--- title: "Little Harriers Day Nurseries Lavant, Chichester | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-harriers-day-nurseries-lavant-po18-9ab-2511203 description: "Little Harriers Day Nurseries Lavant in Chichester — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Little Harriers Day Nurseries Lavant Ofsted: Good (Jan 2022) · Lavant House School, West Lavant, Chichester, PO18 9AB · West Sussex Number of places 67 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jan 2022 Local authority West Sussex ## About this day nursery Little Harriers Day Nurseries, established in 2004 by husband and wife Mike and Lucy Verbrugge, provides a nurturing environment for children. Lucy, with a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies and Montessori qualifications, brings over two decades of experience, while Mike, an Early Years Practitioner and Forest and Beach School Leader, also boasts extensive experience. The Lavant House nursery, a second location, was chosen for its rural surroundings. Both nurseries prioritise security with a 24-hour system and an electronic door system using personalised key fobs. Parents can also utilise a secure webcam to view their child during the day. The day nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, offering Forest School sessions in their woodland areas at both sites, allowing children to explore nature, build dens, and learn outdoor skills. The Lavant nursery exclusively offers Beach School, where children engage in activities like seashell collecting and observing marine life, fostering independence and a love for nature. Little Harriers aims to provide an enriched, high-quality experience for all children. Our ethos Little Harriers is dedicated to connecting children with nature through outdoor learning experiences like Forest and Beach School, fostering exploration, independence, and a love for the natural world. They aim to provide a high-quality, enriched experience for all children. What it's like Children are happy and secure as they arrive at the nursery. Leaders and staff ensure children have a variety of experiences that interest and engage them, resulting in high levels of motivation and curiosity. Staff build positive relationships with children and effectively use emotion cards to support them in understanding and expressing their feelings. Family-run Forest School Beach School Secure Webcam Access Qualified Staff ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured as a monthly charge based on the number of days booked, with distinct rates for unfunded and funded under three-year-olds. Additional booked days are charged at a flat daily rate. A sibling discount is available. Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Good to know - Non-refundable acceptance payment required upon offer of a place. - Acceptance payment covers up to 8 settling-in sessions, a t-shirt, and a bag tag. - Voluntary consumables contribution suggested for funded-only hours. - 10% sibling discount applies to second and subsequent siblings. ## Key facts Opening hours 8.00am-6.00pm Monday-Friday Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Harriers Day Nurseries Lavant Last inspected 21 January 2022 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Leaders have a clear understanding of the curriculum and staff model good teaching skills. - Staff offer children good opportunities to practise independence skills and collaborate with peers. - Children receive clear support to develop communication and language skills well. - Leaders act swiftly to provide intervention for children with developmental delays. - Children show high levels of engagement, enthusiasm, courage, and fascination in their explorations. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to utilise opportunities to challenge children further in their learning to extend thinking skills to the highest level - 2 plan more extensive opportunities for children to learn about e-safety to extend their knowledge further in how they can keep themselves safe Inspection #10191569 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50178015) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak highly of the nursery. They comment on the positive relationships their children have with staff. > Parents highlight how well key carers support their children to make progress in their learning and development. > There is a common theme that the staff help to build children's confidence. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders act swiftly when they identify children who have a delay in their development. They ensure that children receive intervention at the earliest opportunity so that they receive the support they need to catch up. Leaders and staff work with families and outside professionals to ensure targeted support offers children a chance to reach their full potential. Outdoor space Children delight in participating in forest-school sessions. They seek out creatures under logs and gather twigs and leaves to create bird's nests when they return to nursery. Children are extremely confident in sharing their knowledge of how they follow the rules to stay safe when they are outside. Inspection history Most recent inspection 21 January 2022 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50178015) ## Frequently asked about Little Harriers Day Nurseries Lavant ### What do parents value about Little Harriers Day Nurseries Lavant? ### Which funded childcare entitlements does Little Harriers Day Nurseries Lavant accept? ### What curriculum approach is used at Little Harriers Day Nurseries Lavant? ### How is the staff team at Little Harriers Day Nurseries Lavant described? ### From what age does Little Harriers Day Nurseries Lavant accept children? ### How many children attend Little Harriers Day Nurseries Lavant? ### Is Little Harriers Day Nurseries Lavant a private nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Chichester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Harriers Day Nurseries Lavant. - Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Busy Bees At Chichester Chichester · PO19 6PL 4.8(13 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-chichester-po19-6pl-ey549426 - Awaiting first inspection 1.6 mi ### Active8 Minds - JYS Chichester · PO19 5PA 5.0(46 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/active8-minds-jys-po19-5pa-2828616 - Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Chichester · PO19 6SE 5.0(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-pioneers-nursery-pre-school-po19-6se-ey286112 - Awaiting first inspection 2.0 mi ### Whizz Kids Holiday Club Chichester · PO19 1DQ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/whizz-kids-holiday-club-po19-1dq-2864766 - Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### First Steps Childcare Chichester · PO19 1SB 5.0(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-childcare-chichester-college-po19-1sb-113485 - Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Fishbourne Pre-School Chichester · PO18 8BE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/fishbourne-pre-school-po18-8be-ey340127 See all nurseries in Chichester →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Chichester ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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