# Little Stars Pre School Ifield Ltd

Little Stars Pre School Ifield Ltd is a sessional pre-school at The Mill Primary Academy, Ifield Drive, Crawley, RH11 0EL, in Ifield, West Sussex. It is registered for 55 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-ifield-ltd-ey440138  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Mill Primary Academy, Ifield Drive, Crawley, RH11 0EL
- Registered places: 55
- Ofsted URN: EY440138

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 11 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440138

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2011 (Reference EY440138). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440138)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440138)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440138)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Mill Primary Academy, Ifield Drive, Crawley, RH11 0EL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.117072,-0.215245

- Station: Ifield, 0.1 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ifield Brook Meadows, 0.1 miles
- Park: Ifield Mill Pond, 0.3 miles
- Park: Goff's Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Manor Green Primary School |  | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Gossops Green Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Waterfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| West Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Langley Green Primary | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Muddy Puddles Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-puddles-pre-school-ey553346) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Playschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-playschool-ey302404) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Toad Hall Nursery Crawley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-crawley-2789383) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Water Lilies Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/water-lilies-preschool-ey555722) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-ey347255) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Holly Hedgehog Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-holly-hedgehog-pre-school-2619933) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Stars Pre School Ifield Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Stars Pre School Ifield Ltd Outstanding at its inspection on 11 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Stars Pre School Ifield Ltd take?

Little Stars Pre School Ifield Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Stars Pre School Ifield Ltd?

Ifield is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440138)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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