Opening hours
8am to 6pm, 50 weeks of the year
St Andrew's Prep Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
Number of places
60 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
East Sussex
About this day nursery
St Andrew's Prep Nursery in Eastbourne provides a nurturing and stimulating early years environment for children aged 9 months to pre-school, situated within the broader St Andrew's Prep school community. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, the nursery is located in Meads, Eastbourne, a short distance from the sea, allowing for enriching outdoor experiences including beach visits.
The setting is housed in two dedicated buildings, the Lodge Nursery and the Casson Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Hub, designed to foster a friendly and secure space for learning and play. Children benefit from access to the wider school's facilities, such as a modern sports hall, dance studio, gym, Woodland Classroom, and extensive playing fields.
The nursery operates 50 weeks a year, from 8 am to 6 pm, offering comprehensive wraparound care to support modern family schedules. It is structured into three age-specific classes: Starling for 9 months to 2-year-olds, Nightingale for 2-year-olds up to pre-school age, and Kingfisher as the dedicated pre-school class.
Each child is assigned a Key Person who serves as the main point of contact for parents, ensuring a collaborative approach to their development and well-being. The nursery aims to prepare children for their next steps, whether transitioning to Reception at St Andrew’s Prep or other local primary schools.
What it's like
Children settle quickly and are met with warmth from an attentive and nurturing staff team. Staff challenge children through a broad variety of activities, encouraging them to think and play collaboratively. Children develop positive relationships with staff, feel happy and safe, and are kind and respectful to each other.
Nurturing EnvironmentOutdoor LearningWraparound CareIntegrated School FacilitiesExperienced Key Person System
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Age range
9 months to Pre-School age
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for St Andrew's Prep Nursery
Last inspected 10 January 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 settle quickly and are met with warmth from an attentive and nurturing staff team. Staff challenge children through a broad variety of activities, encouraging them to think and play collaboratively. Children develop positive relationships with staff, feel happy and safe, and are kind and respectful to each other.
Inspector highlights
- A key strength of the nursery is the use of well-planned arrangements that help to assist children who are moving between rooms.
- There is strong leadership and management in the nursery.
- The skilled staff team uses effective methods to support children's emerging language and literacy skills.
- Children who need additional support benefit from high-quality, one-to-one teaching.
- Managers have fully considered the impact that the recent COVID-19 pandemic has had on some children's social, independent and communication skills.
Areas to develop
- 1enhance partnerships with parents so that information is regularly shared about their children's next steps and how they can continue learning at home
- 2build on learning opportunities as they arise to extend children's understanding of making healthy choices.
Inspection #10251509 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
their children cannot wait to arrive at the nursery, and they feel their children are very well equipped to start school
the wealth of the learning experiences and the detailed feedback given about what children are currently learning
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children who need additional support benefit from high-quality, one-to-one teaching. Targeted interventions provided by the special educational needs coordinator and the talented staff team ensure that all children make progress from their starting points.
Outdoor space
Children have opportunities to play outside in the fresh air, in all weathers. For instance, they attend a nearby forest school in the woods and enjoy tennis lessons, which effectively supports their physical development.
Inspection history
Date: January 2023
- February 2023Good
- January 2023Good
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