--- title: "Little Laura's Nursery, Midhurst | Ofsted: Outstanding" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-laura-s-nursery-gu29-0eh-ey403628 description: "Little Laura's Nursery in Midhurst — rated Outstanding 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 Laura's Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Aug 2022) · West Lavington School, Church Road, MIDHURST, GU29 0EH · West Sussex Number of places 28 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2022 Local authority West Sussex ## About this day nursery Little Laura's Nursery, located in West Lavington near Midhurst, offers childcare for children aged 12 months and above. Housed in a charming old school building, the day nursery provides two expansive classrooms and ample outdoor space, allowing children to play and explore freely in any weather. The day nursery day is structured with engaging activities like baking, ballet, Spanish lessons, and yoga, alongside regular periods for free play and exploration both indoors and outdoors. Meals are a highlight, with a healthy, homemade menu prepared daily by their chef, and the nursery is accommodating of various dietary needs. They also encourage independence in children, suggesting practical clothing choices for daily activities. Little Laura's Nursery is dedicated to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for early childhood development. What it's like Children settle quickly due to strong bonds with staff and are engrossed in activities, showing great enthusiasm for learning. The nursery atmosphere is like an extended family, with children displaying kindness and caring towards each other. They show high levels of confidence and independence, drawing on past learning to explore purposefully. Healthy, homemade meals Extensive outdoor space Varied extra-curricular activities Forest School access ## Pricing & funding Charges are structured around funded hours with additional hours billed at an hourly rate. A non-refundable registration fee and deposit are required to secure a place. Parents can pay an optional daily fee to cover meals and consumables, or choose to provide these items themselves. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Good to know - A non-refundable registration fee is required for the waiting list. - A non-refundable deposit is required to secure a place. - Voluntary daily payment covers meals, consumables, outings, and events for funded children. - Opt-out parents must provide snacks, breakfast, lunch, sun cream, and wipes. - Fees are reviewed annually with at least one month notice. ## Key facts Session types Full day, Morning session, Afternoon session Food Healthy cooked lunch and snacks provided. Parents provide a healthy 'tea' box for evening snack. Opening hours Monday to Friday: 08:00 AM – 05:30 PM Age range 12 months plus Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2010 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Laura's Nursery Last inspected 11 August 2022 · Amy Fleming Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Leaders have an extremely clear and ambitious vision for what they want children to learn and experience. - The staff are highly qualified and experienced, skilfully supporting children to reach their full potential. - The special educational needs coordinator is extremely knowledgeable and welcomes other professionals into the setting. - Children develop exceptionally good communication and language skills, learning new and ambitious vocabulary. - Staff have very strong links with the wider community, encouraging parents to become fully involved in the nursery community. Inspection #10066734 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50192364) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are extremely happy with the care and education their children receive. > They comment about the great improvement in their children's confidence levels and how they feel fortunate that their children attend. > Pre-school children talk about what they like about nursery. For example, they comment that they love everything about nursery and being with their friends. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children make excellent progress from their starting points, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The special educational needs coordinator is extremely knowledgeable and knows the children very well. They welcome other professionals into the setting, such as speech therapists, to devise strategies and targets. Staff promptly identify children's needs and support them exceptionally well, for example, setting up small intervention groups to support children's speech and language development. Outdoor space Children show great excitement about exploring and engaging in activities indoors and outdoors. For example, they know to look for insects under a log as they had learned this during their forest school experiences. Staff ran a forest school session for fathers. Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2022 Date: July 2010 - August 2022 Outstanding - January 2016 Good - July 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Laura's Nursery ### Does Little Laura's Nursery accept funded childcare hours? ### What are the main strengths highlighted for Little Laura's Nursery? ### What is the address of Little Laura's Nursery? ### How does Little Laura's Nursery support children with SEND? ### How is the outdoor space used at Little Laura's Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in MIDHURST Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Laura's Nursery. - Awaiting first inspection 0.8 mi ### Little Barn Owls at Midhurst Midhurst · GU29 9HH 4.9(33 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-barn-owls-at-midhurst-gu29-9hh-2841681 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### Midhurst Nursery Class Midhurst · GU29 9EA https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/midhurst-nursery-class-gu29-9ea-113598 - Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Easebourne Childcare Midhurst · GU29 9AG https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/easebourne-childcare-gu29-9ag-ey466828 See all nurseries in MIDHURST →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=MIDHURST ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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