# Little Earthworms

Little Earthworms is a full-day nursery at 387 Ditchling Road, BRIGHTON, BN1 6NF, in Hollingdean, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 15 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-earthworms-ey402775  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 387 Ditchling Road, BRIGHTON, BN1 6NF
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01273 243182
- Website: http://www.littleearthworms.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY402775

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 July 2024, 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/EY402775

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2010 (Reference EY402775). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY402775)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY402775)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY402775)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 6 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1893410)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 387 Ditchling Road, BRIGHTON, BN1 6NF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.851119,-0.135417

- Station: Moulsecoomb, 0.8 miles
- Station: Preston Park, 0.9 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hollingbury Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balfour Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Central Hub Brighton |  | 5–16 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Hertford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Downs Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Patcham Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Carden Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Downs Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hollingbury Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hollingbury-park-pre-school-ey453048) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Buntings Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buntings-nursery-ltd-2660030) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Acorns Brighton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-brighton-2698515) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-nursery-ey284309) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Charley Barley's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charley-barleys-nursery-ey500429) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Pumpkin Patch Nursery Harrington Road Brighton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pumpkin-patch-nursery-harrington-road-brighton-2882787) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Earthworms's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Earthworms Good at its inspection on 15 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Earthworms take?

Little Earthworms is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Earthworms?

Moulsecoomb is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Earthworms?

You can call 01273 243182 and visit www.littleearthworms.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY402775)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Earthworms&query_place_id=ChIJTY9lLX-PdUgRsEUn2F2IFNM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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