# Pickles Preschool (Southwick)

Pickles Preschool (Southwick) is a sessional pre-school at Quayside Youth Club, Upper Kingston Lane, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4RE, in Southwick, West Sussex. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Early Explorers Childcare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pickles-preschool-southwick-2695470  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Quayside Youth Club, Upper Kingston Lane, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4RE
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 07519 829112
- Run by: [Early Explorers Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/early-explorers-childcare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2695470

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2695470

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2022 (Reference 2695470). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2695470)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2695470)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2695470)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Quayside Youth Club, Upper Kingston Lane, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4RE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.843390,-0.242231

- Station: Southwick, 0.8 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cross Road Rest Garden, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmbush Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Herons Dale School |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Glebe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Shoreham College |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Eastbrook Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Mile Oak Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Peter Gladwin Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-playgroup-113398) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Church Lane Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/church-lane-nursery-ey544322) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Acorn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-nursery-ey318095) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Southwick Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southwick-pre-school-playgroup-ey501405) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Early Explorers Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-explorers-pre-school-ey495092) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Oaks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-2731715) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Pickles Preschool (Southwick)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Pickles Preschool (Southwick) Good at its inspection on 7 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Pickles Preschool (Southwick) take?

Pickles Preschool (Southwick) is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Who runs Pickles Preschool (Southwick)?

Pickles Preschool (Southwick) is run by Early Explorers Childcare Ltd, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Pickles Preschool (Southwick)?

Southwick is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Pickles Preschool (Southwick)?

You can call 07519 829112.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2695470)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pickles+Preschool+Southwick&query_place_id=ChIJa3-PRl-bdUgRzkH5Q7Xv0YU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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