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Mini Explorers Nursery@Pulborough

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
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4.3(75 Google reviews) ·Pulborough Village hall, Swan View, Pulborough, RH20 2BF · West Sussex
Number of places
19 places
Age range
0–2 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Mini Explorers Nursery in Pulborough offers a nurturing environment for children aged 0-3 years, integrating the pedagogical approaches of Reggio Emilia and Montessori to provide a holistic curriculum. The day nursery focuses on sensory exploration, featuring a dedicated sensory room, and incorporates Forest School experiences into its offerings.

It aims to foster a rich and engaging learning journey for young children, encouraging their natural curiosity and development through diverse and stimulating activities.

Our ethos

Mini Explorers Nursery integrates the Reggio Emilia and Montessori pedagogical approaches, focusing on sensory exploration and Forest School experiences to foster children's natural curiosity and development through a holistic curriculum.

What it's like

Babies build strong bonds with staff, who know their needs and personalities. Staff help babies to build relationships and a sense of community. The provider, manager and staff understand how to observe and assess children's development to plan for what babies need to learn next.

Reggio Emilia ApproachMontessori ApproachSensory RoomForest SchoolFor children aged 0-3

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year

Age range

0-3 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating

Last inspected 9 November 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Babies build strong bonds with staff, who know their needs and personalities. Staff help babies to build relationships and a sense of community. The provider, manager and staff understand how to observe and assess children's development to plan for what babies need to learn next.

Inspector highlights

  • The leadership team has a strong focus on continuous development.
  • Leaders are supportive of their staff, providing regular individual and staff meetings to enhance practice.
  • Staff provide a language-rich environment for the babies, using animal sounds and simple signing.
  • Staff are receptive to the changing needs of babies and understand aspects of development that may affect their mood.
  • Partnerships with parents are good.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's responses to babies when they indicate or gesture their choice of an activity
  • 2revise the use of background music to ensure that it does not disrupt babies' play and learning.
Inspection #10310655 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Staff report that they relish working in a small setting where they can really get to know the babies and their families.

They comment about the supportiveness of the management team, stating that managers are 'always there'.

Parents express that they chose the nursery due to its small size and family feel.

Parents state that they trust the staff team and can see clear advances in the development of their babies.

For example, they comment that the progress made in the speaking and social skills of their babies is highly evident.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Babies learn to take risks in safe surroundings, such as climbing the stairs independently, with staff following behind to ensure their safety. This enables them to develop an early awareness of their safety, and it encourages them to persevere to learn new skills.

Inspection history

Date: November 2023

  • December 2023Good
  • November 2023Good

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