# Elm Grove Childcare Club

Elm Grove Childcare Club is a full-day nursery at Elm Grove First School, Elm Grove, WORTHING, BN11 5LQ, in West Worthing, West Sussex. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elm-grove-childcare-club-155347  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Elm Grove First School, Elm Grove, WORTHING, BN11 5LQ
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01903 249387
- Website: https://elmgrove.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 155347

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 July 2021, 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/16/155347

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2001 (Reference 155347). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/155347)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 July 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/155347)
- 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/16/155347)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 October 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/574725)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Elm Grove First School, Elm Grove, WORTHING, BN11 5LQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.815463,-0.401477

- Station: West Worthing, 0.4 miles
- Station: Durrington-on-Sea, 0.5 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Orchards Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Requires improvement (September 2021) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Orchards Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Thomas A Becket Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Palatine Primary School |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (October 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St John's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-pre-school-ey402776) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Home from Home Worthing](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/home-from-home-worthing-ey492462) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ladybird Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-preschool-ey377543) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Young Explorers - Goring](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/young-explorers-goring-ey548418) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kamelia Kids Day Nursery and Beach School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kamelia-kids-day-nursery-and-beach-school-ey477206) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Pumpkin Patch Nursery St Botolphs Worthing](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pumpkin-patch-nursery-st-botolphs-worthing-2844279) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Elm Grove Childcare Club's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Elm Grove Childcare Club Good at its inspection on 13 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Elm Grove Childcare Club take?

Elm Grove Childcare Club is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Elm Grove Childcare Club?

West Worthing is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Elm Grove Childcare Club?

You can call 01903 249387 and visit elmgrove.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/155347)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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