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Play Centre Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
·Wickbourne Centre, Clun Road, Littlehampton, BN17 7DZ · West Sussex
Number of places
32 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Play Centre Nursery, located in Littlehampton, offers a nurturing and secure environment where children aged two to five can learn and develop through play. Established in 2005, the nursery consistently receives 'Good' ratings from Ofsted, with the latest inspection in November 2022.

The curriculum emphasises personal, social, emotional, physical, communication, and language development through various engaging activities such as role-play, messy play, and outdoor exploration. The nursery benefits from a secure garden for all-weather play, regular trips to a nearby park, and educational outings to local attractions.

They also host visitors from community services to enrich the children's learning experience. Rooted in Christian values, the nursery embraces multiculturalism by celebrating diverse faiths and festivals.

Each child is assigned a key person who tracks their progress. Healthy eating is encouraged with snacks provided, and cooking activities are led by the Wickbourne Centre chefs.

Play Centre Nursery fosters strong parent partnerships, viewing parents as primary educators and welcoming their involvement.

Our ethos

Play Centre Nursery embraces multiculturalism, rooted in Christian values and celebrating diverse faiths and festivals. They foster strong parent partnerships, viewing parents as primary educators and welcoming their involvement. The curriculum emphasises holistic child development through play-based activities.

What it's like

This community nursery fosters an inclusive environment where children feel happy, safe, and secure, building strong bonds with kind and caring staff. Children confidently engage in play and learning, developing a sense of belonging, managing emotions, and understanding boundaries. They are enthusiastic learners, making choices in resources and developing independence in self-care, supported by praise and encouragement from staff.

Play-based learningOfsted "Good" ratedChristian values, multicultural celebrationSecure gardenCommunity outings

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged per morning or afternoon session, with payments due in advance each half term. A one-off registration fee applies per child. A voluntary charge is requested for lunchtime hours if they are not covered by government funding.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • Fees must be paid each half term in advance.
  • A non-refundable registration fee is charged per child.
  • A voluntary charge applies for lunchtime hours if not covered by government funding.

Key facts

Opening hours

Morning sessions: 9:00am – 12:00pm; Lunch: 12:00 – 1:00pm; Afternoon sessions: 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Term Time Only.

Age range

2 to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Morning session, Afternoon session

Established

2005

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Play Centre Nursery

Last inspected 22 November 2022 · Gwendolyn Andrews

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

This community nursery fosters an inclusive environment where children feel happy, safe, and secure, building strong bonds with kind and caring staff. Children confidently engage in play and learning, developing a sense of belonging, managing emotions, and understanding boundaries. They are enthusiastic learners, making choices in resources and developing independence in self-care, supported by praise and encouragement from staff.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager has high aspirations for the nursery and uses self-evaluation effectively to identify areas for change and improvement.
  • Children make good and steady progress, with staff carefully watching their development and planning individual next steps.
  • Staff have regular supervision meetings and professional development opportunities to continually raise their knowledge and understanding.
  • Children have many opportunities to be physically active and have daily access to fresh air, playing outdoors in all weathers.
  • Staff place importance on supporting and encouraging children's communication and language, introducing new words and using key words shared by parents in their home language.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance systems for more-effective sharing of information with parents about next steps planned for their children's learning
  • 2strengthen resources and activities provided for children, to further promote and encourage their own creativity and imagination.
Inspection #10228047 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the level of support and dedication staff show towards their roles and responsibilities.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who receive additional funding are provided with targeted support to help them to succeed to the best of their ability.

Outdoor space

Children have many opportunities to be physically active and have daily access to fresh air. They play outdoors in all weathers, which supports those who prefer to learn in this environment. The manager has ambitious plans to review the outdoor provision, to provide children with new and exciting learning opportunities.

Inspection history

Date: March 2013

  • November 2022Good
  • December 2016Good
  • March 2013Good

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