# Mini Explorers Nursery @ Fittleworth

Mini Explorers Nursery @ Fittleworth is a sessional pre-school at Fittleworth Playgroup, School Lane, Fittleworth, Pulborough, RH20 1JB, in Fittleworth, West Sussex. It is registered for 31 children. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Mini Explorers West Sussex LTD.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-explorers-nursery-fittleworth-2750292  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Fittleworth Playgroup, School Lane, Fittleworth, Pulborough, RH20 1JB
- Registered places: 31
- Run by: [Mini Explorers West Sussex LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/mini-explorers-west-sussex-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2750292

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 8 December 2025. 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 | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750292

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2750292). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750292)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750292)
- Registered places: 31 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750292)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Fittleworth Playgroup, School Lane, Fittleworth, Pulborough, RH20 1JB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.961498,-0.561216

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Fittleworth Playground, 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fittleworth CofE Village School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (May 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Two Little Birds Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/two-little-birds-nursery-2722667) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Chuckleberries At Coldwaltham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chuckleberries-at-coldwaltham-ey501781) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Fairytale Forest Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairytale-forest-day-nursery-2564737) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Wakoos Centre4Children Ltd Petworth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wakoos-centre4children-ltd-petworth-ey501815) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Little Explorers Pre-School@Pulborough](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-pre-school-pulborough-2653094) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Mini Explorers Nursery@Pulborough](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-explorers-nursery-pulborough-2707973) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Mini Explorers Nursery @ Fittleworth's Ofsted rating?

Mini Explorers Nursery @ Fittleworth was inspected on 8 December 2025 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 Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Mini Explorers Nursery @ Fittleworth take?

Mini Explorers Nursery @ Fittleworth is registered with Ofsted for up to 31 children at any one time.

### Who runs Mini Explorers Nursery @ Fittleworth?

Mini Explorers Nursery @ Fittleworth is run by Mini Explorers West Sussex LTD, which runs 3 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750292)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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