# Early Explorers Pre School

Early Explorers Pre School is a full-day nursery at Mile Oak Community Centre, Chalky Road, Brighton, BN41 2WF, in Mile Oak, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-explorers-pre-school-ey495092  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Mile Oak Community Centre, Chalky Road, Brighton, BN41 2WF
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 07758 201464
- Website: http://www.early-explorers.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY495092

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 July 2023, 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/EY495092

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2015 (Reference EY495092). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495092)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495092)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495092)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Mile Oak Community Centre, Chalky Road, Brighton, BN41 2WF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.851024,-0.227675

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mile Oak Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Hill Park School |  | 4–16 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Peter Gladwin Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Nicolas CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Holmbush Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Brackenbury Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Herons Dale School |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Eastbrook Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Oaks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-2731715) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Acorn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-nursery-ey318095) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Fizzy Fish @ Peter Gladwin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fizzy-fish-peter-gladwin-2519954) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bee In The Woods Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bee-in-the-woods-kindergarten-ey557571) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Baby Ducks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baby-ducks-ey448830) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Nanny's House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nannys-house-ey556609) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Early Explorers Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Early Explorers Pre School Good at its inspection on 6 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Early Explorers Pre School take?

Early Explorers Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Early Explorers Pre School?

Fishersgate is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Early Explorers Pre School?

You can call 07758 201464 and visit www.early-explorers.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495092)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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