# Garden Cottage Nursery

Garden Cottage Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Square London Road, Washington, Pulborough, RH20 4BA, in Storrington & Washington, West Sussex. It is registered for 102 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/garden-cottage-nursery-2526325  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Square London Road, Washington, Pulborough, RH20 4BA
- Registered places: 102
- Phone: 01903 877718
- Website: http://gardencottagenursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2526325

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 July 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/16/2526325

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2019 (Reference 2526325). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2526325)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2526325)
- Registered places: 102 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2526325)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/187355)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Square London Road, Washington, Pulborough, RH20 4BA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.890859,-0.418969

## 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

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

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windlesham House School |  | 3–14 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St John the Baptist CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wild Arts](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wild-arts-2803785) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Findon Village Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/findon-village-preschool-113785) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Browns Lane Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/browns-lane-preschool-2658899) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Little Bears Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bears-pre-school-ey563519) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [The Nursery School Company Storrington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-school-company-storrington-2849143) |  |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [All Saints Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-pre-school-ey432396) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Garden Cottage Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Garden Cottage Nursery Good at its inspection on 28 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Garden Cottage Nursery take?

Garden Cottage Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 102 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Garden Cottage Nursery?

You can call 01903 877718 and visit gardencottagenursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2526325)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Garden+Cottage+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJS4aNaVS8dUgRTKH7z4Z87V4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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