Opening hours
Monday to Friday, from 6.45am to 6.30pm, throughout the year
Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School in Chichester
Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
Number of places
66 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
West Sussex
About this day nursery
Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School provides a nurturing environment where children aged 1 to 4 years enjoy their time and build secure relationships with their key person. 30pm throughout the year, the nursery encourages children to confidently move around both indoor and outdoor spaces, exploring various sensory experiences.
Children form friendships, demonstrating kindness and support for one another, such as helping friends balance on wooden beams. The setting places a strong emphasis on independence and physical activity, with children benefiting from fresh air and engaging in activities like sweeping fallen leaves in the garden.
Staff involve children in risk assessments, teaching them to identify hazards in the outdoor area. The nursery has a designated Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) who competently identifies children needing additional support and implements effective plans.
Partnerships with parents are strong, with parents speaking positively about the staff and care, noting their children are always eager to attend.
What it's like
Children enjoy their time at the setting and build secure relationships with their key person. Children confidently move around the environment, inside and outside, and explore sensory experiences. Children form friendships and are kind and supportive to each other, helping friends balance on wooden beams.
Secure relationshipsGood behaviourStrong parent partnershipsInterest in booksPromoted independencePhysical exercise
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School
Last inspected 6 October 2022
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 enjoy their time at the setting and build secure relationships with their key person. Children confidently move around the environment, inside and outside, and explore sensory experiences. Children form friendships and are kind and supportive to each other, helping friends balance on wooden beams.
Inspector highlights
- Children enjoy their time at the setting and build secure relationships with their key person.
- Children's behaviour is good, and they are well supported to learn how to manage their emotions.
- Partnerships with parents are strong, and parents speak very positively about the staff and care.
- Children develop an interest in books and enjoy listening to stories, with staff providing props for active participation.
- Children's independence is well promoted, and they benefit from physical exercise in the fresh air.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to strengthen the delivery of the curriculum further so that they consistently consider the interactions, activities and resources that they provide, to make the most of children's learning opportunities
- 2encourage staff to further their professional development to help improve their understanding of how to identify accurately the next steps in children's learning
- 3ensure staff consistently recognise and respond to changes in the individual sleep routines of the youngest children.
Inspection #10228360 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The setting has a designated special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) who is confident in her role. She competently identifies children who may require additional support and implements effective plans to help them make good progress.
Outdoor space
Children confidently move around the environment, inside and outside. In the garden, children excitedly work together to sweep the fallen leaves and throw them in the air. Staff involve children in completing risk assessments, encouraging them to check for hazards in the outdoor area before they play.
Parent Reviews of Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School
5.0
(6)
Natalie Conway
7 months ago
My son had the best 3 years at this nursery. The staff are so attentive, kind and really go above and beyond. They gave me the peace of mind when I was at work. They helped so much with all the development milestones as well as prepping him so well for school. I cannot rate them high enough :)
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R Cleghorn
3 years ago
All 3 of my children have been through this nursery; they are like family and I love the standard of care they provide. The children are happy and well cared for, I have recommended to numerous colleagues and friends and can’t rate it highly enough. The staff are wonderful.
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Anna Eaton
3 years ago
Lovely nursery where our 2 kids go. The rooms are a great size, lovely part covered outside area. Our kids have settled quickly and go in happy which means so much. Really chuffed we got places here. The staff are all so kind and helpful. We would recommend this place
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Elisha Boxall
3 years ago
Lovely nursery, staff are so kind and good with children, my little girl enjoys going to nursery. Couldn’t think of a better nursery to send my child to.
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Louis Davis
6 years ago
Great friedly staff, prices are fair and everything is included, nappies, wipes and food
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Inspection history
Date: June 2009
- October 2022Good
- December 2016Outstanding
- December 2013Good
- April 2013Outstanding
- June 2009Inadequate
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