# Ladybirds Nursery

Ladybirds Nursery is a full-day nursery at Karingal, Bracklesham Lane, Bracklesham Bay, Chichester, PO20 8JA, in Bracklesham, West Sussex. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-nursery-ey281331  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Karingal, Bracklesham Lane, Bracklesham Bay, Chichester, PO20 8JA
- Registered places: 36
- Ofsted URN: EY281331

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 April 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/EY281331

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2004 (Reference EY281331). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281331)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281331)
- 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/EY281331)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/9578)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Karingal, Bracklesham Lane, Bracklesham Bay, Chichester, PO20 8JA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.765133,-0.857190

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Wittering Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [4+ Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/4-nursery-class-113340) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Teddy Wilf's @ Witterings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddy-wilfs-witterings-2784216) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Active8 Minds - West Wittering](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/active8-minds-west-wittering-2839587) |  |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Birdham Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/birdham-pre-school-ey477963) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Little Diggers Montessori Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-diggers-montessori-ltd-2664087) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Little Diggers Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-diggers-montessori-2579037) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ladybirds Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ladybirds Nursery Good at its inspection on 27 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ladybirds Nursery take?

Ladybirds Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281331)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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