# The Little Blue Door

The Little Blue Door is a full-day nursery at The Little Blue Door Nursery, Hadrian Drive, Westhampnett, Chichester, PO18 0FP, in Maudlin, West Sussex. It is registered for 95 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, 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 The Little Blue Door Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-blue-door-2723945  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Little Blue Door Nursery, Hadrian Drive, Westhampnett, Chichester, PO18 0FP
- Registered places: 95
- Phone: 01243 211011
- Website: https://www.littlebluedoor.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Little Blue Door Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-little-blue-door-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2723945

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 April 2025, 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/16/2723945

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2023 (Reference 2723945). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2723945)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2723945)
- Registered places: 95 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2723945)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1596644)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Little Blue Door Nursery, Hadrian Drive, Westhampnett, Chichester, PO18 0FP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.849374,-0.743733

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Eastern Lake Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The March CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Westbourne House School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Portfield Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Chichester Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Fordwater School, Chichester |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Tangmere Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Boxgrove CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Teddy Wilf's @ Shopwyke](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddy-wilfs-shopwyke-2863065) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Teddy Wilf's @ Tangmere](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddy-wilfs-tangmere-2706920) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-ey286112) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Learners Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-preschool-ltd-2579846) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Chichester Nursery School, Children and Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chichester-nursery-school-children-and-family-centre-ey301600) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Willowdene Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willowdene-nursery-school-113831) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Little Blue Door's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Little Blue Door Good at its inspection on 1 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Little Blue Door take?

The Little Blue Door is registered with Ofsted for up to 95 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Little Blue Door?

The Little Blue Door is run by The Little Blue Door Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Little Blue Door?

You can call 01243 211011 and visit www.littlebluedoor.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2723945)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Blue+Door+Nursery+-+Westhampnett&query_place_id=ChIJbcyx27JNdEgRP7Vx2GGrSzM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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