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Norto5 KIDZ - Lindfield

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(5 parent reviews) ·The Pavilion, Hickmans Lane, HAYWARDS HEATH, RH16 2PX · West Sussex
Number of places
—
Age range
1–3 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Norto5 KIDZ - Lindfield, a childcare setting for children aged 1 to 3 years, has been operating since 2007 and was last inspected by Ofsted on January 6, 2026, receiving a "Good" overall rating. The nursery prioritises a safe and secure environment while fostering children's social and emotional development through positive relationships with staff.

A new leadership team is actively working to enhance the quality of education and address any inconsistencies in the curriculum that may arise from staff weaknesses. The nursery also provides ample outdoor play opportunities and supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities by referring them to external services and tailoring learning experiences.

Staff are inclusive and learn words and phrases from children's home languages to foster a sense of belonging. Parents appreciate the nursery's engaging activities and advice on topics like toilet training and behaviour management.

What it's like

Leaders and staff create an environment that enables children to make progress in this setting, making them keen to arrive and join activities. Staff are warm, kind, and responsive, supporting children's communication skills and fostering a valued feeling. While a new leadership team is working to address inconsistencies in the quality of education due to some staff weaknesses, they are adapting teaching to cater to varying developmental stages and ensuring parents understand the importance of attendance.

Safe and secure environmentPositive relationships with staffTailored learning opportunitiesSupport for SENDOutdoor play opportunitiesNew leadership team

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 18:00

Established

2007

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Jan 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementNeeds attention
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
1 to 3
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Norto5 KIDZ - Lindfield

Last inspected 6 January 2026 · Tina Lambert

Actions the provider must take

  • improve staff's knowledge and understanding of child development to support the delivery of a sequenced curriculum and meet the learning and development needs of all children

What it's like to attend

Leaders and staff create an environment that enables children to make progress in this setting, making them keen to arrive and join activities. Staff are warm, kind, and responsive, supporting children's communication skills and fostering a valued feeling. While a new leadership team is working to address inconsistencies in the quality of education due to some staff weaknesses, they are adapting teaching to cater to varying developmental stages and ensuring parents understand the importance of attendance.

Inspector highlights

  • Children's social and emotional development is effectively nurtured through positive relationships with staff.
  • Behaviour management is handled sensitively and fairly by staff, who are good role models.
  • Leaders and staff ensure that children learn and develop in a safe and secure environment.
  • Leaders ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are referred to relevant external services.
  • The new leadership team work hard to implement changes that have a positive impact on the nursery and support staff professional development.

Areas to develop

  • 1Improve staff knowledge and understanding of child development to support the delivery of a sequenced curriculum and meet the learning and development needs of all children.
Inspection #10204580 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are referred to relevant external services. Staff tailor learning opportunities to respond to children's individual needs, which helps close any gaps in children's experiences. Leaders work alongside parents and outside agencies to provide individualised plans to help children in their learning.

Outdoor space

All children experience daily opportunities for outside play and running around in the fresh air.

EAL / language support

Staff take time to learn words and phrases of languages spoken in the home, helping to support children foster a sense of belonging and learn about the lives of their friends and the community around them.

Parent Reviews of Norto5 KIDZ - Lindfield

5.0
(5)
Richard BARLOW
6 years ago

Sheryl and her fabulous team have created a stumulating environment for my son to thrive in! They really care about their children and deal with any issues quickly and professionally. The large hall space gives my boy enough room to "roam free", exploring all the different play areas the team create. He eats more at nursery than he does at home... I need to get their recipes!!!

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Hayley Bea
5 years ago

My little boy has been going to Norto5 Lindfield Lodge for over a year now, I only wish I had found this place sooner! The staff are all amazing, my son loves it there and he is so ready for school now thanks to his teachers at nursery! I will be sad when he leaves in August!

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mandy Ridley
6 years ago

I moved my daughter to Norto5 after an awful Experience with her previous Pre-School. Sheryl and the team have been fantastic with my daughter, they are kind and caring and have been brilliant in helping her settle in! I honestly couldn’t recommend this nursery/pre-school more.

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Gemma Bryant
4 years ago

Both my daughters have attended Lindfield Lodge and absolutely loved it, Kim and the staff are amazing.

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Sylwia Stanikowska
a year ago

Very happy with what they provide.

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Inspection history

Date: July 2009

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • October 2021Good
  • December 2017Good
  • November 2014Good
  • July 2009Good

Frequently asked about Norto5 KIDZ - Lindfield

About the setting

Norto5 KIDZ - Lindfield was registered with Ofsted on 15/11/2007 as childcare on non-domestic premises, operating Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 18:00. It is overseen by Norto5 Limited and located at The Pavilion, Hickmans Lane, Lindfield, HAYWARDS HEATH, West Sussex, RH16 2PX. The setting is registered on the Early Years Register and the Compulsory Childcare Register.

URN
EY359520
Registered person
Norto5 Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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