Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school
Phone: 01403 891012
Address: Leechpond Hill, Lower Beeding, West Sussex RH13 6NR
Nursery manager: Emma Holland
Opening hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 6:00pm
At Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school, our ethos is to ensure we provide the opportunity for all children in our care to embrace the joy of play and a love of learning in a safe and nurturing environment.
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in all areas, we champion excellence in childcare and education by focusing on each child’s individuality, so we will focus on your child’s individual strengths to work from the foundation of what he or she can already do and what he or she already knows.
This helps us to mould confident learners who love to explore and grow. Children at our nursery are curious about the environment around them, and are encouraged to be active investigators, using the resources available to them to engage their senses and drive their understanding.
With open access to our well-resourced outside space, your child will have the freedom to choose their learning environment.
Whether inside or out, our experienced practitioners are always there to provide support, making sure your child’s needs are met both emotionally, physically and educationally.
Baby Snug (3 months – 2 years)
In our tranquil baby room, your child will be encouraged to use the soft play area to develop their gross motor (large movement) skills and will be supported as they enjoy auditory and sensory exploration through the use of music and nursery rhymes and access to a wide range of natural resources.
Your child’s early language skills will also be developed with lots of verbal and non-verbal communication from our experienced early years practitioners.
Our outside space also provides plenty of stimulation, with access to fresh air and more engaging resources to spark curiosity and aid all-round development.
Toddler Den (2 – 3 years)
Our primary focus is on tailoring learning to children’s interests to create that all-important spark of curiosity that is needed to promote a love of learning. So, we aim for play and learning to be child-led around 60% of the time because nobody knows what’s fun to play with better than children themselves. That is why we let children in our toddler room choose freely from a wide range of resources, which they then use in activities they create themselves.
Experienced practitioners are always on hand, supporting learning, observing and planning areas for development, and literacy and numeracy is everywhere. During child-led time, we provide free flow access to our outside space and other rooms to enable children to choose their own learning environment.
Pre-school Study (3 – 5 years)
Age-appropriate independence is encouraged throughout our nursery, with child sized dustpans and brushes and tidy up stations in our toddler and pre-school rooms for clearing away messes they have made. This independence is developed further in our pre-school room as we help prepare them for their onward journey to school, so expect to see your child take more control of their learning and behaviour, working in small groups or one-to-one, with our skilled practitioners looking for that teachable moment in everything they do.
We also embed and embrace your child’s sense of awe and wonder, through the use of mathematical language, problem solving, stories and books, expressive arts and imaginative play. Children’s learning in our preschool room is supported by a qualified teacher, which enables us to fully support your child’s transition to school.
Nursery Manager: Emma Holland
Emma is an experienced practitioner who has been working in early years since 2007. She holds a Level 4 qualification and is a qualified Early Years Assessor.
Parking and accessibility
There is a large car park at the front of the nursery.
Great nursery, thriving, caring environment and they go out of their way to keep little minds happy and occupied.
To enquire about a place or arrange a tour – Call 01403 334870