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Pepperpot Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
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5.0(5 Google reviews) ·St Wilfrid's Church Hall, Whippingham Road, Brighton, BN2 3PF · Brighton and Hove
Number of places
42 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Brighton and Hove

About this day nursery

Pepperpot Nursery provides childcare across two sites in Brighton, open 51 weeks a year from 8 am to 6 pm, closing for one week over Christmas and on bank holidays. The day nursery aims to create a positive and inclusive environment for young children, focusing on foundational development and smooth transitions to primary school.

They offer a range of activities, including weekly yoga and music sessions, and provide meals, snacks, and toiletries such as nappies and wipes. The day nursery emphasises a collaborative approach with parents, offering support for children to settle into the environment and accommodating changes in circumstances.

Parents are encouraged to visit the nurseries to assess suitability and to engage in a consistent drop-off and pick-up routine to aid their child's adjustment.

What it's like

Children have a happy start to the day and are warmly welcomed by staff. Staff encourage children to think about what they need to make a giant. Children feel safe with the staff and build trusting relationships.

Two sitesOpen 51 weeks a yearYoga and Music sessionsInclusive environment

Pricing & funding

This nursery charges a flat hourly rate, with fees displayed after any funded hours are deducted. Standard sessions are fully inclusive of all meals, snacks, nappies, wipes, and activities. Optional voluntary charges apply for specific meals, snacks, hygiene items, and extra activities on top of funded hours.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)

Good to know

  • Fees are displayed as the cost to pay after funded hours are removed.
  • Standard sessions include all meals, snacks, nappies, wipes, and extra activities on site.
  • Voluntary charges apply to cover meals, snacks, hygiene items, and activities during funded hours.
  • Suncream voluntary charge is billed each March, May, and July.

Key facts

Age range

Babies from 9 months. Nursery for 2, 3 and 4 year olds.

Opening hours

8am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

1995

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Pepperpot Nursery

Last inspected 24 February 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 have a happy start to the day and are warmly welcomed by staff. Staff encourage children to think about what they need to make a giant. Children feel safe with the staff and build trusting relationships.

Inspector highlights

  • Children have increased opportunities to develop their physical skills and they enjoy learning about the wider world.
  • Support for communication and language is good.
  • Staff support children in receipt of funding or with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively.
  • Leadership and management are committed to providing high-quality care and education for all children.
  • Staff provide sensitive support to help children learn about personal care.

Areas to develop

  • 1plan and resource focused activities appropriately to enable all children to be fully included.
Inspection #10264108 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents praise the support their children receive for potty training.

Parents praise the support their children have received since COVID-19, particularly in relation to supporting their children's learning at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children in receipt of funding or with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively. For example, the special educational needs coordinator liaises with professionals, such as health visitors and the local authority, to seek guidance when necessary. Parents are included in discussions to find out what would be most helpful for their child.

Outdoor space

Children listen attentively to the choice of activities indoors and outside. Since the last inspection, managers have focused on the use of the outdoor spaces. Children now have increased opportunities to develop their physical skills and they enjoy learning about the wider world, such as by growing and harvesting fruit for their snack times.

Google Reviews of Pepperpot Nursery

5.0
(5 Google reviews)
Lyn Saddingtopn
3 months ago

Ten years ago these people were amazing with my daughter Rebecca. She thrived in their care and missed them dearly when she left. Over the years I’ve recommended them to various friends and neighbours and not one of them have been disappointed. This is why they’re still in business as they really are the best

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Charlie Lindsell
7 years ago

So happy that our daughter goes to pepper-pot and it's so clear that she absolutely loves her time there and she is clearly learning so much and making friends. All the staff are fabulous! I couldn't rate it more! Highly recommend!

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Christopher Black
2 years ago

Son has been there for over a year, the staff are friendly and have done an amazing job

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Hoopla Impro
7 years ago

Excellent place and lovely staff. Our son Jack loves going there. Thanks everyone!

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Inspection history

Date: September 2005

  • April 2023Good
  • February 2023Good
  • June 2017Good
  • May 2017Good
  • July 2015Good
  • June 2015Good
  • November 2009Good
  • September 2005Good

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