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The Beachside Montessori Nursery # The Beachside Montessori Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · 5.0 (2 Google reviews) · Lancing Parish Council, Parish Hall, Lancing, BN15 8AJ · West Sussex Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority West Sussex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this early years setting The Beachside Montessori Nursery provides a nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 5 years, focusing on the Montessori philosophy alongside enriching outdoor experiences. The nursery incorporates Beach School, local outings, and diverse learning activities within its curriculum. Emphasis is placed on practical life skills, sensory exploration, and developing independence. Children engage in activities like preparing snacks, gardening, and constructing with various materials. The nursery offers several attendance options, with a commitment to providing consistency of care and routines. They accept various government funding schemes to support families with childcare costs. The nursery operates 51 weeks a year, closing only for Bank Holidays and one week during Christmas. Our ethos The Beachside Montessori Nursery follows the Montessori philosophy, focusing on practical life skills, sensory exploration, and developing independence. They also incorporate Beach School and local outings, enriching learning with outdoor experiences. What it's like Friendly staff greet children warmly and build close relationships with them, helping children to feel safe and secure. Young children settle quickly, with staff reassuring them and supporting them to get involved with activities and play kindly with one another. Montessori-led education Beach School and outdoor learning Focus on practical life skills Accepts government funding ## Pricing & funding Charges are structured by age bands for children aged two to four, with daily fees varying based on session lengths of six, seven, or nine hours. Optional hourly wraparound care is available at the beginning and end of the day. A voluntary daily contribution is requested for funded places to cover meals and activities. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - • Optional wraparound care is available from 8:00am to 9:00am and 4:00pm to 5:00pm. - • An optional contribution is requested for funded days to cover meals and enrichment services. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday – Thursday 8am – 5pm, Friday 8am – 4pm (51 weeks a year) Session types 9:00am – 3:00pm, 9:00am – 4:00pm, 8:00am – 5:00pm Age range 2 - 5 years old Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Beachside Montessori Nursery Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10399466 Lead inspector Nicola Houston Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289977)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550197) 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 [ Visit website ](https://www.thebeachsidemontessorinursery.com/) Lancing Parish Council, Parish Hall, Lancing, BN15 8AJ ## Explore day nurseries near Lancing - [Day nurseries in Lancing](/search?q=Lancing) - [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=the-beachside-montessori-nursery-bn15-8aj-ey550197) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Beachside Montessori Nursery Last inspected 23 September 2025 · Nicola Houston 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 Friendly staff greet children warmly and build close relationships with them, helping children to feel safe and secure. Young children settle quickly, with staff reassuring them and supporting them to get involved with activities and play kindly with one another. Inspector highlights - Leaders create an ambitious curriculum and identify gaps in children's knowledge to prepare enriching experiences. - Staff understand how to plan for children's learning and make regular assessments of children's stage of development. - Children have their care needs met sensitively and respectfully, and their emotional security is supported well. - Leaders prioritise staff training and purposeful supervision sessions, leading to an increased standard of teaching. - Parent partnerships are strong, with staff communicating regularly with parents and providing suggestions and resource bags for learning at home. Areas to develop - 1 The provider must provide Ofsted with the necessary information so that required suitability checks can be carried out. - 2 The provider should use effective teaching strategies to promote children's attention and focus during activities. Inspection #10399466 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289977) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Where children have special educational needs and/or disabilities, staff work with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, to collaboratively implement effective plans. They work together so that children consistently benefit from a shared approach to their education and care. Outdoor space Young children play joyfully in the garden. Staff engage closely with them and support them to gain new learning. Children happily explore with water, and staff support them to think about how to use their bodies in different ways as they stretch between stepping stones, developing new physical skills. ## Google Reviews of The Beachside Montessori Nursery 5.0 (2 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI8pqlEUQdRT9UHjaw3S3BlJy9u6uIswCpc4vS2uUfVUMx-uA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Gersh Whiteman 10 months ago Our daughter has joined this nursery recently and so far it has been a great experience. The staff are very friendly and there is that extra care that you would want for your child. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xRME5XVTJiM041Y21KaVNXZEdWRTlPT0dsNmIxRRAB!2m1!1s0x4875984a9aeaaaab:0xe690a3526059c212) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUGlikz1hOdAxlnP6O9hVDXGk4_-JLhDrqV6NXZHzFYIULo-V-2=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Anya Stepanko 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNocW9LVkNBEAE!2m1!1s0x4875984a9aeaaaab:0xe690a3526059c212) Reviews from Google for The Beachside Montessori Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16613958599568900626&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: December 2019 - September 2025 Good - December 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about The Beachside Montessori Nursery ### What part of the country is The Beachside Montessori Nursery in? ### What are the main strengths of The Beachside Montessori Nursery? ### How are meals handled at The Beachside Montessori Nursery? ### How does The Beachside Montessori Nursery support children with SEND? ### Which curriculum approach does The Beachside Montessori Nursery follow? ## Nearby day nurseries in Lancing Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Beachside Montessori Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-School Lancing · BN15 9AB ](/nursery/lancing-day-nursery-pre-school-bn15-9ab-ey481001) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Boundstone Nursery School Lancing · BN15 9QX 4.0(8 Google reviews) ](/nursery/boundstone-nursery-school-bn15-9qx-ey294497) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.0 mi ### Noahs Ark Childrens Day Nursery Lancing · BN15 0PH ](/nursery/noahs-ark-childrens-day-nursery-bn15-0ph-2856919) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.5 mi ### Davison Day Nursery Worthing · BN11 2JX ](/nursery/davison-day-nursery-bn11-2jx-ey244743) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Dolphins Day Nursery Worthing · BN11 2AB 5.0(6 Google reviews) ](/nursery/dolphins-day-nursery-bn11-2ab-113462) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Little Lancing Day Nursery and Forest School Lancing · BN15 0RJ ](/nursery/little-lancing-day-nursery-and-forest-school-bn15-0rj-2670743) [See all nurseries in Lancing →](/search?q=Lancing) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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