# The Little Blue Door

The Little Blue Door is a full-day nursery at 1 Laburnum Grove, Chichester, PO19 7DL, in The Close, West Sussex. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 8 reviews (October 2026). It is run by The Little Blue Door Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-blue-door-ey498553  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 Laburnum Grove, Chichester, PO19 7DL
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01243 530650
- Website: http://littlebluedoor.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Little Blue Door Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-little-blue-door-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY498553

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 15 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498553

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2016 (Reference EY498553). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498553)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498553)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498553)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/842734)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 Laburnum Grove, Chichester, PO19 7DL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.833269,-0.775265

- Station: Chichester, 0.3 miles
- 23 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Litten Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Priory Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: St James's or Jubilee Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| The Prebendal School |  | 2–14 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Kingsham Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St. Joseph's CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Chichester Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St. Joseph's Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (Concerns) (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Portfield Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Richard's School Nursery Unit](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-richards-school-nursery-unit-113733) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Welcome House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/welcome-house-day-nursery-ey427635) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Lizzie's Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-lizzies-ltd-ey366537) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Chantry House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chantry-house-nursery-ey363997) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Teddy Wilf's @ The Westgate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddy-wilfs-the-westgate-ey480916) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Whizz Kids Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whizz-kids-holiday-club-2864766) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Little Blue Door Outstanding at its inspection on 15 February 2024, 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 60 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.

### What is the nearest station to The Little Blue Door?

Chichester is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01243 530650 and visit littlebluedoor.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498553)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Little+Blue+Door&query_place_id=ChIJE46EZYVSdEgRg3Y6aaj8IIg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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