# Play Centre Nursery

Play Centre Nursery is a full-day nursery at Wickbourne Centre, Clun Road, Littlehampton, BN17 7DZ, in Wick, West Sussex. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Arun Community Church Wickbourne Centre.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-centre-nursery-ey296574  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Wickbourne Centre, Clun Road, Littlehampton, BN17 7DZ
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01903 867582
- Website: https://www.arunchurch.com/playcentre
- Run by: [Arun Community Church Wickbourne Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/arun-community-church-wickbourne-centre)
- Ofsted URN: EY296574

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 November 2022, 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/EY296574

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2004 (Reference EY296574). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY296574)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY296574)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY296574)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wickbourne Centre, Clun Road, Littlehampton, BN17 7DZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.814295,-0.547481

- Station: Littlehampton, 0.3 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hedgehog Hollow, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Linden Rec, 0.1 miles
- Park: Madehurst Way Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Park: Rosemead Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Water Lane Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Linden Rec Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Meadows Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| River Beach Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Lyminster Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Summerlea Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement (December 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Rustington Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| The Littlehampton Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ladybirds Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-nursery-school-ey448621) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Roundabout Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roundabout-playgroup-2753868) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Littlehampton Day Nursery CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littlehampton-day-nursery-cic-ey346116) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Friendly Fish Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-friendly-fish-nursery-2727667) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bright Little Kiddies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-little-kiddies-2639070) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [The Co-Operative Childcare Body Shop](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-co-operative-childcare-body-shop-2886093) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Play Centre Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Play Centre Nursery Good at its inspection on 22 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Play Centre Nursery take?

Play Centre Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Who runs Play Centre Nursery?

Play Centre Nursery is run by Arun Community Church Wickbourne Centre, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Play Centre Nursery?

Littlehampton is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Play Centre Nursery?

You can call 01903 867582 and visit www.arunchurch.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY296574)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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