# Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-School

Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Leech Pond Hill, Lower Beeding, RH13 6NR, in Lower Beeding, West Sussex. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Nursery Family Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lower-beeding-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey243714  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Leech Pond Hill, Lower Beeding, RH13 6NR
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 01403 891012
- Website: https://www.thenurseryfamily.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Nursery Family Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-nursery-family-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY243714

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 19 March 2025, 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/EY243714

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2002 (Reference EY243714). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY243714)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY243714)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY243714)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1558202)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Leech Pond Hill, Lower Beeding, RH13 6NR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.025278,-0.262920

- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Lower Beeding | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rabbit Patch Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rabbit-patch-day-nursery-ey547352) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Nutkins Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nutkins-preschool-2749198) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Country Mice Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/country-mice-nursery-113450) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Horsham Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horsham-montessori-ey333671) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Little Barn Owls, The Orchard](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-barn-owls-the-orchard-2745026) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Little Barn Owls Forest School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-barn-owls-forest-school-nursery-2545390) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 19 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-School take?

Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### Who runs Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-School?

Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-School is run by The Nursery Family Ltd, which runs 8 nurseries.

### How do I contact Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-School?

You can call 01403 891012 and visit www.thenurseryfamily.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY243714)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lower+Beeding+Day+Nursery+and+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJu91ggrvsdUgR86UIS_xC_xs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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