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 have two girls and this is the first time I’ve ever left one of them in full-time nursery care. Well thank God I found A Step Ahead, my daughter has always been well cared for and well-fed with freshly cooked warm meals. Even last year when she became very poorly whilst at nursery, the staff looked
after her and comforted her like she was their own, I’ll always be grateful for that.

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

Thank you for letting us know we're doing the right thing for your wonderful daughter. My amazing colleagues will be thrilled to hear your comments - thank you so much for taking time out to let us know.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been picking up my goddaughter since she started at A Step Ahead Nursery in February 2020. From day one, the staff checked passwords and security and it felt very safe, a good start to inspire confidence. The shift lead of the youngest group was very warm and welcoming and took me through the
day of my goddaughter. As a newbie, I knew none of this routine and the staff explained very clearly. I even received a report sheet to take back to her mum and dad. We're now in October 2020 and I can see the development and intelligence of this young girl just growing daily. The exposure to a social, friendly, safe and fun environment has certainly helped. The staff here are so kind, caring and really know how to look after the children. It also takes good leadership to run the business, so a collective effort from all at A Step Ahead is certainly recognised. My goddaughter is happy and full of smiles at this nursery. I would not hesitate to recommend to others seeking a nursery.

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

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. It is wonderful to hear how much your god-daughter has developed during her time at our amazing nursery; our team strive every day to create a warm, safe and nurturing environment for the children to socialise, grow and develop. Thank you for sharing.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at A Step Ahead Nursery since she was 1. The staff have always been friendly, professional and supportive. Particularly in the last 6 months when there have been so many restrictions in place. I have always felt confident that the children are being well looked after, within a safe
environment and their learning and interaction has not suffered due to Covid. She loves going to nursery and always comes out with a big smile on her face.

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

Thank you for entrusting us to care for your daughter. I am delighted to hear that our wonderful team was so supportive during the pandemic. My team of amazing practitioners will be delighted to hear your feedback and also glad to know your daughter loves the nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son went to this nursery six years ago and now my niece goes here. It is an amazing nursery and I would highly recommend to anyone. The staff are amazing and do a great job of taking care of the children.

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

I'm super happy to read your comments, thank you for choosing our wonderful nursery. My team of amazing practitioners will be delighted to see your feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are amazing at settling in my very nervous son. They are always informative and I feel that he is in a very safe environment. The manager first helped me get enrolled and gave me an excellent tour of the facilities.

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

Thank you for your review. We agree the staff absolutely are outstanding and they will be very pleased to hear you think so too. It's great to hear your son is now settled - we hear a lot about separation anxiety, that's why we focus on it, so glad the team were on hand to support you and your son through this.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone considering bringing their child here. My daughter really enjoys her days there and is happy to be handed over to the amazing staff that she is very fond of. The app is great and I love the picture updates and insight into what she gets up to when
she is there. I cannot fault the nursery and staff in any way. A great place to help develop our child for when she is ready for school.

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

Thank you for your review. The staff are a wonderful bunch and really are willing to go the extra mile, so they will be delighted to hear that your daughter is enjoying nursery life. Thank you again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two grandchildren have attended this nursery, one currently and I cannot praise the staff and management enough. The care and education they receive is second to none, and their enjoyment of the fantastic activities they take part in is immense, they don’t want to come home! It’s so reassuring to
have such a wonderful nursery and it means having no worries during the day about their wellbeing and enjoyment of the day. We were we so lucky to have found them.

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

Wow-what a wonderful review for our manager and her amazing team of practitioners. I am super pleased to know your grandchildren enjoy the nursery; it's our job to give you peace of mind. Thank you for entrusting us to care for both your lovely grandchildren.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery - fantastic staff. I feel very happy leaving my two boys with the team. I leave them safe in the knowledge they will be very well looked after and have a fun day filled with lots of engaging activities, relevant to their ages. I would recommend the nursery to anyone. Special recommendations
to one particular member of staff who my boy has a great connection with.

