Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school

Leechpond Hill, Lower Beeding, Horsham RH13 6NR
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  • Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school, Horsham
Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school in West Sussex offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive. Located in a picturesque setting, the nursery provides high-quality care and education tailored to the needs of each child. The warm and welcoming atmosphere is complemented by a team of dedicated and experienced childcare practitioners who are passionate about fostering the social, emotional, and cognitive development of every child in their care.

The nursery's thoughtfully designed interiors create a homely and inviting space where children feel safe and inspired. Each room is equipped with a variety of age-appropriate resources that encourage exploration, creativity, and independent learning. The learning environments are carefully curated to support the developmental needs of each age group, ensuring that children are engaged and motivated to explore the world around them.

Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school also boasts an exceptional outdoor area, where children have the opportunity to connect with nature and engage in a variety of physical activities. The spacious garden is designed to stimulate curiosity and imagination, offering areas for active play, sensory exploration, and quiet reflection. Whether running, climbing, or participating in group activities, children benefit from the fresh air and natural surroundings that enhance their overall well-being.

The nursery’s curriculum is enriched with a focus on outdoor learning, integrating the natural environment into daily activities. This approach not only supports physical development but also fosters a sense of environmental awareness and appreciation from a young age.

Care Provided by Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Emma Holland (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 16
  • Total Places for Children
  • 54
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays
  • Parking
  • There is a car park located at the nursery.


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Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.911) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school has 112 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't be happier with this nursery!
My son is currently in the toddler room with room lead, he runs in every day and comes home so happy! He's currently 2.5 and has been here for 9 months!
His development there is incredible, I especially love the updates and pictures we receive of the fun
and learning they do throughout the day.


The communication is exceptional from updates on what they are eating each week to updates on what's happening in each room.


I have my youngest starting in the baby room in January, I know she will love it with the room leader and the team there.


Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for taking the time to leave this wonderful review. I am happy to hear that your son loves nursery - it really is reassuring when they are eager to come in and see us! Our team read all of our reviews and will be overjoyed to read this, and if there are any staff members you would like to mention please email me directly so that I can make sure they are recognised within the group - please contact me.
We look forward to welcoming your youngest child into the Family!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’m so happy I chose this nursery for my child. The staff here are just amazing. They are so friendly and have built great relationships with myself and my son. They are patient and work to every child’s own pace of development. He has developed so much since going here and progressed significantly
over the last few months. He loves his time here and enjoys all the different activities that he gets up to. I’ve also just enrolled my other child to attend soon and I have no doubt that he will thrive by being here too.

Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review - it really is wonderful to hear that your son is thriving at our nursery. Our team of talented practitioners work tirelessly to ensure that every child is offered activities and opportunities to learn that will encourage them to flourish at their own pace. I am really happy to hear that you have chosen to allow us to care for your younger child too - that is the greatest praise the team could ever receive!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so relieved to have found such a fabulous and accommodating nursery. From trial sessions at other nurseries and just not feeling comfortable to coming here, my daughter settled instantly. The facilities are great, she loves playing in the outside area in all weathers and making the most of the
well-equipped indoor facilities. Her speech has come on hugely and her confidence reflects the security and encouragement that the super friendly staff provide. She eats well and always comes home clean and well-presented. Special mention to her key worker who goes over and beyond to reassure me that she is settling well and coping with the routine she has now got. All staff and management I have the pleasure of meeting are very engaging and comforting to the point she will happily go to them with a smile on her face. We are very lucky to have such a fantastic nursery for her to attend.

Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school

Hi, thank you for leaving such a lovely review. I am so happy to hear that your daughter settled so well at our nursery - we put a real emphasis on the settling in period as it can be quite a stressful time for you and your child, so it's great to hear that it has gone well! If there are any team members you would like to specifically mention, please email me so that I can publicly thank them for their hard work.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has loved attending nursery here. She has grown so much over the past year since she started. She has enjoyed every minute and I think that's down to the amazing staff. My daughter has always been so excited to go and join in with all the different activities they provide.
The nursery
has recently been refurbished both inside and outside, it's a beautiful setting...perfect for little ones to explore and let their imagination flourish.

Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school

Hi Sonya, thank you for such a wonderful review. I am so happy to read this review - it's so wonderful to hear that your daughter loves nursery so much! The team will be over the moon to read your comments - they work so hard and such kind words will really make their day! We're really proud of the refurbishment at Lower Beeding, the garden is my favourite area - so much to explore!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy couldn’t love his time at nursery any more. He reaches for the girl's in the morning for cuddles' and asks after his key workers' and friends' when he’s not there. He’s settled really well and all the staff are so friendly and attentive. It’s such a nice setting too and the outdoor play
area is lovely. Two members of staff, in particular, deserve a mention for how brilliant they have been at settling our son, and for how much he’s fallen in love with them!

Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this review. I'm so happy to hear that your son loves nursery as much as we do! It's heartwarming to hear of the bond he has with his key workers, it really is one of the reasons we love the job so much. We are so proud of our outside area, it's such a lovely space for the children to learn and explore in all weathers, and we spend as much time outside as possible. I will pass your feedback directly to the team and I will make sure their hard work is recognised within the group.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can’t find a fault anywhere. My boys adore their time at nursery. Staff are friendly, engaging and work hard to both support and bond with the children. The nursery is clean, well equipped and my children are thriving there. Special mention to one member of staff in particular as both my boys adore
her and she’s really helped my youngest to settle in.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A Step Ahead is a calm, welcoming and clean learning environment for children providing them with a real home from home.
My eldest daughter flourished in their care, my middle daughter is currently attending and my youngest is due to start in January. We wouldn’t consider sending them anywhere else
and have been thrilled with the standard of care.
The same staff who cared for our eldest 6 years ago are still there which speaks volumes in an industry where staff turn over can be high.

Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for entrusting us to care for your children. Sending one child to nursery is a huge commitment, but to allow us to care for all of your little treasures really is a wonderful demonstration of your trust in us. We strive to create a "home from home" environment and it's excellent to hear you are so at ease leaving your children with us! We have such a wonderful team of practitioners whose aim is to nurture, care and inspire every child; so it's great to hear your eldest has flourished whilst at nursery. Thank you again for your kind words, the team will be delighted to hear them!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to A Step Ahead Nursery (Horsham) for almost 2 years now and we are delighted with our choice of nursery. Its rural setting was a big positive for us as well as its outside space, parking etc. however what sets it apart from any other nurseries we visited was, without doubt, the
staff. All of the staff are incredibly welcoming and enthusiastic about their job. They clearly care about each child and when discussing our son's day with them, you almost forget that they have multiple other children to look after, such is the level of attention that the children clearly receive. Our son spends time whole drive home telling us about how much he has enjoyed his day and we love hearing every second of it.

Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. The staff will be delighted to hear such lovely comments about their professionalism and positivity as they strive every day to create such a warm and wonderful place for the children to grow and develop. It's so lovely to hear that your son speaks of how much he enjoys his time at nursery on his drives home. Thank you again for your lovely comments.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started at A Step Ahead almost 2 years ago. It's nerve-wracking selecting a nursery for your baby and I viewed several before visiting and picking Step Ahead. What stood out to me versus the others was how well every member of staff engaged with the babies and children e.g. knew their
names and personality quirks even if they weren't part of their day to day care. I think this adds a lovely family feel to the nursery. The staff are very caring and supportive and I like how they approach each child as an individual. I love hearing about all the exciting activities my daughter has been involved and all the great food she has eaten. It is important to me that my daughter is in a happy, fun and caring environment, a home from home, and in Step Ahead we have found exactly that. Highly recommended.

Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for entrusting your daughter with our wonderful team at the nursery. We strive to create a "family feel" at our nursery, and it's excellent to hear you are so at ease leaving your daughter with us! We have such a wonderful team of practitioners whose aim is to nurture and care for every child. Thank you again for your kind words, the team will be delighted to hear them.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm thrilled with A Step Ahead Nursery having seen a marked improvement in my daughter's communication skills and her increase in trying new foods. The support that has been given by all staff has been top-notch. The presentation of the nursery is always of the highest standard making this an ideal
place for children to flourish. The feedback given by staff on parent zone has been fantastic for driving activities at home. I feel that my daughter's security and wellbeing is being managed to the highest degree providing my wife and I with peace of mind.

Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. The staff will be delighted to hear such lovely comments, as they strive every day to create such a warm and wonderful place for the children to grow and develop. It's so lovely to hear that your daughter is flourishing. Thank you again for your lovely comments.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very good nursery, very happy with the care for my son. Especially during these tough times. Great receding reports on collection in what he has been doing and eating during the day.
Always very welcoming at drop off. My son looks forward to attending every time.

Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for this glowing review - my team of colleagues will be so pleased to learn of your comments. So glad to hear your son loves the nursery, it is exactly what we strive for.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After our daughter not settling at another nursery 2 months in having relocated to the area we changed to Step Ahead and never looked back. Staff are warm and friendly and our daughter just seemed to relax and have fun quite quickly. We loved that there’s a parents evening to chat about our child’s
development and so impressed at how management accommodated extra sessions. Would definitely recommend this nursery to others.

Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for entrusting your daughter with our wonderful team at the nursery, I am so pleased to hear you are happy with us. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been very lucky to find the Step Ahead Nursery when we moved to the area. From the first visit guided by the Nursery's Manager, we had an impression that it will be a 'home from home' for our son and we were not wrong! Our son was one y.o. when he first joined, and from that moment on (he is
now almost 3) we felt reassured that he is in the good hands.
Both baby and toddler room teams are very supportive, dedicated to their work and extremely creative, so children are engaged and learning all the time.
The Manager and the team are always in search for the new ways to improve teaching and learning; giving each and every child the opportunity to progress. I was very pleased when the team members from toddler room offered to practice/use with our son some foreign words (to support his learning at home-as we juggle between 3 languages). Now, if I come 'too early' our son refuses to leave (as he is still busy!) - that's the best recommendation ever!

Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. It's lovely to hear that your son loves nursery so much that he refuses to leave. We strive to create a "home from home" environment and it's excellent to hear you are so at ease leaving your son with us. We have such a wonderful team of practitioners whose aim is to nurture, care and inspire every child. Thank you again for your kind words, the team will be delighted to hear them.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It’s always a pleasure to collect my godson and to find out all the lovely activities he’d been up to.
All the staff are genuinely friendly and care for all the children they look after and ensuring everyone feels special.
Thank you all for giving my godson such a lovely first experience of learning.

Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thanks for taking the time to write such a positive review. I was so pleased to read your comments and am super happy your godson enjoys his time at the nursery, thank you for sharing.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are extremely genuine, caring and have made my child very happy since starting. She’s always so excited to go to nursery and has started to become a lot more confident generally.
I would highly recommend A Step Ahead to all of my friends.

Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your very kind review and for such lovely comments, my team will be delighted to read them. It's a delight to care for your child and we are grateful you entrusted us to do the job. Thank you for your support.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A Step Ahead is a fantastic nursery! We have three children and due to home moves and some nurseries only accepting older children, our children have between them attended five nurseries and this is easily the best. The staff are kind, friendly, helpful and really take time to get to know the children.
Our daughter has never cried going to A Step Ahead, instead has open arms reaching for her key person, who is wonderful. We can’t recommend it highly enough.

Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school

Hi Emily, thank you for such a positive review. I am so pleased to hear your daughter is enjoying nursery life, as will our team of amazing practitioners. I think the team are brilliant also, but hearing from one of our valued parents is the best.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started attending A Step Ahead very shortly after we moved to Horsham. Despite her going to a different nursery prior to us moving, I felt she had never 100% settled there so I was a bit nervous about how things were going to go at A Step Ahead. It turned out I needn't have been! The staff
were absolutely lovely in making her feel welcome and within a week she was walking in with the biggest smile on her face. Her teachers were great not only at identifying what things she was already good at and what areas she needs a little help in, but also at giving her that extra bit of support in order for her to build up her confidence and be willing to try new things. I was very pleased with the activities organised there and with the large garden - one of the reasons we opted for A Step Ahead. I feel like the staff did a great job at preparing her for school and I look forward to my son starting there in a few months!

Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school

Many thanks for your review. So pleased to know we settled your daughter into the nursery after her move. My team of amazing colleagues will be thrilled to know you value their work so greatly. Hearing lovely feedback like this reminds us all why we came into childcare. Thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child started at A Step Ahead in June. I felt very unsure about not been able to settle her in and be with her or she got used to her surroundings. But A Step Ahead made me feel totally at ease, she settled in no problem, all the girls were really lovely and made me feel like no question was a silly
question. She had come on leaps and bounds and has thrived over the last few months.
The nursery is lovely and I am so glad I made the choice to pick A Step Ahead.

Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your kind comments. I am pleased to hear that your daughter has settled and is thriving at the nursery so much. Again, thank you for taking the time to give us this lovely feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have just returned to A Step Ahead in Lower Beeding and I am so pleased we chose to come back to this nursery. The staff are smiling as soon as you walk in, and take such an interest in your child. My daughter has had little contact with anyone else since March but is opening up to the lovely staff
in the Caterpillar room already. My younger daughter is due to join when I return to work in January, and I have no worries about leaving her there. I would definitely recommend this establishment to other parents. It is set in a lovely location too!

Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for sharing your nursery experience. I am delighted to hear that you have returned to our wonderful nursery and chose to allow us to care for both of your children. My team of amazing practitioners will be delighted to hear your feedback, and we look forward to welcoming your youngest daughter. Thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending this nursery full time for the last two months and looks like he has lots of fun every single day! The staff are very good at communicating on a daily basis. My view so far is that they have great communication, great activities, lovely, smiling staff, bank holidays are not
charged and there is a discount scheme for 4 and 5 days per week, plenty of parking for pick up and drop off. However, in nearly two months our son had two accidents (one of which ended with a very noticeable bruise on his face triggering some subsequent unpleasant experiences) and some of his items of clothing have gone missing.

Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your review. I am delighted to know you value our communications and activities; something we place a great deal of focus. I did speak to Nursery Manager about your son's accidents so am aware of the context and glad this was resolved. The nursery is a very lively place and it is inevitable that children stumble and fall - our practitioners are constantly on the lookout for potential fallers and actively manage children who are always in a rush (my Grandson only has one speed "flat out" - so I know how challenging this can be!). Again, thanks for the feedback - we are really grateful.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.911)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.911) out of 10 for Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.911 for Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (195 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 214 Ratings = 4.911

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 54 number of registered child places is 10.8, which has been reached with 18 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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