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Lower Willingdon Pre-School Nursery # Lower Willingdon Pre-School Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jun 2024) · Rapsons Road, Lower Willingdon, BN20 9RJ · East Sussex Number of places 28 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2024 Local authority East Sussex About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Lower Willingdon Pre-School Nursery, established in 1971, provides an outstanding early years experience for children aged 2 to 4 in Lower Willingdon, BN20 9RJ. This full-day care setting operates weekdays from 7:30 am to 5:15 pm during school term times, catering to 62 children with a capacity for 28. The nursery is staffed by a dedicated team of 12, with nine holding appropriate early years qualifications. Children at this nursery are exceptionally happy, thriving in an environment where highly skilled staff build strong relationships with both children and their families. They are supported to quickly settle in and are eager to participate in a wealth of rich, stimulating activities. Staff adeptly integrate children's individual curiosities and fascinations into the daily experience, ensuring every child delves into self-selected activities and immerses themselves in play. The nursery places a strong emphasis on promoting communication skills, with staff engaging children in high-quality interactions and thoughtfully expanding their vocabulary. This creates an environment where children's confidence flourishes as they share their thoughts and ideas, preparing them to be confident and successful communicators. Parental partnerships are highly valued, with staff working closely with families to provide tailored guidance and support, ensuring children receive exceptional care and make phenomenal progress. What it's like Children are exceedingly happy and flourish at this exceptional nursery. Highly dedicated staff forge extremely strong relationships with children and their families. Children arrive excited and eager to start their day. They are greeted individually by staff who support them to quickly settle in. The passionate staff thoughtfully plan an abundance of rich, stimulating activities and play experiences. Staff skilfully intertwine these with children's individual curiosities and in-the-moment fascinations. They adapt and personalise every part of children's daily experience to meet their individual needs. As such, children delve into self-selected activities and instantly immerse themselves in play. Outstanding provision Strong relationships Stimulating activities Tailored learning Excellent communication Engaged children ## Key facts Opening hours weekdays between 7.30am and 5.15pm Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 1971 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Lower Willingdon Pre-School Nursery Inspection date Jun 2024 Inspection no. 10350895 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254264)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507915) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=lower-willingdon-pre-school-nursery-bn20-9rj-507915) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Lower Willingdon Pre-School Nursery Last inspected 27 June 2024 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Children are exceedingly happy and flourish at this exceptional nursery. Highly dedicated staff forge extremely strong relationships with children and their families. Children arrive excited and eager to start their day. They are greeted individually by staff who support them to quickly settle in. The passionate staff thoughtfully plan an abundance of rich, stimulating activities and play experiences. Staff skilfully intertwine these with children's individual curiosities and in-the-moment fascinations. They adapt and personalise every part of children's daily experience to meet their individual needs. As such, children delve into self-selected activities and instantly immerse themselves in play. Inspector highlights - Children are exceedingly happy and flourish at this exceptional nursery. - Highly dedicated staff forge extremely strong relationships with children and their families. - The passionate staff thoughtfully plan an abundance of rich, stimulating activities and play experiences. - Staff adapt and personalise every part of children's daily experience to meet their individual needs. - Staff recognise the importance of promoting children's communication skills. - Children's confidence blossoms as they share their own thoughts, ideas and opinions. - Staff are superb role models for children, significantly contributing to children's impeccable behaviour. - The passionate management team works with its staff at every opportunity, with staff's well-being as a priority. Inspection #10350895 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254264) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) is well-trained and shares a wealth of knowledge with all staff, ensuring excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The team works effectively with parents and other professionals to provide consistent, targeted support, including additional support from trained staff for children with identified speech and language delays, leading to early intervention and excellent progress. Outdoor space Children actively promote their independence and curiosity through various outdoor activities. This includes forest-school sessions where they investigate the natural environment, use real tools, and enjoy pond dipping for newts. Staff guide them to consider risks and learn to keep themselves and others safe within the outdoor space. Inspection history Date: September 2008 - June 2024 Outstanding - September 2018 Outstanding - July 2015 Good - January 2012 Good - September 2008 Good ## Frequently asked about Lower Willingdon Pre-School Nursery ### What outdoor activities are available at Lower Willingdon Pre-School Nursery? ### What are the opening hours at Lower Willingdon Pre-School Nursery? ### Where is Lower Willingdon Pre-School Nursery located? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Lower Willingdon Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Lower Willingdon Pre-School Nursery. - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.0 mi ### Maggies Day Nursery Polegate · BN26 6EB ](/nursery/maggies-day-nursery-ltd-bn26-6eb-2798362) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Step by step children's nursery Polegate · BN26 6NJ ](/nursery/step-by-step-children-s-nursery-ltd-bn26-6nj-2731598) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### The Meadows Nursery School Eastbourne · BN22 9PX ](/nursery/the-meadows-nursery-school-bn22-9px-511254) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Bluebell Barn Children's Nursery Pevensey · BN24 5ES 4.7(35 reviews) ](/nursery/bluebell-barn-children-s-nursery-bn24-5es-ey302561) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Step by Step Children's Nursery Eastbourne · BN20 8QX 4.8(5 reviews) ](/nursery/step-by-step-children-s-nursery-ltd-bn20-8qx-2731597) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Rainbow Nursery Eastbourne · BN21 2UD ](/nursery/rainbow-nursery-bn21-2ud-109364) [See all nurseries in Lower Willingdon →](/search?q=Lower+Willingdon) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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