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

I'm super happy to read your comments, thank you for choosing our wonderful nursery. My team of amazing practitioners will be delighted to hear your feedback. It's our pleasure to care for both your boys and I am delighted to know you rate us so highly.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attended A Step Ahead Nursery from 9 months old until leaving for school. She always looked forward to going and had such incredible experiences. What really stood out for me is that the staff noticed all the little quirks my daughter had and the specific words she used which demonstrated
they really spent time with her one to one. I’m so pleased with the development she had during her time there, although she now loves school. We miss the nursery and she still talks about it now.

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

Hi Aileen, What a wonderful review, thank you. It's fantastic to hear that your daughter has had such a wonderful few years at the nursery and is now enjoying her new adventure at "big school". I am so glad to hear that your daughter still speaks of the nursery. Thank you again for your kind words, the team will be delighted to see them.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 21-month-old daughter attends A Step Ahead nursery in Lower Bedding and she absolutely loves going. She has various food intolerances and I was so impressed with the way the nursery dealt with this and with the fabulous food they make for her, taking these into account. Their enthusiasm for looking
after children is exceptional and the activities my young daughter does are great, creative and constantly change. The way they have dealt with the covid-19 situation has also been very good, extremely thoughtful to both the parents and children alike with the dropping off/picking up process running smoothly from the start. A fabulous nursery where my daughter is very happy and eats a great variety of freshly cooked food.

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

I'm super happy to read your comments, thank you for choosing our wonderful nursery. My team of amazing practitioners will be delighted to hear your feedback and also glad to know your daughter loves the nursery. COVID has been a tough time, but I think we have managed to navigate our way through and keep everyone safe - again this is down to our wonderful team who prioritise everyone's safety. Thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was so pleased when I found out my grandson was going to A Step Ahead Nursery, as I had heard excellent comments from other parents and grandparents. He started there two years ago and is now in his final year in the Caterpillar room. From the very first day of him starting, all the staff were friendly,
engaging and reassuring which is very important. The staff are passionate about their role in what is a very important stage in my grandson's life. Over these two years, his confidence has grown and he especially loves being outside and playing with water. When I pick him up, he talks about his day and what new things he has learnt - a new story, song or dance and many more things. The nursery has excellent facilities both indoors and outdoors. Not to be forgotten, my grandson loves the meals and often has seconds or thirds as there is a fantastic chef with excellent creative ideas for small children. I have recommended this nursery to friends.

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

Thank you for sharing yours and your grandson's experience. It really is lovely to get such positive feedback on what we do and how valuable it is to you - I am truly thrilled to know that we made such a positive impact on your grandsons time at nursery. Thanks again for the kind remarks.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't praise the nursery enough. My son has so much fun there and has started to make his first friends! They take time to support his needs rather than just offering a standard approach. This has included taking the time to meet with us and discuss what will aid his development. All the staff are
friendly and enthusiastic. They have a lovely outdoor space for the children and look to get them outside regularly and a great range of activities for indoors.

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

Thanks for your review. It's good to know you're happy with what we do and that your son is happy at the nursery. I'm really chuffed to hear such positive comments about our team; they really do love caring for children, they will be delighted to read your wonderful comments.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending A Step Ahead in Lower Beeding since she was just 3 months old. She is now a year-and-a-half and absolutely loves going in every day - she’s always happy to see the staff and gives a big smile in the mornings, we’ve never had any tears. Even after having a couple of months
off after the lockdown, she was still more than happy to be back at nursery. The staff are always friendly and well organised, especially at pick up - which is very refreshing compared to other nurseries I have used before. Would definitely recommend.

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

Thank you for sharing your nursery experience; your comments are very kind. So pleased to hear your daughter loves going to the nursery; our fabulous colleagues will be thrilled to hear such complimentary feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending A Step Ahead in Lower Beeding for just over a year. We have literally seen with our own eyes how well he has developed over this year in terms of his language, motor skills and manners. He loves the social aspect and close contact that the key workers give him and we know that
he is being well-fed and well looked after. The staff are attentive and treat each child as an individual, getting to know them on a personal level and being able to identify when things aren't quite right or if anything is worth informing us about. My wife and I love the updates to ParentZone where we can see our son having fun each and every time he visits. He also sleeps very well after his days at the nursery so they certainly keep him busy and entertained. During the lockdown, the communication from the nursery was first class and I think we all missed meeting the staff and seeing our son off happy and picking him up equally happy. We really love this nursery and so does our son.

