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JC Little Explorers in Purbrook

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2025)
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5.0(8 parent reviews) ·St John's Church Hall, London Road, Purbrook, PO7 5LQ · Hampshire
Number of places
30 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2025
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

JC Little Explorers is a welcoming early years nursery and preschool in Hampshire and West Sussex, established in 2024 by Jack Court. They cater to children aged 9 months to 5 years, offering a bespoke experience at every stage of their development.

The nursery’s philosophy, 'Little Explorers, Big Futures,' emphasises providing children with the autonomy to explore their natural curiosity within a nurturing atmosphere. They blend indoor and outdoor learning environments to foster confidence, resilience, and compassion.

The curriculum is based on the EYFS framework and Development Matters, focusing on preparing children for school and life. Educators at JC Little Explorers act as guides, observing and encouraging each child's individual learning journey.

The nursery combines research-based learning with open-ended play and incorporates a special JC Sports programme, alongside a strong focus on emotional intelligence. They aim to provide high-quality childcare, offering healthy, prepared meals, flexible hours, and various enriching activities such as outings, cultural celebrations, music, and outdoor exploration.

They strive to create an inclusive community that respects all cultures and backgrounds.

Our ethos

The nursery's philosophy, 'Little Explorers, Big Futures,' emphasises providing children with the autonomy to explore their natural curiosity within a nurturing atmosphere. They blend indoor and outdoor learning environments to foster confidence, resilience, and compassion, guided by the EYFS framework and Development Matters. Educators act as guides, observing and encouraging each child's individual learning journey through research-based learning, open-ended play, and a focus on emotional intelligence.

What it's like

Children happily enter the nursery and confidently access the activities provided. Staff are quick to welcome the children and provide comfort if needed. Managers provide an ambitious curriculum, which focuses on promoting independence and having good hygiene routines.

EYFS curriculumIndoor and outdoor learningJC Sports programmeFlexible hoursHealthy meals

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Food

Healthy, prepared meals that accommodate allergies and dietary needs upon request. Optional to provide own meals.

Opening hours

7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Age range

9 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

April 2024

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for JC Little Explorers

Last inspected 7 April 2025 · Harriet Povey

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 happily enter the nursery and confidently access the activities provided. Staff are quick to welcome the children and provide comfort if needed. Managers provide an ambitious curriculum, which focuses on promoting independence and having good hygiene routines.

Inspector highlights

  • Children happily enter the nursery and confidently access the activities provided.
  • Managers provide an ambitious curriculum, which focuses on promoting independence and having good hygiene routines.
  • Staff promote the class rules which children follow well.
  • Staff promote communication and language development well.
  • Children have many opportunities to extend their physical development.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen support for staff's professional development to focus more precisely on further developing and improving staff's practice and skills over time.
Inspection #10395417 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are very happy with the care provided.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Managers use any additional funding well to support individual children's needs. Managers attend regular meetings to help support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and work with an outside agency to help identify any delays in development.

Outdoor space

Children have many opportunities to extend their physical development. For example, they visit the local parks and fields to play sports. The nursery benefits from a sports club attending once a week to provide further physical activity with the children.

Parent Reviews of JC Little Explorers

5.0
(8)
maddie houghton
11 months ago

My daughter started going to this fantastic nursery in Mid-May. I cannot fault them ❤️ they are on top of everything and have the children’s best interest at heart! All the staff are so lovely. Extremely grateful for them and how easy it was to settle my little girl there, she loves going in and it’s so reassuring knowing she is somewhere safe, clean, happy and that she is happy! Thank you all staff at JC Explorers xx

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JoeyJayden Russell -Snowden
11 months ago

Such a lovely Nursery ! The Team of Girls are so supportive and attentive to each child . They provide healthy balanced meals our daughter loves They use a brilliant app To update Throughout the day & are ever so easy to contact For updates . Will be sad to say goodbye Next year

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Hayley Keogh
11 months ago

Absolutely adore this nursery setting! Staff are so lovely, caring and kind. Go above and beyond for your little ones! Highly recommend!

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Becca Cole
11 months ago

Absolutely amazing nursery! My little boy has been there since they opened in April 2024 and he adores everyone there. He goes to school this September and is so ready for it, all thanks to the kind and dedicated staff at JC Little Explorers 😊

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Skye Curtis
11 months ago

Such a great environment! I wouldn’t send mine anywhere else, the manager is super at what she does and the little ones are always beaming after coming home!!

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

7 April 2025

Good

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

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