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Littlehampton Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
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4.0(5 Google reviews) ·Elm Grove Road, Littlehampton, BN17 6AH · West Sussex
Number of places
50 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Littlehampton Day Nursery is located in Littlehampton, West Sussex. It provides care for children from one to four years old and is open all year round, from 8am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday. The day nursery accepts a range of government funding options for eligible children. At its Ofsted inspection in June 2024, the nursery was judged to be 'Good' overall.

The setting has a large, well-equipped garden where older children enjoy free-flow access from indoors. Outdoor activities noted by the inspector include bug hunts and using an obstacle course made of planks and crates. Babies have space to develop physical skills on equipment including a toddler bridge. Ofsted found that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well in an inclusive environment. The inspector also highlighted that staff teach children about healthy eating and good oral hygiene.

Our ethos

We believe that every child deserves access to quality early years education. Our "Pioneering Pathway" is designed to nurture, inspire, and empower children, focusing on thoughtful learning experiences, expert educators, and a warm, caring environment. We also embrace a "Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies" approach, blending fun with learning about well-being, and instil social responsibility through activities that encourage children to care for themselves, others, and the planet. We celebrate individuality, foster friendships, and empower children to be independent and resilient learners.

What it's like

Children happily arrive at the setting and are warmly greeted by their key person. Staff support older children to find their photo on the self-registration board, promoting independence. Children have a good attitude to learning and enjoy free flow between indoors and the garden.

Forest School trained staffNutritious mealsRefurbished facilitiesCo-operative valuesFocus on play-based learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

7:30am – 6.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Food

nutritious meals

Registered with Ofsted

2007

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Littlehampton Day Nursery

Last inspected 12 June 2024 · Rachel Martini

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 happily arrive at the setting and are warmly greeted by their key person. Staff support older children to find their photo on the self-registration board, promoting independence. Children have a good attitude to learning and enjoy free flow between indoors and the garden.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff sequence the curriculum to cover all areas of learning.
  • Older children learn about the natural world as they enjoy a bug hunt in the garden.
  • Babies have plenty of space to develop their physical skills and strengthen their muscles.
  • The staff are excellent role models, and children behave well.
  • Staff teach children about healthy eating and the importance of good oral hygiene.

Areas to develop

  • 1review and improve the daily routine for the youngest age group to minimise waiting and disruption during times of key tasks such as nappy changing
  • 2strengthen parent partnerships further to offer more consistent support for children who speak English as an additional language
Inspection #10339379 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that the staff are very supportive, approachable and have a flexible approach to settling in.

They are happy with the progress their children make.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. Staff use simple sentences and signing to communicate and support children with SEND to engage in activities alongside their peers, which creates an inclusive environment. The manager, who is the special educational needs and disabilities coordinator, is committed to ensuring that all children with SEND receive appropriate support. She uses additional funding well to meet the needs of all children.

Outdoor space

Older children enjoy being able to have free flow between indoors and the large, well-equipped garden throughout much of the day. Staff support children to identify minibeasts and collect snails in magnifying pots to inspect. Babies have plenty of space to develop their physical skills and strengthen their muscles as they learn to crawl, walk and jump on the toddler bridge and garden equipment. Older children practise more challenging skills to develop coordination and balance on the obstacle course made of planks and crates.

Google Reviews of Littlehampton Day Nursery

4.0
(5 Google reviews)
Karolina Ludwin
3 years ago

Horrible childcare. Children are unsupervised, wet and cold, won’t recommend.

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Inspection history

Date: August 2014

  • June 2024Good
  • July 2018Good
  • August 2014Good

Frequently asked about Littlehampton Day Nursery

About the setting

Littlehampton Day Nursery CIC registered in 2007 and is situated in Littlehampton, West Sussex. The nursery is open from 8am to 5:30pm, from Monday to Friday, all year. There are 12 members of staff, nine of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at levels 2 to 6. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY346116
Registered person
Littlehampton Day Nursery C.I.C
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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