--- title: "The Learning Tree Preschool, Arundel — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "The Learning Tree Preschool, a nursery in Arundel — Rated Good by Ofsted. 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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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. The Learning Tree Preschool # The Learning Tree Preschool in Arundel Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2024) · St Philips Rc Primary School, London Road, Arundel, BN18 9BA · West Sussex Number of places 50 places Age range 3–4 yrs Last inspected May 2024 Local authority West Sussex About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Learning Tree Preschool, operating since 2015, provides a nurturing environment for children aged 3-4 years in Arundel. Children are observed to arrive happy and eager, engaging in a variety of play experiences planned by staff, such as imaginatively creating a restaurant in the home corner. Staff are skilled at extending these experiences to broaden children's learning and support good progress. The setting offers both indoor and outdoor learning opportunities. Parents consistently speak highly of the care and learning their children receive, particularly valuing the strong communication and the broad range of learning opportunities. The nursery effectively caters to children's individual needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with staff demonstrating a thorough understanding of each child. Managers and staff collaborate to provide a broad and well-balanced curriculum, focusing on promoting children's communication and language skills through quality interactions. Staff also excel in promoting positive behaviour and fostering children's independence, while recognising the importance of strong parent partnerships. What it's like Children arrive happy and eager to start their day. Staff plan a variety of play experiences, including individual interests and developmental stages, such as imaginatively creating a restaurant in the home corner. Staff skilfully extend these experiences to broaden children's learning, supporting them to make good progress. Broad curriculum Strong parent partnerships Promotes independence Supports communication communication ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2015 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Learning Tree Preschool Last inspected 15 May 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 arrive happy and eager to start their day. Staff plan a variety of play experiences, including individual interests and developmental stages, such as imaginatively creating a restaurant in the home corner. Staff skilfully extend these experiences to broaden children's learning, supporting them to make good progress. Inspector highlights - Managers, alongside their staff, plan and provide a broad and well-balanced curriculum. - Generally, interactions children receive are of good quality. Staff understand the importance of promoting children's communication and language skills. - Overall, staff promote and support children's behaviour well. - Staff provide children with an abundance of opportunities to promote their independence. - All staff recognise the importance of building successful partnerships with parents. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to recognise when children need more time to explore and develop ideas for themselves to challenge their thinking skills - 2 support staff to consistently provide the best possible support for children's growing understanding of rules and boundaries - 3 enhance the curriculum to provide opportunities to support children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe online. Inspection #10343260 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50249962) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Learning Tree Preschool Inspection date May 2024 Inspection no. 10343260 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50249962)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491514) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed St Philips Rc Primary School, London Road, Arundel, BN18 9BA [© 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#/-0.56152/50.85617/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Arundel - [Day nurseries in Arundel](/search?q=Arundel) - [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-learning-tree-preschool-bn18-9ba-ey491514) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak highly of the care and learning their children receive. They particularly value the good communication they receive and the broad variety of learning opportunities on offer. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff know children well, and as such, they are responsive to children's individual needs, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. Inspection history Date: October 2015 - May 2024 Good - September 2018 Outstanding - October 2015 Good ## Frequently asked about The Learning Tree Preschool ### How is The Learning Tree Preschool classified by Ofsted? ### What outdoor learning is available at The Learning Tree Preschool? ### How does The Learning Tree Preschool support children with SEND? ### What is The Learning Tree Preschool working on improving? ### Is The Learning Tree Preschool Ofsted registered? ### When is The Learning Tree Preschool open? ### Which area does The Learning Tree Preschool serve? ## Nearby day nurseries in Arundel Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Learning Tree Preschool. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.5 mi ### Three Little Birds Forest Nursery Arundel · BN18 9HT ](/nursery/three-little-birds-forest-nursery-bn18-9ht-2747370) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Community Playcentre @ Walberton Arundel · BN18 0PJ 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/community-playcentre-walberton-bn18-0pj-ey496233) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.8 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 3.0 mi ### Play Centre Nursery Littlehampton · BN17 7DZ ](/nursery/play-centre-nursery-bn17-7dz-ey296574) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.0 mi ### Ladybirds Nursery School Littlehampton · BN17 7BH ](/nursery/ladybirds-nursery-school-bn17-7bh-ey448621) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.2 mi ### Littlehampton Day Nursery Littlehampton · BN17 6AH 4.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/littlehampton-day-nursery-cic-bn17-6ah-ey346116) [See all nurseries in Arundel →](/search?q=Arundel) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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