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Pumpkin Patch Nursery Steyning

Ofsted: Strong standard·
3.0(2 parent reviews) ·Unit 1, Chanctonfold, Steyning, BN44 3AA · West Sussex
Number of places
120 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Pumpkin Patch Nursery Steyning, established in 2025, is a childcare setting for children aged 0-4 years, located in Steyning, BN44 3AA. The nursery operates year-round, from 7:30 to 18:00, Monday to Friday.

The setting implements the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where children thrive as happy and confident learners. The dedicated staff ensures an inclusive approach, effectively supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those facing learning barriers.

Leaders also prioritise children's emotional well-being, providing a calm sensory area and fostering their ability to recognise feelings. The setting celebrates children's achievements, promoting their perseverance and resilience in learning new tasks and encouraging respectful interactions among peers.

What it's like

Children thrive at this setting. They are happy and confident learners who lead and influence their own curriculum, engaging in projects and activities based on their interests. Older children use different tools and media to create intricate sculptures, confidently describing their creations. Children demonstrate great curiosity and engagement in their learning, and those new to the setting explore the environment and move confidently around their room.

Confident learnersResilient childrenEmotional well-beingInclusive learningStrong relationshipsCreative exploration

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Friday : 07:30 - 18:00

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2025

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Strong standard

Last inspected Jan 2026

Headline: Strong standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
—
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementStrong standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Pumpkin Patch Nursery Steyning

Last inspected 21 January 2026

Actions the provider must take

  • Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards. They should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who may face other barriers to their learning.

What it's like to attend

Children thrive at this setting. They are happy and confident learners who lead and influence their own curriculum, engaging in projects and activities based on their interests. Older children use different tools and media to create intricate sculptures, confidently describing their creations. Children demonstrate great curiosity and engagement in their learning, and those new to the setting explore the environment and move confidently around their room.

Inspector highlights

  • Children's perseverance and resilience when learning new tasks are impressive, and they encourage others to have a go.
  • Even the youngest children use Makaton independently to communicate with their friends.
  • Children's achievements are celebrated throughout the setting, and they are well prepared for transitions to school.
  • Leaders and staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, promoting respect and valuing each other.
  • Children are extremely engaged in their learning, exploring tools and using imaginations to create models.
  • Leaders prioritise children's emotional wellbeing, providing a calm sensory area and supporting them in recognising feelings.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards. They should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who may face other barriers to their learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders have high expectations for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those facing barriers to their learning. Staff have the necessary skills to assess children's progress and adapt practice to address individual needs, ensuring full inclusion and access to the curriculum. Additional funding is used effectively to support these children.

Parent Reviews of Pumpkin Patch Nursery Steyning

3.0
(2)
Andrada Labuschagne
7 months ago

My son came home with bruising in shape on an adult hand and due to being squeezed so hard, there were marks of their nail penetrating his skin. Nobody ever admitted to it, my son was taken out immediately and I wasn't allowed on the premises following my safeguarding concern.

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Andrew Coleman
3 years ago

Really pleased with Pumpkin Patch who have taken over since the last nursery closed.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

21 January 2026

Strong standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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