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The Southwater Day Nursery & Pre-School # The Southwater Day Nursery & Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2023) · The Southwater Children & Family Centre, Worthing Road, Horsham, RH13 9HA · West Sussex Number of places 32 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Oct 2023 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 The Southwater Day Nursery & Pre-School, located in Horsham, RH13 9HA, operates as part of The Nursery Family group. This nursery is dedicated to offering comprehensive childcare and early education services. They provide a supportive environment where children can learn and develop, aligning with the broader educational philosophies of The Nursery Family. The nursery also places importance on healthy eating, with information available on their approach to nutrition and introducing solid foods. Families can explore various funding options to help with childcare costs, including government schemes like Tax-Free Childcare and extended childcare funding, which are detailed on their website. The nursery has established accounts for these schemes to facilitate payments. For parents interested in enrolling their children, the nursery offers tours and encourages direct contact to discuss available places and specific session requirements. The Southwater Day Nursery & Pre-School is committed to assisting parents in understanding and accessing available financial support for childcare. What it's like Children arrive and settle quickly with the offer of warm, welcoming support from staff. Children behave well and have positive relationships with their friends and the staff that care for them. Staff plan and deliver experiences to build on what children already know and can do and introduce new ideas to help children make connections in their learning. Part of The Nursery Family Focus on early education Funding support available ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2022 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Southwater Day Nursery & Pre-School Last inspected 2 October 2023 · Sherrie Nyss 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 and settle quickly with the offer of warm, welcoming support from staff. Children behave well and have positive relationships with their friends and the staff that care for them. Staff plan and deliver experiences to build on what children already know and can do and introduce new ideas to help children make connections in their learning. Inspector highlights - Children behave well and have positive relationships with their friends and staff. - Staff plan and deliver experiences to build on what children already know and can do. - Children are curious and show a real keenness to use trowels to fill plant pots with soil. - Very young children show confidence to join in music and movement group time. - The manager ensures that children who have delays in their learning and development receive the interventions they need. Areas to develop - 1 deliver additional opportunities to ensure that older children can develop their gross motor skills even further - 2 continue to build and develop staff's teaching practice, with particular regard to modelling skills to children and ensuring that they have time to think and respond when staff ask questions - 3 organise the daily routine and associated tasks even better so that story times have minimal disruptions to children's learning. Inspection #10313027 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50231943) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Southwater Day Nursery & Pre-School Inspection date Oct 2023 Inspection no. 10313027 Lead inspector Sherrie Nyss Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50231943)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2701212) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.thenurseryfamily.co.uk/nursery/southwater-day-nursery-pre-school/) The Southwater Children & Family Centre, Worthing Road, Horsham, RH13 9HA [© 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#/-0.3518/51.02857/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Horsham - [Day nurseries in Horsham](/search?q=Horsham) - [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-southwater-day-nursery-pre-school-rh13-9ha-2701212) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment on how partnership arrangements allow them to have real insight into their child's experiences at nursery. > Parents are positive about the good levels of communication and how they receive information about the progress their children are making. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager, who is also the special educational needs coordinator, works closely with her staff. She ensures that children who have delays in their learning and development receive the interventions they need to help them catch up. Staff work in partnership with parents and external professionals to form targets so children have regular, tailored support at the nursery. Outdoor space Leaders recognise more needs be done so that older children have experiences that promote large physical play more regularly. Very young children delight as they jiggle and wave their scarves up and down and side to side, which helps contribute towards building physical skills and moving in a variety of ways. Inspection history Date: October 2023 - November 2023 Good - October 2023 Good ## Frequently asked about The Southwater Day Nursery & Pre-School ### What outdoor space does The Southwater Day Nursery & Pre-School use? ### How many places does The Southwater Day Nursery & Pre-School have? ### How is The Southwater Day Nursery & Pre-School classified by Ofsted? ### What fees are published for The Southwater Day Nursery & Pre-School? ### Which funded childcare options does The Southwater Day Nursery & Pre-School accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Horsham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Southwater Day Nursery & Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Southwater Pre-School Horsham · RH13 9JH ](/nursery/southwater-pre-school-rh13-9jh-ey416030) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Southwater Village Hall Pre-School Southwater · RH13 9BT 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/southwater-village-hall-pre-school-rh13-9bt-113706) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Little Barn Owls Forest School Nursery Southwater · RH13 9DP ](/nursery/little-barn-owls-forest-school-nursery-rh13-9dp-2545390) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.9 mi ### Barns Green Playgroup Horsham · RH13 0PT ](/nursery/barns-green-playgroup-rh13-0pt-113371) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Kookaburra Playgroup Horsham · RH12 1TZ ](/nursery/kookaburra-playgroup-rh12-1tz-ey381404) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.2 mi ### Catkins Nursery Horsham · RH12 1RS ](/nursery/catkins-nursery-rh12-1rs-ey490599) [See all nurseries in Horsham →](/search?q=Horsham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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