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You can tell they genuinely love working with children, and their experience shines through in the way they handle everything with such calm confidence and warmth.\n\nOur children has absolutely thrived here, and we feel so lucky to have found a place that offers such heartfelt care. It’s not flashy or overly modern but it doesn’t need to be—this nursery focuses on what really matters, and they do it beautifully.\nThank you from the bottom of our hearts for caring so much for every child in your care !", "datePublished": "2025-07-18T20:56:57.795665773Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Dawny" }, "reviewBody": "My 4 year old son loves Park Road under fives. 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Park Road Under Fives # Park Road Under Fives Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2024) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Park Road Methodist Church, Upper Park Road, ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA, TN37 6SJ · East Sussex Number of places 49 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2024 Local authority East Sussex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Park Road Under Fives Pre-school, located in St Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex, has been providing childcare since 1985. Operating from the Park Road Methodist Church hall, the pre-school offers a spacious open-plan environment and a smaller room for focused activities like nurture groups, singing, and storytelling. Children also have access to an enclosed courtyard garden for outdoor play, and the pre-school benefits from its proximity to local amenities like shops, schools, and Alexandra Park. Registered to care for children aged 2-4 years, the pre-school maintains a child-to-staff ratio of 1:6 for over threes and 1:4 for under threes. They are open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm during term time, which spans 38 weeks of the year. Parents can choose between morning or afternoon sessions, with lunch provided for those attending the morning session. What it's like Children settle quickly and are happy in this welcoming and nurturing setting. They have positive relationships with staff and their key person, which helps them feel safe and secure. Staff uphold high expectations for behaviour, with children responding positively and demonstrating respect. Charity-run Community Interest Group Term-time only ## Pricing & funding The nursery charges flat rates for non-funded sessions, with options for half-day morning or afternoon sessions, or a full day running from 9.00am to 3.00pm. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm during term time (38 weeks of the year). Session types Morning session (9am-12pm), Afternoon session (12pm-3pm) Age range 2-4 years Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1985 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Park Road Under Fives Last inspected 10 September 2024 · Jill Thewlis 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 Children settle quickly and are happy in this welcoming and nurturing setting. They have positive relationships with staff and their key person, which helps them feel safe and secure. Staff uphold high expectations for behaviour, with children responding positively and demonstrating respect. Inspector highlights - Children settle quickly and are happy in this welcoming and nurturing setting. - Parents speak very highly of the setting, valuing the support for home learning, including book and game bags. - Children enjoy books, with staff supporting this interest through library visits and in-setting activities. - Staff support the physical development of the children effectively, using local parks and outside areas. - Staff identify and provide effective support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to recognise when to build on children's interest in mathematics to extend their learning even further. Inspection #10354916 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259232) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Park Road Under Fives Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10354916 Lead inspector Jill Thewlis Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259232)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109475) 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.parkroadunderfives.org.uk/contact-us) Park Road Methodist Church, Upper Park Road, ST. 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Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff create a curriculum that builds on the existing skills and knowledge of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff identify, and provide effective support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Where necessary, they seek the support of external professionals and act on their advice to support the learning and good progress of the children. Outdoor space Outside, children decide the snails they find are a family because of their size. They use magnifying glasses to observe the snails, considerately sharing these with their friends. In the sand pit, children fill buckets to make sandcastles. Staff support the physical development of the children effectively. They visit the local park where children run and climb outside in the fresh air. Children use simple tools safely to create their dens. Children cheerfully sing songs with staff, as they use the rockers in the outside area. EAL / language support Children who speak English as an additional language are supported effectively. In the setting, children see words in their home language alongside the English translation, and this helps to support their understanding of English. Parents share their cultural celebrations, such as Eid, with the children. This helps children to understand and respect different beliefs. ## Parent Reviews of Park Road Under Fives 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUOJjoMjTu18FxRuX4yXA3mrpnS55BffCe3e6CFt4mkvXu-vlju0w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Nikki Scott 10 months ago Truly Special Nursery I Can't recommend Nichola & her team enough We've been so impressed with this nursery. While it has a charming, old-school feel—with traditional toys, a homey atmosphere, and a calm, structured environment—what really sets it apart is the staff. Every single member of the team is incredibly attentive, caring, and truly exceptional at what they do. You can tell they genuinely love working with children, and their experience shines through in the way they handle everything with such calm confidence and warmth. Our children has absolutely thrived here, and we feel so lucky to have found a place that offers such heartfelt care. It’s not flashy or overly modern but it doesn’t need to be—this nursery focuses on what really matters, and they do it beautifully. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for caring so much for every child in your care ! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25kMVQxVm5iVEpNTVhVM1drcG1Ra1p0WTA1ZmIyYxAB!2m1!1s0x47df1aa221bddff1:0x1c28f0b76fb7f709) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVsSxEJ9DpNINVQ9Wi8o7RwNZMHp8Ejlx-VL_IfozN7Ipo3bIdd=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Dawny 8 years ago My 4 year old son loves Park Road under fives. The staff are kind, caring and knowledgeable. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRbmVYT1JBEAE!2m1!1s0x47df1aa221bddff1:0x1c28f0b76fb7f709) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKCJLJQnWPQBuptgd0uD5E274mETaDQqF8J60n6UqGe2R0OdA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) kirsty mcaulay a week ago My daughter has absolutely thrived here. Going from a failed setting previously and with high SEN needs, non verbal and autistic who wouldnt look at and acknowledge anyone or accept them to starting to talk, having attachments with staff, children, engaging in learning tasks and play is just amazing. They are like a second family to her [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21kMlkxVTRTMjAyY21WVWIwdFVWM05DZUY5WlJtYxAB!2m1!1s0x47df1aa221bddff1:0x1c28f0b76fb7f709) Reviews from Google for Park Road Under Fives. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2029136302774417161&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: November 2004 - October 2024 Good - September 2024 Good - November 2018 Good - August 2015 Good - July 2015 Good - March 2011 Good - March 2011 Good - July 2007 Requires improvement - November 2004 Good ## Frequently asked about Park Road Under Fives ### What is Park Road Under Fives working on improving? ### Which funded hours does Park Road Under Fives accept? ### What do parents say about Park Road Under Fives? ### Does Park Road Under Fives have an Ofsted rating? ### Is Park Road Under Fives a private nursery? ### From what age does Park Road Under Fives accept children? ## Nearby day nurseries in ST. 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