Waitlist
Waiting list open for 2+ to 4+ from September 2026. Baby room places are paused until Summer or Autumn 2027, with enquiries for September 2027 open.
Little Lancing Day Nursery and Forest School, situated in Lancing, prioritises the individual needs of each child, fostering joy and curiosity within a nurturing and stimulating environment. The day nursery provides ample opportunities for learning and development through both indoor and outdoor activities, including a strong emphasis on forest school experiences.
The dedicated staff are committed to creating a supportive atmosphere where children can thrive and reach their full potential. Little Lancing maintains open and transparent communication with parents, ensuring a collaborative approach to each child's early education journey.
The nursery is continually expanding its facilities and offerings to meet growing demand and to provide exceptional care and education for children from a young age through to their pre-school years.
Our ethos
Little Lancing Day Nursery and Forest School's ethos is centred on prioritising individual needs and fostering joy and curiosity. They emphasise learning and development through indoor and outdoor activities, with a strong commitment to forest school experiences. The nursery aims to create a supportive atmosphere for children to thrive, in collaboration with parents.
What it's like
Children are warmly greeted by kind and caring staff, who have strong bonds with them and know them well. Staff have high expectations for children's learning and behaviour, and children are curious and keen learners eager to explore the nursery. Staff help children to learn about the natural world through regular forest-school sessions, and children develop their imagination and a love of reading.
To secure a place, parents must pay an upfront fee comprising a registration fee and a refundable deposit. There is no information provided about standard session rates or ongoing fees.
Good to know
Waitlist
Waiting list open for 2+ to 4+ from September 2026. Baby room places are paused until Summer or Autumn 2027, with enquiries for September 2027 open.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.30pm
Term time / All Year
All Year
Registered with Ofsted
2022
Last inspected 6 November 2023 · Natasha Jarvis
What it's like to attend
Children are warmly greeted by kind and caring staff, who have strong bonds with them and know them well. Staff have high expectations for children's learning and behaviour, and children are curious and keen learners eager to explore the nursery. Staff help children to learn about the natural world through regular forest-school sessions, and children develop their imagination and a love of reading.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
They comment on the good levels of communication between themselves and staff.
Parents note that staff provide ideas for home learning, such as collecting natural items on an autumnal walk.
Inclusion & environment
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs met well by staff. Staff adapt their provision as needed to ensure that children with SEND receive the support they need, for example, by taking part in speech and language group activities to help close the gap in their communication development.
Staff help children to learn about the natural world through their regular forest-school sessions. Children enjoy exploring the natural area and staff help to build on their skills, such as using tools, each week. Children take pride in being able to put on their own waterproof clothing before heading outside.
Date: November 2023
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