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Kiddie Capers, Hurstpierpoint

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
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5.0(34 parent reviews) ·Court Bushes Community Hub, Willow Way, Hassocks, BN6 9TH · West Sussex
Number of places
30 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Kiddie Capers in Hurstpierpoint, established in 2019, operates from a community hub, providing childcare for children aged 0-5 years. 30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, the nursery received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 25th October 2022.

Children receive a warm welcome and quickly settle into chosen activities, demonstrating curiosity and good behaviour. Staff foster independence, with children washing their hands, putting on coats for outdoor play, and using cutlery skillfully at mealtimes.

The nursery supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), those receiving funding, and children who speak English as an additional language (EAL) by seeking advice and implementing tailored strategies. This focus contributes to strong communication skill development.

Leaders are attentive to communication and language development, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing a variety of activities like singing and reading to expose children to new vocabulary. Babies develop secure attachments with staff, who engage them with high levels of language through shared picture books and positive praise for babbling and mimicking sounds.

Children learn about different festivals, such as Mehndi for Diwali, to broaden their understanding of various communities. The curriculum also includes activities like making fruit kebabs, which helps develop hand-eye coordination.

Staff also teach children about oral health, promoting their understanding of well-being.

What it's like

Children receive a warm welcome and settle quickly. They behave well and show curiosity in activities. Children learn about different festivals and show good levels of independence.

Warm welcomeSupports communicationPromotes independenceGood behaviourCurious learnersInclusive practices

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kiddie Capers, Hurstpierpoint

Last inspected 25 October 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 receive a warm welcome and settle quickly. They behave well and show curiosity in activities. Children learn about different festivals and show good levels of independence.

Inspector highlights

  • Children receive a warm welcome and settle quickly to chosen activities.
  • Children with a delay in their language development are well supported using picture cards.
  • Children behave well and show curiosity when they participate in activities, such as making fruit kebabs.
  • Children have opportunities to learn about festivals that their friends and families celebrate.
  • Children show good levels of independence.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff practice and ensure that activities offer appropriate levels of challenge to extend all children's learning more effectively
  • 2provide children with more time to process their thinking and express their ideas during interactions with staff.
Inspection #10217545 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work alongside parents and other professionals, where needed, to help all children reach their full potential. Staff seek advice and implement strategies to help children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, children who receive funding and those who speak English as an additional language. This contributes towards supporting children's communication skills.

Outdoor space

Children demonstrate good levels of independence, for example, they put on their coats to play outside. The report does not provide further details about the outdoor space or specific outdoor activities.

EAL / language support

Staff seek advice and implement strategies to help children who speak English as an additional language. Leaders recognise the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's communication and language development, and ensure children have a wide variety of activities to expose them to new language.

Parent Reviews of Kiddie Capers, Hurstpierpoint

5.0
(34)
GIOVANNA GELSOMINO
7 months ago

My son has started going to this nursery when he was 1yo and struggled to start with, as he was not used to socialising with so many other children and was not accepting food there too. The staff has been amazing in giving him time and never give up on him. After few months of gentle trying, he started loving it: now he is 1.5 yo and he eats very well in nursery, play with the other kids and does not even cry when I leave him in the morning and he runs to get to the entrance. I want to thank Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint to have been very patient with him. The environment is very relaxed, it’s clear the staff love their job. They do activities everyday and keep us parents posted on the app. Can’t recommend enough!

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Cara Bea Langhorne
6 months ago

My daughter has been going to Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint since she was 5.5 months old. She has absolutely thrived there. Daily activities, attentive staff and just a friendly environment. They’re also very parent-led so I’ve been working with them as my daughter’s routine evolves.

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Curious Browser
6 months ago

I was really nervous about sending my child to nursery, generally, as all parents are but they have settled in so incredibly well and that’s all down to the lovely, kind caring team. They always make me feel like I can get in touch and check in if I’m experiencing separation anxiety, and they update my child’s app regularly so I can feel connected and see how much pudding they’re eating :) brilliant nursery. Best choice I’ve made. Thank you to the brilliant team for making this transition so much easier

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Kate Shingadia
7 months ago

Both of my daughters have been very happy at Kiddie Capers nursery in Hurstpierpoint. The staff are very warm, friendly and caring. Communication with the nursery is excellent and they are very accommodating especially if last minute additional care is needed. Highly recommend

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Leah Haylor
7 months ago

My son started kiddie capers at the start of the year I was really worried for him as he was not used to socialising or being anywhere without me he struggled going in a few times but after that he got used to being there he started to love it he now doesn’t even say goodbye to me just walks straight in! He’s always coming out on pickup and telling me about how he loved his day there . The activities they do on a daily basis is great Theo really enjoys doing them! . He’s developed a lot within the setting his speech has come along amazingly. He really enjoys going there. Couldn’t recommend them enough😊

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Inspection history

Date: November 2021

  • November 2022Good
  • October 2022Good
  • January 2022Requires improvement
  • November 2021Requires improvement

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