--- title: "St Gabriel's Playgroup — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "St Gabriel's Playgroup, a nursery in Billingshurst — Ofsted-rated Good. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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St Gabriel's Playgroup # St Gabriel's Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · St Gabriel's Hall, East Street, Billingshurst, RH14 9QH · West Sussex Number of places 50 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 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 St Gabriel's Playgroup, located in Billingshurst, offers term-time care for children aged 2 to 4 years old. Recognised with an 'Ofsted Rated GOOD' assessment, the playgroup fosters a safe and nurturing atmosphere where children and their families feel at ease. The playgroup values parental involvement, believing that the diverse skills and talents of parents and carers enrich the environment, complementing the efforts of practitioners and the committee to maintain a happy, enjoyable, and secure setting. St Gabriel's Playgroup provides flexible hours and payment options, along with complimentary healthy snacks and milk. The team comprises experienced and professionally trained staff dedicated to guiding children's learning and development. They aim to provide an excellent foundation for school life through memorable experiences that promote personal and academic growth, aligning with the requirements of the National Curriculum Early Years Foundation Stage. The playgroup operates Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm during term time. Being a small charity, St Gabriel's Playgroup relies significantly on fundraising efforts to support its operations. Prospective families are encouraged to visit the playgroup during morning sessions to experience the environment, meet the staff, and explore the facilities. What it's like Children are happy and settled at the playgroup. Staff welcome children and allow them time to settle and say goodbye to parents, helping children to feel safe and secure. Children engage in activities, practice fine motor skills, and develop language through focused exercises. Ofsted Rated GOOD Term Time Care Charity-run Flexible Hours and Payments Experienced and Professionally Trained Staff ## Pricing & funding The nursery charges for additional hours outside of booked sessions and applies a penalty fee for late pick-ups. Extra hours must be pre-approved by the manager. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Good to know - Extra hours must be agreed in advance by the Manager. - Late fees are charged for pick-ups delayed by up to 15 minutes. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, term time Age range 2 to 4 years Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Gabriel's Playgroup Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10352611 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259913)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113717) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=st-gabriel-s-playgroup-rh14-9qh-113717) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Gabriel's Playgroup Last inspected 1 October 2024 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 Children are happy and settled at the playgroup. Staff welcome children and allow them time to settle and say goodbye to parents, helping children to feel safe and secure. Children engage in activities, practice fine motor skills, and develop language through focused exercises. Inspector highlights - Leaders have improved staff supervision and appraisal procedures. - The new leadership structure is having a positive impact on the overall day-to-day running of the playgroup. - Newly recruited staff meet with the manager regularly and feel supported. - Parents feel well informed about their children's learning, and partnerships with parents are strong. - Support for children's communication and language development has greatly improved. Areas to develop - 1 clarify the roles and responsibilities of those with oversight of the playgroup - 2 support staff to monitor and assess children's progress more effectively to be able to plan activities that help them to make the best possible progress. Inspection #10352611 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259913) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say they feel well informed about what their children are learning. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Outside, children enjoy climbing up the climbing frame and sliding down the slide. Staff remind children how to do this safely and support them when climbing steps. Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2024 Date: September 2011 - October 2024 Good - May 2024 Inadequate - July 2023 Requires improvement - September 2018 Good - December 2015 Good - July 2015 Inadequate - September 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about St Gabriel's Playgroup ### Is St Gabriel's Playgroup a day nursery or preschool? ### What outdoor space does St Gabriel's Playgroup have? ### What is the staff team like at St Gabriel's Playgroup? ### How can St Gabriel's Playgroup be contacted? ### Does St Gabriel's Playgroup take babies? ### Is St Gabriel's Playgroup Ofsted registered? ## Nearby day nurseries in Billingshurst Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to St Gabriel's Playgroup. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Wakoos Centre4Children Billingshurst · RH14 9RY 4.6(11 reviews) ](/nursery/wakoos-centre4children-ltd-rh14-9ry-ey420054) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.4 mi ### Barns Green Playgroup Horsham · RH13 0PT ](/nursery/barns-green-playgroup-rh13-0pt-113371) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### Climbing Bears Billingshurst · RH14 0EE 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/climbing-bears-rh14-0ee-113439) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### First Steps Childcare @ Brinsbury Pulborough · RH20 1DL ](/nursery/first-steps-childcare-brinsbury-rh20-1dl-ey308040) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.8 mi ### Southwater Village Hall Pre-School Southwater · RH13 9BT 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/southwater-village-hall-pre-school-rh13-9bt-113706) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.2 mi ### The Southwater Day Nursery & Pre-School Horsham · RH13 9HA ](/nursery/the-southwater-day-nursery-pre-school-rh13-9ha-2701212) [See all nurseries in Billingshurst →](/search?q=Billingshurst) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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