# Saltdean Preschool

Saltdean Preschool is a sessional pre-school at St Nicholas Church Hall, Saltdean Vale, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8HA, in Saltdean, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Saltdean Pre-School Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saltdean-preschool-130769  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Nicholas Church Hall, Saltdean Vale, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8HA
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07938 970623
- Website: https://saltdeanpreschool.com/
- Run by: [Saltdean Pre-School Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/saltdean-pre-school-committee)
- Ofsted URN: 130769

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 February 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/16/130769

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1994 (Reference 130769). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/130769)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/130769)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/130769)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Nicholas Church Hall, Saltdean Vale, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8HA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.808728,-0.039063

- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Saltdean Oval, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Brighton and Hove there are about 2.2 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltdean Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Telscombe Cliffs Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Peacehaven Heights Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Longhill High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Saltdean Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saltdean-pre-school-2860981) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Boomerang Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boomerang-kids-ey298720) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-montessori-nursery-school-ey547518) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Apple Tree Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-nursery-school-2696698) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-montessori-nursery-school-ey561910) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Wild Monkeys Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wild-monkeys-nursery-2698196) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Saltdean Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Saltdean Preschool Good at its inspection on 21 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Saltdean Preschool take?

Saltdean Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs Saltdean Preschool?

Saltdean Preschool is run by Saltdean Pre-School Committee, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Saltdean Preschool?

You can call 07938 970623 and visit saltdeanpreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/130769)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Saltdean+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJQfSt-KiHdUgRAs8rqJ7j-QU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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