# Mini Explorers Nursery @ Graffham

Mini Explorers Nursery @ Graffham is a sessional pre-school at Graffham Infant School, Graffham, Petworth, GU28 0NJ, in Graffham, West Sussex. It is registered for 15 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Strong 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-graffham-2750712  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Graffham Infant School, Graffham, Petworth, GU28 0NJ
- Registered places: 15
- Phone: 01798 867324
- Run by: [Mini Explorers West Sussex LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/mini-explorers-west-sussex-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2750712

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 24 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong 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/16/2750712

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2750712). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750712)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750712)
- Registered places: 15 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750712)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Graffham Infant School, Graffham, Petworth, GU28 0NJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.943326,-0.678742

- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled) | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (May 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Seaford College |  | 4–18 |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Laura's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lauras-nursery-ey403628) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Singleton Playschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/singleton-playschool-113696) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Wakoos Centre4Children Ltd Petworth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wakoos-centre4children-ltd-petworth-ey501815) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Little Barn Owls at Midhurst](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-barn-owls-at-midhurst-2841681) |  |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Midhurst Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/midhurst-nursery-class-113598) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Easebourne Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/easebourne-childcare-ey466828) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Mini Explorers Nursery @ Graffham was inspected on 24 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong 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 @ Graffham take?

Mini Explorers Nursery @ Graffham is registered with Ofsted for up to 15 children at any one time.

### Who runs Mini Explorers Nursery @ Graffham?

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

### How do I contact Mini Explorers Nursery @ Graffham?

You can call 01798 867324.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750712)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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