# Little Explorers Nursery School

Little Explorers Nursery School is a sessional pre-school at SYRCH Centre, Lutman Street, Emsworth, PO10 7XQ, in New Brighton, Hampshire. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-nursery-school-2649224  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: SYRCH Centre, Lutman Street, Emsworth, PO10 7XQ
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07776 320608
- Website: http://www.little-explorers.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2649224

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 December 2023, 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/16/2649224

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2021 (Reference 2649224). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2649224)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2649224)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2649224)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1400493)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: SYRCH Centre, Lutman Street, Emsworth, PO10 7XQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.863098,-0.945628

- Station: Emsworth, 0.9 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Spencer Road Residential Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Southleigh Recreation Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Hampshire 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Emsworth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Westbourne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Front Lawn Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Fairfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Childrens Learning Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childrens-learning-centre-109689) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Beginnings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-nursery-ey393698) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Tiddly Toes Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-tiddly-toes-partnership-2782508) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Nursery (Emsworth)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-nursery-emsworth-ey336031) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Girls & Boys Nursery Sharps Copse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/girls-and-boys-nursery-sharps-copse-2721773) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Rowlands Castle Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rowlands-castle-preschool-2783262) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Explorers Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Explorers Nursery School Good at its inspection on 12 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Explorers Nursery School take?

Little Explorers Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Explorers Nursery School?

Emsworth is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Explorers Nursery School?

You can call 07776 320608 and visit www.little-explorers.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2649224)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Explorers+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJg61YgGpFdEgR-SgQbCHZKlk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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