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Little Explorers Nursery in St Leonards-on-Sea

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
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3.7(6 parent reviews) ·30 Fern Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 0UH · East Sussex
Number of places
28 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
East Sussex

About this day nursery

Little Explorers Nursery, situated in St Leonards-on-Sea, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. The dedicated team of early years practitioners focuses on promoting imagination and fostering a sense of responsibility for belongings.

The nursery aims to help children grow and learn in a safe and enjoyable setting. Little Explorers is committed to providing a welcoming atmosphere for all children, ensuring a positive and enriching experience as they develop their knowledge and skills.

What it's like

Children thoroughly enjoy their time in this homely nursery. Staff are highly attentive to children's needs and form positive relationships, ensuring children feel safe and happy. There is a busy, vibrant atmosphere where children confidently approach staff for comfort and actively involve them in play.

Experienced teamFocus on imagination and care

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age bands (0-23 months and 24+ months) with options for hourly, part-day, full-day, and full-week rates. Funded sessions are subject to consumable charges for meals and snacks, which can also be paid as an all-inclusive daily rate.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • A non-refundable registration fee applies, and a refundable holding fee is required for funded-only sessions.
  • All fees must be paid in advance by the 1st of each calendar month.
  • The nursery is closed for bank holidays, one week in August, and two weeks at Christmas, which are not charged.
  • Consumable charges for funded sessions are waived if additional paid hours are booked alongside the funded session.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Explorers Nursery

Last inspected 13 July 2023 · Jo Caswell

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 thoroughly enjoy their time in this homely nursery. Staff are highly attentive to children's needs and form positive relationships, ensuring children feel safe and happy. There is a busy, vibrant atmosphere where children confidently approach staff for comfort and actively involve them in play.

Inspector highlights

  • Children thoroughly enjoy their time in this homely nursery.
  • Staff are highly attentive to children's needs and form positive relationships.
  • Leaders have made good progress since the last inspection.
  • Teaching is good and staff fully understand the intentions of the nursery curriculum.
  • The nursery curriculum offers extensive opportunities for children to play and learn outside.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve the organisation of snack time to ensure children remain positively engaged in purposeful learning experiences.
Inspection #10277623 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents report how much their children enjoy attending.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders have high expectations for every child and plan a curriculum that successfully caters for each child's learning styles, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and children who need extra help with their learning. Staff have completed appropriate training to support children with SEND who need additional help in communicating their needs.

Outdoor space

Older children use their investigative skills to enthusiastically hunt for insects in the nursery garden, demonstrating high levels of interest as they turn over logs with excitement and anticipation. The nursery curriculum offers extensive opportunities for children to play and learn outside.

Parent Reviews of Little Explorers Nursery

3.7
(6)
Helen Shoesmith
2 years ago

Absolutely love this nursery for our little man. Super flexible with our regular slot and has even accommodated the extras days when we’ve needed them. Pricing and stretching funding over the year is super clear and easy to understand. Regular updates through Tapestry including observations on development and new skills. Our son loves everyone there and I love the homely feel of this place that make him feel special each time we drop him off. Thank you to all the staff for their dedication and care.

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William Bevis
a year ago

My daughter Robyn has been going last year and Lily has just started the team have been very supportive of her settling and Robyn still often talks fondly of Ellie who has an amazing approach with the children as do all the staff there. I feel like the staff do an amazing job. Highly recommend

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Matthew Morgan
4 years ago

What a fantastic homely nursery, my daughter loves going, management always happy to help with anything. We receive feedback daily and lots of informative information from the office team. Thank you so much we really appreciate you all

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Marta Peruzzi
3 years ago

Absolutely disappointed with the management of the nursery. I’ve been promised a place for my child since January, when I first enquired, while in the process of the register him with them I’ve been told (mid June!) that there was no availability for September anymore! So happy I don’t have to deal with them anymore and most important, my kid is not in their hands

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Dale Weeks (Dale Weeks Photography)
3 years ago

Not impressed with the managerial skills or administration skills, however our child settled in fairly well. Now at a new nursery and haven't had to double check any incorrect invoices or ask multiple times for things to be actioned.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2023

  • August 2023Good
  • July 2023Good
  • February 2023Inadequate
  • January 2023Inadequate

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