# Little Monkeys Day Nursery and Preschool

Little Monkeys Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 18 London Road, Horsham, RH12 1AY, in Horsham, West Sussex. It is registered for 126 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 20 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-monkeys-day-nursery-and-preschool-2857181  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 18 London Road, Horsham, RH12 1AY
- Registered places: 126
- Phone: 01403 230404
- Website: https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/horsham/little-monkeys-day-nursery-and-preschool/
- Run by: [Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/dicky-birds-pre-school-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2857181

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 13 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2857181

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2025 (Reference 2857181). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2857181)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2857181)
- Registered places: 126 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2857181)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 18 London Road, Horsham, RH12 1AY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.065073,-0.328841

- Station: Horsham, 0.4 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Horsham Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: New Street Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Barrack Field, 0.5 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

- Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 20 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Aurora Vincent House School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Trafalgar Community Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Greenway Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Arunside School, Horsham | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St John's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Horsham Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Kingslea Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Giggles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giggles-nursery-ey386826) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Keeley's Daycare Nurseries & Pre-Schools](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/keeleys-daycare-nurseries-and-pre-schools-ey561567) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Holy Trinity Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holy-trinity-playgroup-2713777) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St. Mary's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-pre-school-ey387285) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Greenway Nursery And Rainbow Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenway-nursery-and-rainbow-club-ey547561) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Catkins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/catkins-nursery-ey490599) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Monkeys Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Little Monkeys Day Nursery and Preschool was inspected on 13 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Little Monkeys Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Little Monkeys Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 126 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Monkeys Day Nursery and Preschool?

Little Monkeys Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited, which runs 25 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Monkeys Day Nursery and Preschool?

Horsham is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Monkeys Day Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01403 230404 and visit www.grandiruk.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2857181)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Monkeys%2C+Horsham%2C+a+GrandirUK+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJvzvGiE3qdUgRk2dpna1GYrk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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