so nice to see what the children have eaten, nappy change, keep updated of there day. I love seeing the photos that get posted too! Thank you again, I'm so glad we got recommended your nursery/pre school.

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Sarah O’Connell
a year ago

My daughter attended this nursery and now my son does. Both have had an amazing experience. The staff are fabulous, kind, caring and professional. My daughter still loves to revisit and say hi to all at collection time!

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Sarah Tomlin
a year ago

The most welcoming nursery. My Granddaughter is thriving here. Staff are friendly, kind and have created an atmosphere that is a home from home. Highly recommended :)

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

29 October 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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