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Play Centre Nursery # Play Centre Nursery Compare Contact 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 learning Ofsted "Good" rated Christian values, multicultural celebration Secure garden Community 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-olds 15 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. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Play Centre Nursery Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10228047 Lead inspector Gwendolyn Andrews Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50203388)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY296574) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.arunchurch.com/community/playcentres/wickbourne) Wickbourne Centre, Clun Road, Littlehampton, BN17 7DZ [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.54711/50.81419/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Littlehampton - [Day nurseries in Littlehampton](/search?q=Littlehampton) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=play-centre-nursery-bn17-7dz-ey296574) ## 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 - 1 enhance systems for more-effective sharing of information with parents about next steps planned for their children's learning - 2 strengthen resources and activities provided for children, to further promote and encourage their own creativity and imagination. Inspection #10228047 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50203388) ## 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 2022 Good - December 2016 Good - March 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Play Centre Nursery ### What kind of childcare setting is Play Centre Nursery? ### What is the staff team like at Play Centre Nursery? ### How does Play Centre Nursery support children with SEND? ### How was Play Centre Nursery rated by Ofsted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Littlehampton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Play Centre Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Ladybirds Nursery School Littlehampton · BN17 7BH ](/nursery/ladybirds-nursery-school-bn17-7bh-ey448621) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Littlehampton Day Nursery Littlehampton · BN17 6AH 4.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/littlehampton-day-nursery-cic-bn17-6ah-ey346116) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### The Friendly Fish Nursery Littlehampton · BN17 5NH ](/nursery/the-friendly-fish-nursery-bn17-5nh-2727667) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### The Co-operative Childcare Body Shop Littlehampton · BN17 6LS 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/the-co-operative-childcare-body-shop-bn17-6ls-ey466159) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Applepips Day Nursery Littlehampton · BN16 3LN 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/applepips-day-nursery-bn16-3ln-ey486351) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Play Centre Pre-School Littlehampton · BN16 3NJ ](/nursery/play-centre-pre-school-bn16-3nj-113651) [See all nurseries in Littlehampton →](/search?q=Littlehampton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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