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Mini Adventurers Preschool # Mini Adventurers Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · 5.0 (2 Google reviews) · Lower Ground Floor, Westdene Barn, Brighton, BN1 5EE · Brighton and Hove Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Brighton and Hove About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this early years setting Mini Adventurers Preschool, located in Westdene, provides a nurturing environment where children aged 2 to 5 years can explore, learn and develop. The preschool encourages curiosity and self-awareness through a holistic approach to early childhood education, preparing children for their next developmental stage. They offer a forest school programme, integrating natural world activities like fire building, woodwork, and mini beast hunting into their outdoor learning space, led by a Level 3 Forest School qualified staff member. The preschool operates 50 weeks a year, with a term-time only option for 38 weeks, and offers both funded and non-funded spaces. They are dedicated to building on each child's strengths and interests to establish a strong foundation for their future, ensuring constant exposure to diverse activities and environments that foster language, literacy, social skills, and creative expression. The team is caring and devoted, comprising qualified and first-aid trained staff, including a manager with Level 6 in childcare and a SENCO. Our ethos Mini Adventurers Preschool "encourages curiosity and self-awareness through a holistic approach to early childhood education" and is "dedicated to building on each child's strengths and interests". They offer a "forest school programme, integrating natural world activities" with a "Level 3 Forest School qualified staff member". What it's like All children are happy, confident and settled at the inviting and welcoming pre-school. Staff successfully implement their curriculum to challenge and motivate all children to learn, building on their interests well. Staff are positive role models; children are polite, behave well, and are supported to develop good physical skills and speaking and listening skills. Forest School Holistic Approach Funded Spaces Available No Joining Fee ## Pricing & funding Offers childcare for either 50 weeks a year or 38 weeks term-time. Charges are based on session types, including breakfast club, half-day, full school day, and extended day options, alongside an hourly rate. Healthy snacks are included in the fees. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - • No joining fees or deposits are required. - • Care is available either 50 weeks a year or 38 weeks (term-time only). - • Healthy snacks are provided in morning and afternoon sessions at no extra cost. - • Early starts or later finishes can be added to normal sessions. - • Funded hours can be used flexibly with no set days or times. - • Includes a free bookbag and polo shirt upon starting. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Mini Adventurers Preschool Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10410485 Lead inspector Kelly Hawkins Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283652)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2825951) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.miniadventurerspreschool.com/) Lower Ground Floor, Westdene Barn, Brighton, BN1 5EE ## Explore day nurseries near Brighton - [Day nurseries in Brighton](/search?q=Brighton) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=mini-adventurers-preschool-bn1-5ee-2825951) ## Key facts Session types Breakfast club, Morning with lunch, Afternoon session, Late afternoon, Full school day, Full extended day Opening hours Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm Age range 2 to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Food Breakfast and healthy snacks included Registered with Ofsted 2025 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Mini Adventurers Preschool Last inspected 3 July 2025 · Kelly Hawkins 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 All children are happy, confident and settled at the inviting and welcoming pre-school. Staff successfully implement their curriculum to challenge and motivate all children to learn, building on their interests well. Staff are positive role models; children are polite, behave well, and are supported to develop good physical skills and speaking and listening skills. Inspector highlights - Management and staff use additional funding to support the individual needs of children well, purchasing resources and games to develop communication skills. - All staff establish positive relationships with all children, understand their personalities, and plan stimulating activities. - All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, have a positive attitude towards their learning and make good progress. - All staff establish positive partnerships with parents, keeping them well informed and sharing children's achievements and next steps. - Management closely monitors the quality of care and teaching, using their findings to support future performance plans and staff well-being. Areas to develop - 1 build on staff's skills and knowledge to continue to enhance the quality of teaching and children's learning opportunities even further - 2 extend children's knowledge and understanding of other people's similarities and differences. Inspection #10410485 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283652) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > Parents speak highly of the staff and comment that they feel the level of care and support is 'above and beyond'. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Management and staff use additional funding to support the individual needs of children well. For example, they purchase a wide range of resources and games to support children to develop their communication skills. Outdoor space Staff provide all children with opportunities to develop good physical skills. This is demonstrated when children build and negotiate their own obstacles, such as balancing on large bricks. The inspector viewed the indoor and outdoor learning environments. EAL / language support All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, have a positive attitude towards their learning and make good progress. ## Google Reviews of Mini Adventurers Preschool 5.0 (2 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKienH5CyCV5IDykvxS6LVKyavJpbzF6vD5vGfL8f26ZZZceQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Erica Sosna a year ago Our son came here very anxious and unsure of himself and demonstrating a few challenging behaviors. In a matter of weeks he has had complete turnaround. He is confident, polite, helpful and has learned so much. It’s clear that he really enjoys the company of the adults at Mini and feels really well supported to be his best self. We cannot thank them enough for the energy and attention they put into helping him feel safe and happy again. Excellent. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNRejRTeHJnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48758f19a4ae5299:0x6093ebd38376250b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJvOyJjK90S4AjSoYMh0ZGk0jBNB4Upfleu7tdi1jMsLCgT6w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lucy Fowler 2 years ago Our son has been at the Westdene setting since it opened. He previously attended another local nursery and within the first few weeks of being here his development had improved so much. He and we love all the staff and the setting, we are kept up to date daily with reports and photos. Would 100% recommend. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUREb2VTSTRRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48758f19a4ae5299:0x6093ebd38376250b) Reviews from Google for Mini Adventurers Preschool. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6959165142893733131&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 3 July 2025 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283652) ## Frequently asked about Mini Adventurers Preschool ### Which area does Mini Adventurers Preschool serve? ### What ages of children does Mini Adventurers Preschool take? ### Who makes up the team at Mini Adventurers Preschool? ### How is Mini Adventurers Preschool classified by Ofsted? ### How does the preschool support children with SEND? ### What support is offered for children who speak English as an additional language? ## Nearby day nurseries in Brighton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Mini Adventurers Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### The Wishing Tree Day Nursery and Pre-School Brighton · BN1 8NA 5.0(5 Google reviews) ](/nursery/the-wishing-tree-day-nursery-and-pre-school-bn1-8na-2727128) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Wonder Years Nursery School Brighton · BN1 6WF 5.0(6 Google reviews) ](/nursery/wonder-years-nursery-school-bn1-6wf-ey218075) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Little Angels Brighton · BN1 5LH 5.0(5 Google reviews) ](/nursery/little-angels-bn1-5lh-ey338333) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Hove Hove · BN3 6QA 4.5(12 Google reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-hove-bn3-6qa-ey486764) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### The Nursery School Brighton Brighton · BN1 8TB ](/nursery/the-nursery-school-brighton-bn1-8tb-2789554) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### Little Acorns Brighton Brighton · BN1 6QG 4.8(16 Google reviews) ](/nursery/little-acorns-brighton-bn1-6qg-2698515) [See all nurseries in Brighton →](/search?q=Brighton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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