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Country Mice Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Station Road, Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8DA · West Sussex
Number of places
22 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Country Mice Nursery, situated in Horsham, operates Monday to Friday, aligning with the academic school calendar, and caters to children from 2 to 11 years old. The nursery emphasises a learning environment fostered through play and exploration, encouraging children to develop into well-rounded, caring, resilient, respectful, and resourceful individuals.

They offer a variety of sessions, including morning, afternoon, and full-day nursery care, alongside before and after-school clubs. Children are provided with opportunities for both indoor and outdoor activities, sensory play, phonics, puzzles, and more, with a rolling snack time during morning sessions and a social lunch experience in the afternoons.

The nursery also works in partnership with St Peter’s Primary School to offer breakfast sessions. They are committed to providing flexible childcare options for registered families and proudly highlight their professional and caring team of practitioners.

The nursery actively welcomes government funding initiatives to support families with childcare costs.

Our ethos

Country Mice Nursery fosters a learning environment through play and exploration, aiming to develop children into well-rounded, caring, resilient, respectful, and resourceful individuals.

What it's like

Children receive a very warm welcome and feel valued. The effective key-person system helps new children settle, supporting their emotional well-being. Children demonstrate independence and confidence, making choices from play resources and showing positive attitudes to learning, alongside good manners and behaviours.

Play-based learningFlexible childcarePartnership with local schoolGovernment funding accepted

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
  • Morning Nursery session£20 / session
  • Afternoon Nursery session£20 / session
  • Full day session£40 / day
  • Breakfast Session£7.00 / session
  • After school session£15.00 / session

Key facts

Session types

Morning Nursery session (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM), Afternoon Nursery session (12:00 PM - 3:00 PM), Full day session (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM), Breakfast Session (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM), After School session (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM)

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, following the school academic calendar

Age range

2 to 11 years old

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

1992

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Country Mice Nursery

Last inspected 23 February 2023

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 very warm welcome and feel valued. The effective key-person system helps new children settle, supporting their emotional well-being. Children demonstrate independence and confidence, making choices from play resources and showing positive attitudes to learning, alongside good manners and behaviours.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers are inspiring leaders and positive role models to practitioners and apprentices, with a clear vision for children's learning.
  • Parents speak highly of the nursery, praising the support their children receive and feeling involved in their learning.
  • There is a strong focus on developing children's literacy skills, with opportunities for writing for a purpose.
  • Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and their families is a particular strength.
  • There is a strong emphasis on promoting inclusive practice, with visits to a farm and allotments.

Areas to develop

  • 1support practitioners to make even better use of their interactions with children to extend their thinking and develop their communication and language skills even further
  • 2review the organisation of some activities to ensure children can participate fully and gain the intended knowledge and skills.
Inspection #10263714 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents speak highly of the nursery."

"Parents feel involved in their children's learning and enjoy the use of communication books."

"Parents comment positively about how their children enjoy the responsibility of being a helper, which develops their confidence and gives them a sense of belonging."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and their families is a particular strength of the nursery. Practitioners quickly identify where children may need additional support and seek prompt help from a range of professionals. They follow targeted plans and provide speech and language focus sessions.

Outdoor space

Children have good opportunities to play outside. They relish opportunities to explore the outdoor kitchen, paint at the easel and ride their bikes around the roadway, which develops their physical skills.

Parent Reviews of Country Mice Nursery

5.0
(1)
Robert Hughes
2 years ago

Fantastic pre school, nice outdoor area and friendly staff. Perfect.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2011

  • February 2023Good
  • May 2017Good
  • June 2015Good
  • January 2011Good

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