# Puddleducks Nursery

Puddleducks Nursery is a full-day nursery at 5 Chaucer Road, WORTHING, BN11 4PB, in West Worthing, West Sussex. It is registered for 61 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 24 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Barnkids Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-nursery-2727668  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 5 Chaucer Road, WORTHING, BN11 4PB
- Registered places: 61
- Phone: 01903 910986
- Website: https://www.puddleducksdaynursery.com/
- Run by: [Barnkids Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/barnkids-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2727668

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 December 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/16/2727668

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2023 (Reference 2727668). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727668)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727668)
- Registered places: 61 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727668)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 15 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1717717)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 5 Chaucer Road, WORTHING, BN11 4PB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.815859,-0.384287

- Station: Worthing, 0.4 miles
- Station: West Worthing, 0.4 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Victoria Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Amelia Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: East Hill Court 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 24 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heene CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Inadequate (April 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Our Lady of Sion School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Educate U |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Thomas A Becket Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Thomas A Becket Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pumpkin Patch Nursery St Botolphs Worthing](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pumpkin-patch-nursery-st-botolphs-worthing-2844279) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Abracadabra Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abracadabra-day-nursery-ey298035) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sticky Fingers Worthing Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fingers-worthing-limited-2652521) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Reflections Nursery & Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/reflections-nursery-and-forest-school-ey343114) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Hopscotch Worthing](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-worthing-2777256) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Pumpkin Patch Nursery Crescent Road Worthing](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pumpkin-patch-nursery-crescent-road-worthing-2844277) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Puddleducks Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Puddleducks Nursery Good at its inspection on 16 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Puddleducks Nursery take?

Puddleducks Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 61 children at any one time.

### Who runs Puddleducks Nursery?

Puddleducks Nursery is run by Barnkids Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Puddleducks Nursery?

Worthing is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Puddleducks Nursery?

You can call 01903 910986 and visit www.puddleducksdaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727668)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Puddleducks+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJD6mohZGidUgRG7rsV3KR13M)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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