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Maggies Day Nursery

Awaiting first inspection
·99 Station Road, Polegate, BN26 6EB · East Sussex
Awaiting first Ofsted inspection. This is a newly registered provider (registered September 2024). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available.
Number of places
45 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
—
Local authority
East Sussex

About this day nursery

Maggie's Day Nursery in Polegate provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Operating 51 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, the nursery offers core hours from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm with extended hours available, along with half-day sessions.

The nursery is equipped with CCTV for added peace of mind and features a large, detached building with a modern, home-from-home feel, including soft carpets and quiet spaces. A highlight is the fully operational kitchen where an experienced chef prepares fresh, seasonal, and healthy meals daily, including breakfast, lunch, tea, and snacks.

Children are encouraged to participate in growing their own food in the garden's raised beds. The nursery utilises an online learning journal to keep parents updated on their child's progress and share photos.

All staff are dedicated, child-centred, and qualified to at least Level 3 in Childcare, or are working towards it. The nursery is committed to providing high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework, offering a range of engaging activities, free multi-sports and music classes, and celebrating cultural events and special occasions like graduations and sports days.

Maggie's Day Nursery aims to foster confident, enthusiastic learners in a safe and happy setting.

Our ethos

Maggie's Day Nursery is committed to providing high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework. They aim to foster confident, enthusiastic learners in a safe and happy setting, with a child-centred approach and a focus on healthy meals and engaging activities.

Freshly prepared mealsOnline learning journalsLarge garden with grow-your-own areaEYFS framework curriculumFree multi-sports and music classes

Pricing & funding

Fees are payable in advance, with registration and deposit fees due on application. Fully funded children are subject to additional charges for meals and snacks depending on the hours and days attended, although packed lunches are permitted for those on 15 hours funding.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • Nursery fees must be paid in advance.
  • The £50.00 registration fee is non-refundable.
  • For children on 15 hours funding, parents can bring a packed lunch to avoid the daily meal charge.
  • Full fees are payable during half terms and summer holidays for children on funded-only places.
  • Late collection is charged at £5 for the first 5 minutes and £5 for every 5 minutes thereafter.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (core hours); extended hours from 7:45 am – 6:15 pm for an additional charge. Open 51 weeks a year, except bank holidays and the first week of August.

Food

Breakfast, lunch, tea, and healthy snacks are provided, prepared on-site by a qualified chef. Parents can also provide packed lunches for children on funded-only places.

Age range

3 months – 5 years

Session types

Full day, Half day

Inspection history

This provider hasn't received its first Ofsted inspection yet. We'll show the trend here once a graded report is published.

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