# JC Little Explorers JC Little Explorers is a full-day nursery at Bourne Pre-School, Park Road, Emsworth, PO10 8PJ, in Breach, West Sussex. It is registered for 62 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by JC Little Explorers LTD. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jc-little-explorers-2840477 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Bourne Pre-School, Park Road, Emsworth, PO10 8PJ - Registered places: 62 - Phone: 07379 015058 - Website: https://jclittleexplorers.com/ - Run by: [JC Little Explorers LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/jc-little-explorers-ltd) - Ofsted URN: 2840477 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 23 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Strong standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Strong standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard | | Leadership and governance | Strong standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2840477 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2025 (Reference 2840477). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2840477) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2840477) - Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2840477) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1844250) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Bourne Pre-School, Park Road, Emsworth, PO10 8PJ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.851030,-0.913326 - Station: Southbourne, 0.3 miles - 4 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Southbourne Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Children's Apparatus, under 0.1 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 - 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Southbourne Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) | | 0.4 miles | | Southbourne Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | | 0.4 miles | | Westbourne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | | | 1.1 miles | | St James Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | | 1.2 miles | | Emsworth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | | 1.5 miles | | Bourne Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (January 2026) | | under 0.1 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Green Roots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-roots-ey466723) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [Loveders Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loveders-nursery-school-ey471484) | Outstanding | | | 0.6 miles | | [The Tiddly Toes Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-tiddly-toes-partnership-2782508) | Report card Apr 2026 | | | 1.1 miles | | [Childrens Learning Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childrens-learning-centre-109689) | Outstanding | | | 1.1 miles | | [Little Explorers Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-nursery-school-2649224) | Good | | | 1.6 miles | | [Daisy Chain Nursery (Emsworth)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-nursery-emsworth-ey336031) | Report card Jan 2026 | | | 1.8 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is JC Little Explorers's Ofsted rating? JC Little Explorers was inspected on 23 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can JC Little Explorers take? JC Little Explorers is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time. ### Who runs JC Little Explorers? JC Little Explorers is run by JC Little Explorers LTD, which runs 3 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to JC Little Explorers? Southbourne is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact JC Little Explorers? You can call 07379 015058 and visit jclittleexplorers.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2840477) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=JC+Little+Explorers+-+Southbourne&query_place_id=ChIJhcYMCF5PdEgRhBjdyON3TMk) - 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.