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Tiddlers Nursery in Crowborough

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
·Beacon Academy, Green Lane, CROWBOROUGH, TN6 2DY · East Sussex
Number of places
34 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
East Sussex

About this day nursery

Tiddlers Nursery, located in Crowborough, aims to provide a nurturing and educational environment for young children. They understand the significance of selecting the right nursery and offer comprehensive information to assist parents in this crucial decision.

The nursery prides itself on maintaining transparent communication, encouraging prospective parents to reach out with any inquiries or specific requirements. Tiddlers Nursery operates with a strong commitment to quality, having received a "GOOD" rating during its Ofsted inspection.

They believe in a "learning through play" ethos, where each child is assigned a key person responsible for observing their interests, tracking their development, and tailoring engaging learning opportunities. These activities are designed to be flexible, allowing all children to participate and learn, regardless of whether a particular activity was originally planned for their specific developmental stage.

The nursery also focuses on preparing older children for school by developing essential skills, including self-care, name recognition, and listening. They follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, ensuring a consistent approach to early childhood education.

Parents are actively involved in their child's learning journey, with regular updates and opportunities to contribute to their child's progress records.

Our ethos

At Tiddlers we follow the ethos ‘learning through play’. Each child is allocated a keyperson who is responsible for overseeing the learning and development of each child. They will observe and talk to the child, noting their interests, likes and dislikes and their stage of development. The keyperson then uses this information, along with any information gathered from home, parents or other nursery staff to plan a range of fun and exciting learning opportunities specifically designed to aid the learning and development of that child.

What it's like

Children are confident, content, busy and happy. They happily explore the play environments, both indoors and outdoors, moving equipment from inside to outside to extend their experiences. They develop close relationships with established staff, who know families well and provide consistent care for siblings.

Learning through playOfsted rated goodEYFS curriculumFlexible sessions

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on age-banded hourly rates, with different fees for children under two and those aged two and over. Fees are invoiced monthly in advance. No refunds or swaps are offered for missed sessions due to absence or illness.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Non-refundable registration fee applies, waived for children only accessing EYEE funded sessions.
  • Deposit equivalent to one month's fees may be required, refundable upon giving notice.
  • All booked sessions are invoiced monthly in advance and must be paid by the 1st of the month.
  • No refunds, credits, or swapped days are offered for missed sessions or absences.
  • The nursery reserves the right to change fees with one calendar month's written notice.

Key facts

Session types

Full time (50 weeks a year), Term time (38 weeks a year)

Opening hours

Monday – Friday 8.00am – 5.00pm

Age range

9 months+

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Tiddlers Nursery

Last inspected 4 January 2023 · Claire Parnell

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 confident, content, busy and happy. They happily explore the play environments, both indoors and outdoors, moving equipment from inside to outside to extend their experiences. They develop close relationships with established staff, who know families well and provide consistent care for siblings.

Inspector highlights

  • Children learn to use new skills to develop their independence, such as cleaning tables and putting on coats.
  • Staff are eager to develop their professional knowledge through training and sharing new information.
  • Children show increasing enjoyment through imaginative play, acting out experiences and using concepts like buying food at a supermarket.
  • Children behave well towards peers and staff, showing respect and affection, and listening to instructions.
  • Staff work effectively with other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), adapting the environment for inclusivity.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop staff's confidence to use their existing knowledge and understanding of how children learn to enhance children's ongoing development to their full potential
  • 2provide further opportunities and materials for children to freely design, create and use their imaginations using different materials and media.
Inspection #10262938 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents make positive comments about the care and learning children receive from the setting.

They talk about the support they gain towards children's learning at home and their ongoing development.

Parents talk positively about the transition made to school. They feel that their children at school excel using the skills they acquired in the setting.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work effectively with other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They use information well and adapt the environment to promote an all-inclusive setting, helping to welcome all children regardless of their abilities, knowledge and backgrounds.

Outdoor space

Children happily explore the play environments, both indoors and outdoors, moving equipment from inside to outside to extend their experiences. They learn to put on their coats for outside play, using trial and error to work out the best way to do this themselves.

Inspection history

Date: September 2010

  • January 2023Good
  • April 2017Good
  • April 2015Good
  • September 2010Good

Frequently asked about Tiddlers Nursery

About the setting

Tiddlers Nursery registered in 2010. It operates from a building on the campus of The Beacon Academy in Crowborough, East Sussex. The nursery opens from 8am to 6pm, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and 8am to 5pm on Monday and Thursday, for 51 weeks of the year. It accepts funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The nursery employs seven staff, all of whom, including the manager, hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3.

URN
EY406445
Registered person
Tiddlers Childcare Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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