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Little Stars in Littlehampton

Ofsted: Strong standard·
5.0(3 Google reviews) ·Ascot Way, Rustington, Littlehampton, BN16 3SB · West Sussex
Number of places
97 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2026
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Little Stars is a day nursery in Littlehampton for children from birth to four years old. The day nursery is open from 7.30am to 5pm during term time only and offers government-funded hours for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds. The setting follows the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. In its most recent inspection on 22 April 2026, Ofsted rated the nursery as Good.

The inspector found that children are greeted warmly and settle quickly. Learning spaces are well-considered, encouraging exploration and curiosity. The report noted that children behave well, show high levels of concentration, and form strong bonds with adults. Ofsted also highlighted the nursery's work with parents and other professionals to ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive swift intervention and support. Parents commented to the inspector that communication is effective and that staff know their children well.

What it's like

Children are greeted warmly and settle quickly, eager to start their day. The learning spaces are well-considered, igniting their interests and encouraging exploration, discovery, and curiosity. As a result, children are confident to make choices and independently select resources. They behave well and have good attitudes to learning, forming strong bonds with adults and delighting in collaborative activities.

Well-considered learning spacesStrong adult bondsHigh expectations from managementGood behaviourEffective SEND supportParental engagement

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 5pm, during term time

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Registered with Ofsted

2007

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Strong standard

Last inspected Apr 2026

Headline: Strong standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted report for Little Stars

Last inspected 22 April 2026

What it's like to attend

Children are greeted warmly and settle quickly, eager to start their day. The learning spaces are well-considered, igniting their interests and encouraging exploration, discovery, and curiosity. As a result, children are confident to make choices and independently select resources. They behave well and have good attitudes to learning, forming strong bonds with adults and delighting in collaborative activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are greeted warmly and settle quickly, eager to start their day.
  • The learning spaces are well-considered, igniting children's interests and encouraging exploration.
  • Children show high levels of concentration and use good language skills to describe their activities and problem-solve.
  • Children behave well and have good attitudes to learning, developing a fondness for stories and enhancing their vocabulary.
  • Babies benefit from a well-organised and calm environment, feeling safe and secure as they explore resources.
  • The ambitious and effective manager has very high expectations and implements a precise curriculum for all children.

Areas to develop

  • 1Improve routines and organisation of activities for very young children so they are not overwhelmed by too much choice that can affect their ability to remain focused.
  • 2Support staff even further to develop their understanding of how to help children develop the skills and necessary language to manage minor disagreements independently to help build emotional resilience.
Inspection #10228438 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager and her staff work exceptionally hard with parents and outside professionals to ensure all children, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive swift intervention to make the best possible progress.

Google Reviews of Little Stars

5.0
(3 Google reviews)

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Inspection history

Date: May 2013

  • April 2026Strong standard
  • June 2022Good
  • May 2022Good
  • February 2017Good
  • January 2017Good
  • June 2013Good
  • May 2013Good

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