# Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School

Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School is a full-day nursery at The Village Hall, Park Road, Rottingdean, BN2 7HL, in Rottingdean, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 38 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Childcare 360 Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-montessori-nursery-school-ey561910  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Village Hall, Park Road, Rottingdean, BN2 7HL
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01273 271969
- Website: https://appletreenurseryschools.co.uk/
- Run by: [Childcare 360 Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/childcare-360-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY561910

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561910

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2018 (Reference EY561910). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561910)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561910)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561910)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1222576)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Village Hall, Park Road, Rottingdean, BN2 7HL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.803972,-0.058153

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Aubyn's Field, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Rottingdean Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Rottingdean Play Area, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Brighton and Hove there are about 2.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 38 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Saltdean Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Longhill High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Apple Tree Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-nursery-school-2696698) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Boomerang Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boomerang-kids-ey298720) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-montessori-nursery-school-ey547518) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Saltdean Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saltdean-preschool-130769) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Saltdean Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saltdean-pre-school-2860981) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Ovingdean Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ovingdean-nursery-school-ey489703) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School Good at its inspection on 18 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School take?

Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School?

Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School is run by Childcare 360 Limited, which runs 5 nurseries.

### How do I contact Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School?

You can call 01273 271969 and visit appletreenurseryschools.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561910)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Apple+Tree+Montessori+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJ39BQ3veGdUgRw5hbOXKWkL0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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