--- title: "Oscar Bears Day Care Nursery, Hassocks | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/oscar-bears-day-care-bn6-9jj-ey438252 description: "Oscar Bears Day Care, a day nursery in Hassocks — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Oscar Bears Day Care Ofsted: Good (Jul 2023) · 5.0 (1 Google review) · Unit Four, Firsland Studios, HASSOCKS, BN6 9JJ · West Sussex Number of places 48 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2023 Local authority West Sussex ## About this day nursery Oscar Bears Day Care, registered with Ofsted in 2011 and located in a converted rural building on the outskirts of Henfield, West Sussex, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from birth to four years old. The day nursery, open 51 weeks a year from 7:30 am to 7:00 pm, prides itself on strong partnerships with parents, who consistently praise the loving and attentive staff and excellent communication. The dedicated team, with 15 out of 20 staff holding early years qualifications from Level 3 to Level 6, ensures that children are happy, eager to learn, and develop strong bonds with their key person. Leaders are highly ambitious and passionate about providing high-quality care and education, supporting staff through professional development and creating a family-like atmosphere where staff feel valued. The curriculum is broad, covering all areas of learning, and activities are planned based on children's interests and developmental needs, helping all children make good progress from their starting points. Children demonstrate a love of books and are encouraged to develop independence, for example, by pouring their own drinks and tidying resources. Oscar Bears Day Care was rated "Good" in its latest inspection on 28th July 2023, reflecting its commitment to fostering well-behaved, articulate, and considerate children. What it's like Children are happy and eager to play in the nurturing and stimulating environment. They have established strong bonds with their key person and separate from their parents with ease. Teaching is good, and leaders are committed to providing high-quality care and education. Staff use both assessment and information provided by parents to plan activities, considering children's interests and what they need to learn next. Babies demonstrate that they feel safe and comfortable in the welcoming environment. Nurturing environment Strong parent partnerships Ambitious leadership Reading culture Developing independence ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am until 7pm Term time / All Year All_year Registered with Ofsted 2011 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Oscar Bears Day Care Last inspected 28 July 2023 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children are happy and eager to play in the nurturing and stimulating environment. - They have established strong bonds with their key person and separate from their parents with ease. - Teaching is good, and leaders are committed to providing high-quality care and education. - Staff plan a broad curriculum that covers all areas of learning. - Children demonstrate a love of books. - Leaders are highly ambitious and demonstrate a passion for what they do. - A key strength of the nursery is the well-planned transitions that reflect the individual needs of children and babies. - From a young age, children learn the importance of keeping healthy and supporting their own needs. Areas to develop - 1 Improve teaching so that staff are always clear about how to support children's learning in all activities. - 2 Improve the organisation of group activities so that children's learning is not disrupted. Inspection #10289077 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227230) ## Google Reviews of Oscar Bears Day Care 5.0 (1 Google review) Benjamin Midgley 10 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3ejlTYWl3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487593cab9fff857:0x5e4145263d51d26c) Reviews from Google for Oscar Bears Day Care. 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