# Early Explorers Childcare Limited - Northbrook Early Explorers Childcare Limited - Northbrook is a sessional pre-school at Northbrook Barn Community Centre, Squadron Drive, WORTHING, BN13 3SL, in West Durrington, West Sussex. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Early Explorers Childcare Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-explorers-childcare-limited-northbrook-ey547194 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Northbrook Barn Community Centre, Squadron Drive, WORTHING, BN13 3SL - Registered places: 45 - Phone: 07826 729419 - Website: http://www.earlyexplorersnursery.com/ - Run by: [Early Explorers Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/early-explorers-childcare-ltd) - Ofsted URN: EY547194 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 September 2025, 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/EY547194 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2017 (Reference EY547194). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547194) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547194) - Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547194) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 January 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/759106) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Northbrook Barn Community Centre, Squadron Drive, WORTHING, BN13 3SL Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.829900,-0.429216 - Station: Goring-by-Sea, 0.9 miles - 9 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Longcroft Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Central Green, 0.3 miles - Park: Northbrook College (West Durrington Campus), 0.4 miles - Park: Palatine Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Bourne Close Playground, 0.1 miles NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In West Sussex there are about 2.7 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 ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | The Laurels Primary School, Worthing | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) | | 0.1 miles | | Hawthorns Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (October 2021) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Palatine Primary School | | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (October 2023) | | 0.7 miles | | English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) | | 0.8 miles | | Orchards Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | | 0.8 miles | | Orchards Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Requires improvement (September 2021) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Durrington Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2022) | | 1.1 miles | | Durrington Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Bright Kiddies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-kiddies-ey500274) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [Curious Little Minds Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curious-little-minds-preschool-2776153) | Report card Jan 2026 | | | 0.8 miles | | [Ladybird Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-preschool-ey377543) | Good | | | 1.1 miles | | [Marriotts Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marriotts-nursery-school-ey424232) | Good | | | 1.2 miles | | [Little Fledglings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fledglings-nursery-2900093) | | | | 1.3 miles | | [Kamelia Kids Day Nursery and Beach School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kamelia-kids-day-nursery-and-beach-school-ey477206) | Good | | | 1.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Early Explorers Childcare Limited - Northbrook's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Early Explorers Childcare Limited - Northbrook Good at its inspection on 17 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Early Explorers Childcare Limited - Northbrook take? Early Explorers Childcare Limited - Northbrook is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time. ### Who runs Early Explorers Childcare Limited - Northbrook? Early Explorers Childcare Limited - Northbrook is run by Early Explorers Childcare Ltd, which runs 5 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Early Explorers Childcare Limited - Northbrook? Goring-by-Sea is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Early Explorers Childcare Limited - Northbrook? You can call 07826 729419 and visit www.earlyexplorersnursery.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547194) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.