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Little Diggers Montessori # Little Diggers Montessori in Chichester (PO20 7NL) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2022) · Sidlesham Cp School, Keynor Lane, Chichester, PO20 7NL · West Sussex Number of places 45 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 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 Little Diggers Montessori is a group of nurseries in Chichester that champion the Montessori philosophy and integrate it with a strong focus on nature and outdoor learning. Their approach centres on fostering children's natural curiosity and desire to explore, providing ample green spaces, woodlands, edible gardens, and even onsite animals for children to interact with. They believe in creating a generation connected to nature, offering a rich environment for learning and discovery, even in challenging weather conditions. The nurseries operate with a team of qualified Early Years Specialists and degree-level Qualified Teachers, aiming to cultivate happy, healthy, creative, and critical thinkers who are resilient and develop a lifelong love for learning. They offer various provisions across their different locations, catering to a range of ages from 3 months to 8 years, with some settings operating year-round and others term-time only, and all embracing their unique blend of Montessori education and Forest School ethos. Our ethos Little Diggers Montessori champions the Montessori philosophy, integrating it with a strong focus on nature and outdoor learning. Their child-led approach fosters natural curiosity through exploration of green spaces, woodlands, gardens, and animal interaction, aiming to cultivate resilient, lifelong learners connected to nature. What it's like As children arrive at the nursery, they are welcomed warmly by enthusiastic and attentive practitioners. Babies and young children build close and nurturing relationships with their key person, as they seek them out for cuddles, smiles and reassurance when they need to. Children feel safe and secure and are excited to get involved with activities. Montessori Approach Forest School Outdoor Learning All-Year & Term-Time Options Highly Qualified Staff ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://littlediggersmontessori.eylog.co.uk/eyMan/index.php/enquiries/registerEnquiry?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJjb21wYW55X2lkIjoiMSJ9.WoKz6tTYnXDUD5jj30pVCFrX4hKzMwyNzDlHGlj5alM) ## Key facts Opening hours Bosham: 7:30am-6pm (all year round); Sidlesham: 8am-6pm (all year round); Itchenor: 8am-4pm (term-time only) Session types Full day, Breakfast Club, After School Club Age range 3 months to 8 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Diggers Montessori Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10250959 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200654)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2579037) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-diggers-montessori-po20-7nl-2579037) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Diggers Montessori Last inspected 24 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 As children arrive at the nursery, they are welcomed warmly by enthusiastic and attentive practitioners. Babies and young children build close and nurturing relationships with their key person, as they seek them out for cuddles, smiles and reassurance when they need to. Children feel safe and secure and are excited to get involved with activities. Inspector highlights - Managers create an ambitious curriculum that intends to challenge and motivate children in their learning. - Parents share that their children are happy and settled at the nursery, and they are pleased with the excellent communication they receive. - Children are fully supported in developing a love of reading, with a local library bus visiting and a lending library to encourage reading at home. - Practitioners have a good understanding of how to enhance children's learning and monitor their progress effectively, particularly for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Managers are highly aware of how to support practitioners, providing regular supervisions and access to a wide range of purposeful training. Areas to develop - 1 consider how to support practitioners in implementing the behavioural expectations of the nursery more consistently - 2 strengthen the teaching of mathematics outdoors, so that all children have access to a wide range of high-quality learning opportunities that support their developing understanding of numbers and other mathematical concepts. Inspection #10250959 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200654) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents share that their children are happy and settled at the nursery. > They explain how pleased they are with the excellent communication they receive about their child's progress and future learning. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Practitioners have a good understanding of how to enhance children's learning and monitor their progress effectively. They have a clear knowledge of how to identify and support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Practitioners and managers liaise with other agencies, such as the local speech and language team. Through all of this, children are supported in achieving the best possible outcomes. Outdoor space In the forest area, children are developing good physical skills. They run, jump and splash in muddy puddles with excited delight. Children explore with tools and write with sticks in the mud. Inspection history Date: October 2022 - November 2022 Good - October 2022 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Diggers Montessori ### How does Little Diggers Montessori support children with SEND? ### What kind of team works at Little Diggers Montessori? ### What age children does Little Diggers Montessori take? ### How can Little Diggers Montessori be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Chichester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Diggers Montessori. - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Birdham Pre-school Chichester · PO20 7HB 5.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/birdham-pre-school-po20-7hb-ey477963) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### The Pink Cottage Chichester · PO20 0NL ](/nursery/the-pink-cottage-po20-0nl-ey559929) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Selsey Community Nursery Cio Chichester · PO20 0SE ](/nursery/selsey-community-nursery-cio-po20-0se-ey556173) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Ladybirds Nursery Bracklesham Chichester · PO20 8JA 4.7(6 reviews) ](/nursery/ladybirds-nursery-po20-8ja-ey281331) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 3.0 mi ### Beech Tree Childcare Sesley · PO20 0BN ](/nursery/beech-tree-childcare-po20-0bn-2767618) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 3.1 mi ### Teddy Wilf's @ Witterings East Wittering, Chichester · PO20 8PS ](/nursery/teddy-wilf-s-witterings-po20-8ps-2784216) [See all nurseries in Chichester →](/search?q=Chichester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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