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Little Explorers - Royal George Road

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2023)
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5.0(1 Google review)
·Burgess Hill Children & Family Centre, Royal George Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9SL · West Sussex
Number of places
40 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2023
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Little Explorers - Royal George Road is a day nursery in Burgess Hill providing care for children from birth to five years old. The day nursery is open from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, and accepts government funding for eligible children. In August 2023, Ofsted inspected the setting and judged its overall effectiveness to be Good.

The inspector reported that staff are kind and caring, forming positive relationships with children in a friendly environment where they settle well. A well-thought-out curriculum is in place, and children were seen to make good use of resources. The report noted that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well and that parent partnership is strong. Parents told the inspector they appreciate the care their children receive and feel they can raise any concerns with the management team.

Our ethos

Little Explorers Nursery's pedagogical approach is child-led learning through play, with activities tailored to individual interests. They are committed to fostering independence and preparing children for school, with additional activities like Forest School and a focus on inclusivity.

What it's like

Staff warmly greet children in a friendly environment, helping them to settle well and feel safe and secure. The staff create a calm environment for the youngest children, engaging them with activities like blowing bubbles. Staff and children make good use of resources, building on skills and using their imaginations during play.

Homely environmentExperienced practitionersWell-equipped outdoor spaceInclusive settingExtra-curricular activities

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age group (0-2 years and 3-5 years) for full and half-day sessions. A minimum attendance of two sessions per week across two different days is required. Additional full day and ad-hoc hourly sessions are available.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)

Good to know

  • A deposit is required upon registration.
  • Minimum booking of two sessions per week, taken over two different days.
  • A 10% sibling discount is applied to the oldest child when both are registered.
  • Late invoice payment and late collection fees apply.

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am - 5.30pm (Monday – Friday)

Age range

6 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full Day, Half Day, Ad-hoc hourly

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Explorers - Royal George Road

Last inspected 8 August 2023 · Kelley Ellis

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

Staff warmly greet children in a friendly environment, helping them to settle well and feel safe and secure. The staff create a calm environment for the youngest children, engaging them with activities like blowing bubbles. Staff and children make good use of resources, building on skills and using their imaginations during play.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers have implemented a well-thought-out curriculum that is designed to improve children's learning in specific areas of development.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well.
  • All the staff are kind and caring and form positive relationships with the children.
  • Children have developed good hygiene routines.
  • Parent partnership is strong, and staff value parents as partners in their children's development.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen information-sharing between staff so that the precise knowledge of each child, held by their key person, is communicated effectively to all those who care for the child
  • 2support all staff to consider if activities can be adapted to include all children wanting to take part.
Inspection #10304068 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents express their appreciation for the sensitive care and the education their children receive.

They explain that they feel they can go to the management team with any concerns, and they feel these would be handled sufficiently and appropriately.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Managers and staff work together to ensure targeted support is provided for children at the earliest opportunity. They seek professional involvement and advice where needed.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Google Reviews of Little Explorers - Royal George Road

5.0
(1 Google review)
Sarahx
a month ago

My daughter goes to nursery here and absolutely loves it (as do we!) the staff are amazing, friendly, they spend time doing activities and outings with all the children. They do baby ballet/sports/cooking and outings to the park/shop/library. My daughter has made friends, learnt lots and flourished since being there. The setting is small, clean and welcoming and all food is prepared on site with lots of yummy healthy options for breakfast, dinner, tea and snacks. They offer the 30 hours free funded sessions, so it is worth giving them a call. Well done to all the staff and keep being amazing. Sarah, Mark and Ava

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Inspection history

Date: August 2023

  • September 2023Good
  • August 2023Good

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