# Charlie Bear's Nursery

Charlie Bear's Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Mercread Youth Centre, Seaford, BN25 1AB, in Seaford, East Sussex. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charlie-bears-nursery-ey546275  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Mercread Youth Centre, Seaford, BN25 1AB
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 07939 073131
- Website: http://www.charliebearsnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY546275

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 16 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546275

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2017 (Reference EY546275). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546275)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546275)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546275)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Mercread Youth Centre, Seaford, BN25 1AB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.772286,0.106674

- Station: Seaford, 0.3 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Crouch Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Seaford Peace Garden, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Jubilee Garden, 0.2 miles
- Park: Beach Garden, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In East Sussex there are about 3.2 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 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annecy Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Seaford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Bowden House School |  | 5–18 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Cradle Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Chyngton School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Seaford Head School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hopscotch Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-nursery-ey455749) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Blue Door Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-blue-door-nursery-ey284004) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Explorers Seaford Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-seaford-nursery-109411) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Micklefield Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/micklefield-nursery-school-109300) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Pebbles Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pebbles-day-care-2597389) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Pebbles Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pebbles-daycare-2821599) |  |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Charlie Bear's Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Charlie Bear's Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 16 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Charlie Bear's Nursery take?

Charlie Bear's Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Charlie Bear's Nursery?

Seaford is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Charlie Bear's Nursery?

You can call 07939 073131 and visit www.charliebearsnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546275)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Charlie+Bear%27s+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJNc4Sj-V730cRr__QNZYXgsI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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