Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
Norto5 KIDZ Academy - Cuckfield
Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2023)
Number of places
25 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2023
Local authority
West Sussex
About this day nursery
The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 5th December 2023. Children at the academy are supported to make connections with the world around them through play, such as learning about construction sites and the roles of builders.
Staff work to develop children's understanding of early mathematical concepts, like identifying patterns and exploring size and volume. The nursery promotes compassion and offers opportunities for children to develop independence skills, including self-feeding and tidying up.
Children enjoy being active in the garden, with activities like kicking balls, riding tricycles, and navigating beams to develop motor skills. The nursery effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with staff working with parents and professionals to ensure progress from their starting points.
Parents have reported that their children have grown in independence and confidence during their time at the setting.
What it's like
Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the setting. They are happy, safe and develop a secure sense of belonging. Staff support children to make connections with the world around them through play.
Supportive learning environmentFocus on independenceOutdoor play opportunitiesStrong parent partnershipsSpeech and language developmentGood Ofsted rating
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Norto5 KIDZ Academy - Cuckfield
Last inspected 5 December 2023
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the setting. They are happy, safe and develop a secure sense of belonging. Staff support children to make connections with the world around them through play.
Inspector highlights
- The manager uses effective supervision to provide staff with the knowledge, skills and support they need to be effective.
- The manager and staff know the children well and implement a curriculum that builds successfully on what children already know.
- Staff support children's emerging speech and language well through quality interactions.
- Staff help children develop an understanding of early mathematical concepts.
- Staff promote and model compassion consistently well.
- Staff provide children with opportunities to develop their independence skills.
- Children have lots of opportunities to practise and refine their motor skills, preparing them well for future writing.
Areas to develop
- 1review activities and resources regularly to ensure they securely promote the learning intent.
Inspection #10305719 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents report that their children have grown in independence and confidence during their time at the setting.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The quality of teaching and the progress that children, including children with special educational needs and/ or disabilities, make from their starting points is effective. Staff work well with parents and professionals.
Outdoor space
Children enjoy being active in the garden. They kick balls, ride tricycles, run and learn to balance as they navigate beams.
Parent Reviews of Norto5 KIDZ Academy - Cuckfield
5.0
(11)
Katya Bailey
5 years ago
Can't recommend this nursery enough! We started when my boy was 20 months old. 2 weeks adapting process and now 8 months later my little boy is happy to go to nursery and does not want to leave at the end of the day. The location is very good. It's on the field so a lot of space to play football. 😄👍 As a HR with 15 years experience I know for sure that in the business like that 99% of success is people. Ellie, Jack thank you so very much for looking after my little boy so well!!!!
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Raluca Efford
6 years ago
Great nursery in Cuckfield, unlike many others they are super flexible with your childcare needs and don't impose a minimum weekly attendance, which for us simply wouldn't have worked. Our son started there when he was 15 months old, and it helped him hugely with his confidence and social skills. They often accommodated last minute requests for extra days/hours, which for parents needing that flexibility is a god send. The staff are all lovely and friendly, very responsive on phone/emails, I would highly recommend them!
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D Edwards
5 years ago
Very warm and friendly setting, surrounded by the most amazing view and with nature on your doorstep for the little ones to explore. The staff are a world of knowledge, full of kindness and will always have your little ones best interests at heart, whether this be from a hug when their down to interacting in role play. Also there’s the added bonus of being able to watch your child on the webcam to reassure us parents that our pride and joys are having fun, being well looked after and are thriving in a happy and healthy environment. Highly recommended.
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Melody Dubois
3 years ago
My daughter has been going here since she was 2 and has loved every second of her nursery experience. The girls ( & Jack!) do nothing but go above and beyond for the children within the setting and I couldn’t recommend them highly enough. So sad writing this knowing todays the last day of her nursery journey before she starts big school, maybe we could shrink you to pocket size and bring you with us? 😁❤️
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Nadia D'agostino
5 years ago
Both my children have attended this lovely Pre-School. The staff are amazing and do lots of great activities with them. Nothing is too much for the staff and my kids love going! Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic they have worked tirelessly to keep the setting a safe place for all the children. When my daughter left to go to school, she felt fully prepared for the next chapter, and so will my son this year. Thank you!
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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023
Date: August 2017
- December 2023Good
- July 2023Inadequate
- February 2023Inadequate
- August 2017Good
Frequently asked about Norto5 KIDZ Academy - Cuckfield
About the setting
Norto5 KIDZ Academy - Cuckfield registered in 2015. It operates from the cricket sports pavilion in Cuckfield, West Sussex. The provider employs six members of staff. The manager holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.
- URN
- EY490861
- Registered person
- Norto5 Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Inadequate
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