# Play Centre Pre-School

Play Centre Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 102 The Street, Rustington, Littlehampton, BN16 3NJ, in Rustington, West Sussex. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026). It is run by Arun Community Church Wickbourne Centre.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-centre-pre-school-113651  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 102 The Street, Rustington, Littlehampton, BN16 3NJ
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 01903 850984
- Website: http://www.arunchurch.com/playcentre
- Run by: [Arun Community Church Wickbourne Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/arun-community-church-wickbourne-centre)
- Ofsted URN: 113651

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 January 2023, 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/16/113651

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1994 (Reference 113651). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113651)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113651)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113651)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 102 The Street, Rustington, Littlehampton, BN16 3NJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.810789,-0.508762

- Station: Angmering, 0.9 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Brickfields Play Area, 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 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rustington Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Summerlea Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement (December 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| East Preston Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| East Preston Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 1.4 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 | 1.5 miles |
| Lyminster Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rascals Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rascals-pre-school-playgroup-113671) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Applepips Day Nursery (Heritage House)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/applepips-day-nursery-heritage-house-2813342) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Activ8 Nursery Rustington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/activ8-nursery-rustington-2873056) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Applepips Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/applepips-day-nursery-ey486351) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Little Kiddies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-little-kiddies-2639070) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-ey359612) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Play Centre Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Play Centre Pre-School Good at its inspection on 19 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Play Centre Pre-School take?

Play Centre Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### Who runs Play Centre Pre-School?

Play Centre Pre-School is run by Arun Community Church Wickbourne Centre, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Play Centre Pre-School?

Angmering is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Play Centre Pre-School?

You can call 01903 850984 and visit www.arunchurch.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113651)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Playcentre+Rustington&query_place_id=ChIJ79AiAAOldUgRk26YKHJpSbc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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