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[South East](/search?region=South+East) 6. · 7. Little Lancing Day Nursery and Forest School # Little Lancing Day Nursery and Forest School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2023) · 5 Coombes Road, Lancing, BN15 0RJ · West Sussex Number of places 75 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2023 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 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. Forest School Individualised Learning Outdoor Emphasis Expanding Facilities ## Pricing & funding 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 - • A non-refundable registration fee is required to join the entry list. - • A refundable entry deposit is held until the child leaves the nursery. - • An initial securing payment must be paid upon registration. ## Key facts 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Lancing Day Nursery and Forest School Inspection date Nov 2023 Inspection no. 10317929 Lead inspector Natasha Jarvis Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50235182)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2670743) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.lancingcollege.co.uk/littlelancing/) 5 Coombes Road, Lancing, BN15 0RJ ## Explore day nurseries near Lancing - [Day nurseries in Lancing](/search?q=Lancing) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-lancing-day-nursery-and-forest-school-bn15-0rj-2670743) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Lancing Day Nursery and Forest School Last inspected 6 November 2023 · Natasha Jarvis 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 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 - The passionate and dedicated manager has a clear vision for the provision and wants to create a home from home for all children. - The manager has implemented an ambitious curriculum that is unique to the children in the setting and builds on what children know and can do. - Staff introduce children to a wide and broad vocabulary as they play, supporting their language skills well. - Staff develop children's independence skills through their everyday routines. - Staff skilfully teach children about emotions and empathy by building on children's interests. Areas to develop - 1 build on staff's understanding of the curriculum aims - 2 review hygiene routines to ensure that staff consistently teach children good hygiene practices. Inspection #10317929 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50235182) ## What parents say 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 ## How they support every child SEND provision 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. Outdoor space 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. Inspection history Date: November 2023 - December 2023 Good - November 2023 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Lancing Day Nursery and Forest School ### What ages of children does Little Lancing Day Nursery and Forest School take? ### Which curriculum approach shapes learning at Little Lancing Day Nursery and Forest School? ### What size of nursery is Little Lancing Day Nursery and Forest School? ### When is Little Lancing Day Nursery and Forest School open? ### How does Little Lancing Day Nursery and Forest School support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Lancing Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Lancing Day Nursery and Forest School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Bright Horizons Old Shoreham Day Nursery and Preschool Shoreham By Sea · BN43 5NE ](/nursery/bright-horizons-old-shoreham-day-nursery-and-preschool-bn43-5ne-ey494569) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.0 mi ### Noahs Ark Childrens Day Nursery Lancing · BN15 0PH ](/nursery/noahs-ark-childrens-day-nursery-bn15-0ph-2856919) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-sea Day Nursery and Preschool Shoreham-By-Sea · BN43 5UD ](/nursery/bright-horizons-shoreham-by-sea-day-nursery-and-preschool-bn43-5ud-ey563239) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.2 mi ### Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham) Shoreham-By-Sea · BN43 6BA ](/nursery/young-sussex-nursery-shoreham-bn43-6ba-2545707) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Sunshine Day Nursery Shoreham-By-Sea · BN43 6DA 4.8(18 Google reviews) ](/nursery/sunshine-day-nursery-bn43-6da-ey397431) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-School Lancing · BN15 9AB ](/nursery/lancing-day-nursery-pre-school-bn15-9ab-ey481001) [See all nurseries in Lancing →](/search?q=Lancing) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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