Opening hours
five days a week from 8am to 5.30pm, during school term times
Micklefield Nursery School
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
Number of places
100 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
East Sussex
About this day nursery
Micklefield Nursery School, situated in Seaford, is an independent childcare provider catering to children from 18 months to 5 years of age. The day nursery is dedicated to providing a nurturing, joyous, and stimulating space where children feel secure and supported.
The philosophy centres on fostering confidence, building self-esteem, and promoting independence through engaging and pleasurable learning activities. They recognise that each child is unique and strive to create an inclusive environment where every child can thrive and develop at their own pace.
Micklefield Nursery places children at the core of all its endeavours, ensuring their well-being and growth are always the top priority.
Our ethos
Micklefield Nursery School's philosophy centres on fostering confidence, self-esteem, and independence in a nurturing, joyous, and stimulating environment. They are dedicated to recognising each child's uniqueness and ensuring their well-being and growth are the top priority in an inclusive setting.
What it's like
Staff form strong and loving bonds with all children across the nursery, getting to know them very well and celebrating their unique abilities. They plan a broad and balanced curriculum based on children's interests, leading to good progress for all, especially those with SEND or at risk of falling behind. Children develop a strong sense of belonging, high well-being and curiosity, thriving in this vibrant and welcoming environment.
Independent nurseryAges 18 months to 5 yearsFocus on confidence & self-esteem
Pricing & funding
The nursery does not charge any upfront fees. Please contact the provider directly for detailed session rates and booking options.
Funding accepted
30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
- Hourly rate, pre-funding eligibility£8 / hour
- Early Start/Late Finish additional cost£30 / day
Good to know
- No upfront fees are required.
Key facts
Age range
18 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Micklefield Nursery School
Last inspected 17 January 2025
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Staff form strong and loving bonds with all children across the nursery, getting to know them very well and celebrating their unique abilities. They plan a broad and balanced curriculum based on children's interests, leading to good progress for all, especially those with SEND or at risk of falling behind. Children develop a strong sense of belonging, high well-being and curiosity, thriving in this vibrant and welcoming environment.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders and staff are dedicated to making learning accessible for children who need additional support and children with SEND, planning a bespoke curriculum for each child.
- Staff plan an exciting and broad curriculum, providing a stimulating outside space where children can explore and connect with nature, learning to take small risks under supervision.
- The nursery has strong links with other professionals, ensuring successful transitions to school for children.
- Staff encourage children's independence, using routines and visual aids to help them transition smoothly between activities.
- Children's communication skills and emerging vocabulary are very well-supported through planned activities that link sounds to letters and use props.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen further the monitoring and coaching of staff, to help staff provide more consistent support for children's learning.
Inspection #10375940 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
"wouldn't want to work anywhere else"
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
A key strength of the nursery is the dedication that leaders and staff have towards making learning accessible for children who need additional support and children with SEND. Staff plan a bespoke curriculum that is individual for each child. For example, staff work tirelessly to ensure that each child's learning, care and emotional needs are met, and that they are making progress. Leaders use additional funding effectively to support those children that need it the most.
Outdoor space
Staff plan an exciting and broad curriculum for children, both inside and outside. The stimulating outside space allows children to explore and connect with nature. Adults supervise children in fire-lighting. Children learn how to take small risks in their own play and learning under the watchful eye of the staff.
Google Reviews of Micklefield Nursery School
4.8
(4 Google reviews)
Katherine Wardleworth
5 years ago
All the staff at Micklefield have worked so hard to incorporate our family's beliefs and culture into the class activities, enabling our daughter to feel free and comfortable with her growing sense of identity in this educational setting. Thank you all so much!
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Dave Brown
9 years ago
Best nursery locally. Very attentive to SEN children and nothing was too much trouble.
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Jonny Ritchie Professional magician
a year ago
The most amazing Nursery.
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Luis J. Toledo R.
10 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: April 2005
- February 2025Good
- January 2025Good
- May 2019Outstanding
- May 2019Outstanding
- December 2015Outstanding
- November 2015Outstanding
- March 2011Outstanding
- March 2011Outstanding
- July 2007Good
- April 2005Good
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