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East Preston Village Pre School # East Preston Village Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2022) · The Cricket Pavillion, Sea Road, Littlehampton, BN16 1JP · West Sussex Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2022 Local authority West Sussex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery East Preston Village Pre School, established in 1996, is a childcare setting located in Littlehampton, offering a warm and nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 4 years. Open between 9 am and 3 pm each weekday during term-time only, the pre-school received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 13th December 2022. Children are greeted by kind and friendly staff who know them well, fostering a sense of belonging. The pre-school provides a wide variety of activities, from exploring musical instruments to engaging with stories, promoting high levels of engagement. The manager is passionate about teaching children about the natural environment, offering rich experiences such as visits to local schools, shops, the library, park, and beach. Plans are also underway to build a forest area for further outdoor exploration. The manager, who also serves as the special educational needs coordinator (SENCo), works closely with staff and parents to identify and support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they make good progress. What it's like Children enjoy coming into this warm and nurturing pre-school, happily finding familiar friends and chatting together. They are greeted by kind and friendly staff who know them well and listen intently. Children explore a wide variety of activities, including instruments and stories, and demonstrate high levels of engagement in their learning, such as exploring ice and frost. Warm and nurturing Outdoor learning focus Strong SEND support Community engagement Engaging activities Good Ofsted rating ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 9am and 3pm each weekday Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for East Preston Village Pre School Last inspected 13 December 2022 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 enjoy coming into this warm and nurturing pre-school, happily finding familiar friends and chatting together. They are greeted by kind and friendly staff who know them well and listen intently. Children explore a wide variety of activities, including instruments and stories, and demonstrate high levels of engagement in their learning, such as exploring ice and frost. Inspector highlights - The manager is passionate about teaching children about the natural environment and provides a rich selection of experiences, including visits to local places like the school, shops, library, park, and beach. - The manager supports the team well through regular staff meetings, supervision, and training, leading to improved practice through peer-on-peer observations. - Staff know the children well, engage them in learning, and support their choices, extending their ideas during play. - Staff support children in making healthy choices and encourage them to drink. - The manager, who is also the SENCo, works with staff to quickly and efficiently identify children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Areas to develop - 1 provide parents with information about their children's next stages in learning and help them to support their learning at home - 2 support staff to consistently provide children with opportunities to develop independence. Inspection #10263425 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50205490) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of East Preston Village Pre School Inspection date Dec 2022 Inspection no. 10263425 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50205490)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113474) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed The Cricket Pavillion, Sea Road, Littlehampton, BN16 1JP [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.4814/50.8099/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Littlehampton - [Day nurseries in Littlehampton](/search?q=Littlehampton) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=east-preston-village-pre-school-bn16-1jp-113474) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager, who is also the special educational needs coordinator (SENCo), works with staff to quickly and efficiently identify children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The SENCo monitors children's progress and development effectively, working closely with parents and other professionals to enable children to make the best possible progress. Outdoor space Children are encouraged to get their coats ready to go outside. The manager plans for improvements, such as building a forest area for children to explore nature even further. Inspection history Date: July 2011 - December 2022 Good - May 2017 Good - May 2015 Good - July 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about East Preston Village Pre School ### What are the opening hours at East Preston Village Pre School? ### What does East Preston Village Pre School do well? ### Which funded childcare places does East Preston Village Pre School accept? ### How big is East Preston Village Pre School? ### How is East Preston Village Pre School classified by Ofsted? ### Is East Preston Village Pre School Ofsted registered? ## Nearby day nurseries in Littlehampton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to East Preston Village Pre School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Little Stars Littlehampton · BN16 3SB ](/nursery/little-stars-bn16-3sb-ey359612) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Beech Tree Childcare Littlehampton · BN16 4AX 4.7(15 reviews) ](/nursery/beech-tree-childcare-bn16-4ax-2767619) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### Angmering Day Nursery Littlehampton · BN16 4HY ](/nursery/angmering-day-nursery-bn16-4hy-ey498732) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Applepips Day Nursery (Heritage House) Littlehampton · BN16 3EY 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/applepips-day-nursery-heritage-house-bn16-3ey-2813342) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Play Centre Pre-School Littlehampton · BN16 3NJ ](/nursery/play-centre-pre-school-bn16-3nj-113651) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Applepips Day Nursery Littlehampton · BN16 3LN 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/applepips-day-nursery-bn16-3ln-ey486351) [See all nurseries in Littlehampton →](/search?q=Littlehampton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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