# Shoreham Day Nursery & Pre-School

Shoreham Day Nursery & Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Middle Road, Shoreham-By-Sea, BN43 6GA, in Kingston by Sea, West Sussex. It is registered for 58 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026). It is run by The Nursery Family Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shoreham-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey481042  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Middle Road, Shoreham-By-Sea, BN43 6GA
- Registered places: 58
- Phone: 01273 467250
- Website: http://www.thenurseryfamily.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Nursery Family Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-nursery-family-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY481042

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481042

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2014 (Reference EY481042). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481042)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481042)
- Registered places: 58 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481042)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Middle Road, Shoreham-By-Sea, BN43 6GA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.836122,-0.261035

- Station: Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex), 0.5 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Park Avenue Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Parklands Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Anchor Close Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: The Triangle, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Buckingham Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Shoreham Beach Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Shoreham College |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Swiss Gardens Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Herons Dale School |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Glebe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Creative Minds Preschool - Shoreham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/creative-minds-preschool-shoreham-2752058) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/young-sussex-nursery-shoreham-2545707) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Nestlings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nestlings-nursery-2899752) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-sea Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-shoreham-by-sea-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey563239) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Happy Hours Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hours-preschool-2545188) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Sunshine Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-day-nursery-ey397431) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Shoreham Day Nursery & Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Shoreham Day Nursery & Pre-School Good at its inspection on 31 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Shoreham Day Nursery & Pre-School take?

Shoreham Day Nursery & Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 58 children at any one time.

### Who runs Shoreham Day Nursery & Pre-School?

Shoreham Day Nursery & Pre-School is run by The Nursery Family Ltd, which runs 8 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Shoreham Day Nursery & Pre-School?

Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Shoreham Day Nursery & Pre-School?

You can call 01273 467250 and visit www.thenurseryfamily.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481042)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shoreham+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJyR4sNg6adUgRBczRnqOgKKA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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