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Discovery Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
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5.0(27 parent reviews)
·1 Grosvenor Road, WORTHING, BN11 1QF · West Sussex
Number of places
56 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Discovery Day Nursery, located in Worthing, West Sussex, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 0 to 5 years. Situated conveniently near Victoria Park, Worthing Library, Museum, town centre, and the beach, the nursery provides ample opportunities for exploration and discovery.

The dedicated team focuses on fostering development through a curriculum that incorporates the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), encouraging children to grow at their own pace. Emphasis is placed on outdoor play and a wide range of activities designed to enhance language, literacy, and numeracy skills.

The nursery prides itself on creating a homely, secure atmosphere where children can develop social skills and form strong bonds with staff and peers. With an award-winning reputation and a highly qualified team, Discovery Day Nursery is committed to providing outstanding care and education, ensuring every child has a great start in life.

Our ethos

Discovery Day Nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, emphasising outdoor play and a wide range of activities to foster language, literacy, and numeracy. They aim to create a homely, secure atmosphere that encourages children to develop at their own pace, promoting social skills and strong bonds. The nursery is committed to providing outstanding care and education for children aged 0-5.

What it's like

Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure at the nursery; they arrive happy and eager to get involved in activities and staff offer plenty of reassurance as children settle. Leaders create an ambitious curriculum and staff plan interesting activities that develop children's knowledge, such as science experiments about floating and sinking, helping children to develop positive attitudes to learning.

EYFS CurriculumOutdoor PlayHighly Qualified TeamAward-Winning Nursey

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges based on age bands (under 2s, 2-3 years, and 3 years plus) for full days, morning, or afternoon sessions. Standard fees are fully inclusive of all meals, snacks, milk formula, nappies, and creams. Fees are calculated based on 51 weeks of the year and split into equal monthly payments.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
  • Full Day (Under 2 years)£74.00 / day
  • Morning (Under 2 years)£42.50 / session
  • Afternoon (Under 2 years)£42.50 / session
  • Hourly Rate (Under 2 years)£8 / hour
  • Full Day (2 - 3 years)£72.60 / day

Good to know

  • Fees are calculated over 51 weeks and invoiced in 12 equal monthly payments.
  • Payments are due in advance on the 1st of each month.
  • Fees are payable for bank holidays and absences, but the nursery is closed between Christmas and New Year.
  • A 10% sibling discount is offered on non-funded hours for younger siblings.
  • Early starts from 7.30am are available for an additional session charge.
  • Funded-only sessions are subject to a voluntary daily service charge to cover meals and consumables.

Key facts

Session types

Full Day: 8am - 6pm, Half Day: 8am - 1pm, Half Day: 1pm - 6pm, Early start: 7.30am

Food

All meals and snacks, milk formula, nappies and creams are included in the fees.

Opening hours

Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 6:00pm

Age range

0 - 5 Year Olds

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2014

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Discovery Day Nursery

Last inspected 27 June 2024 · Nicola Houston

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 demonstrate that they feel safe and secure at the nursery; they arrive happy and eager to get involved in activities and staff offer plenty of reassurance as children settle. Leaders create an ambitious curriculum and staff plan interesting activities that develop children's knowledge, such as science experiments about floating and sinking, helping children to develop positive attitudes to learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Relationships between staff and babies are exceptionally close and nurturing.
  • Leaders create an ambitious curriculum and staff plan interesting activities (for example, science experiments).
  • Support for communication and language is strong.
  • Outdoor space is used effectively to support physical development; staff plan trips to the beach and local open spaces.
  • Leaders provide effective professional development and staff feel valued and cared for.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to implement expectations consistently throughout the nursery so that children can follow rules with ease
  • 2build further on partnerships with parents to offer them more support to continue their child's learning at home.
Inspection #10351264 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive high levels of support throughout their early education. Staff work closely with other professionals involved with children's development and leaders build strong relationships with local primary schools to support children's transitions.

Outdoor space

Leaders plan effectively to make the most of the outdoor space and staff use a wide range of equipment to support children's physical skills; children climb and balance with ease. Staff also plan trips to the beach and local open spaces to enhance the curriculum, and children's physical development is supported well.

Inspection history

Date: May 2016

  • June 2024Good
  • October 2018Good
  • May 2016Good

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