# The Southwater Day Nursery & Pre-School

The Southwater Day Nursery & Pre-School is a full-day nursery at The Southwater Children & Family Centre, Worthing Road, Southwater, Horsham, RH13 9HA, in Southwater, West Sussex. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by The Nursery Family Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-southwater-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2701212  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Southwater Children & Family Centre, Worthing Road, Southwater, Horsham, RH13 9HA
- Registered places: 32
- Run by: [The Nursery Family Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-nursery-family-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2701212

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 October 2023, 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/16/2701212

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2022 (Reference 2701212). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2701212)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2701212)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2701212)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Southwater Children & Family Centre, Worthing Road, Southwater, Horsham, RH13 9HA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.028572,-0.351803

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Public Playing Field, 0.3 miles
- Park: Southwater Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwater Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Southwater Infant Academy | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Castlewood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Barns Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Southwater Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southwater-pre-school-ey416030) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Southwater Village Hall Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southwater-village-hall-pre-school-113706) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Barn Owls Forest School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-barn-owls-forest-school-nursery-2545390) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bluecoat Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluecoat-nursery-ey554587) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Barns Green Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barns-green-playgroup-113371) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Kookaburra Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kookaburra-playgroup-ey381404) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Southwater Day Nursery & Pre-School Good at its inspection on 2 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

The Southwater Day Nursery & Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Southwater Day Nursery & Pre-School?

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

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

Christs Hospital is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2701212)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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