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

Thank you for sharing yours and your son's experience. What a wonderful endorsement of the hard work our practitioners put in, thank you. It really is lovely to get such positive feedback on what we do and how valuable it is to you - I am truly thrilled to know that we made such a positive impact on your sons time at nursery and that he is loving the tasty home-cooked food made by our cook.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are so enthusiastic when dropping off or picking up - you know your child is going to have a fabulous day, no matter what the weather is doing. It feels very much like a family member you're handing them over to and nothing is too much for any of them and we always get good feedback on the
day's events. I love the fact the nursery use the outside play area for the children to explore and grow and understand all around them. My daughter is always full of beans on nursery day and can't wait to get in and start her day. We are kept up to date with the goings-on and current measures in place through email and also in the past, various workshops which, as new parents at the time, helped understand what the goals for our child were. I can't thank everyone enough and we've already booked our second child's place in early 2021.

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 the staff are like a second family to your son. We strive to create a "home from home" environment, and it's excellent to hear you are so at ease leaving your daughter with us! I'm so glad that your daughter is having such a wonderful time at nursery and that her little sibling will be joining us soon. Thank you again!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Son started at A Step Ahead when he was 10 months old, and I was returning to work full time. He's now 3 and has moved up through the rooms in preparation for school next year. In A Step Ahead, I found a nursery which had friendly caring staff, a lovely outdoor area where the children could play
and a really great focus on learning, development and well-being. This gave me huge peace of mind that my son was going to get the best experience and he has absolutely thrived in this environment. The team all have a genuine desire to deliver the best care. The breadth of activities and learning experiences seem to be endless. When I drop my son off in the morning, I know he's going to have fun and be fed well (the menu is great, varied and healthy). And at pick up there is always a good, detailed handover and my son comes home beaming and telling me all about what he's been up to. I couldn't recommend the nursery and the team more. They really are part of the family.

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

It's lovely to hear that the staff are like a second family to your son. 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 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

Having been so settled in his previous nursery, that was also rated 'outstanding', we were very concerned about how easily our son would transition into a new setting. Added to the fact that we had also moved house and his childcare had been completely disrupted during these uncertain times (COVID).
We really didn't need to worry though as the entire team at A Step Ahead have been nothing but incredible. As the usual process of settling in sessions with parents on site couldn't take place, due to COVID, they advised shorter sessions, but more of them. I knew we'd chosen the right nursery for our 3-year-old when on the second session he told me to turn the car back around as he wanted to go back and play. His learning is developing brilliantly and his confidence has increased massively. He bounces into the nursery and has lots of friends and loves all the staff. It's an absolute pleasure to send him here and I can't recommend the nursery highly enough.

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

It's great to read about your sons experience at the nursery. Our amazing team of practitioners just love to care for children, and comments like yours make it all worthwhile.
COVID has been a tough time, but I think we have managed to navigate our way through and keep everyone safe - again, this is down to our wonderful team who prioritise everyone's safety.
Thanks for your review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started the nursery in October 2019. She loved it immediately. Even now when we are coming to the nursery there is always a smile on her face. I can see the huge progress my daughter has made since she started the nursery. Staff at A Step Ahead are always friendly, welcoming and supportive.
They are always happy to help and give some professional advice when we need it. Overall, I would highly recommend this nursery to all parents.

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

Thank you so much for taking the time out to write this review. I am delighted to know your daughter is loving the nursery and developing so well with the team. They are such a wonderful team of practitioners who really do enjoy their job. Thanks again for taking time out of your day to give your feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest finished at A Step Ahead in August, and my daughter has been attending for 18 months, we love it there. My children have always been very happy and felt it was a second home for them. The staff are wonderful too.

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

Thanks for taking the time to review our wonderful nursery. We really do appreciate your comments, so pleased you chose our marvellous team to care for your lovely children.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so pleased that we found A Step Ahead for our daughter. Since she has been attending, she has excelled so much. She eats a much wider variety of foods, her speech is coming on tremendously, and she has learned great social skills.
The staff are so attentive, and our daughter loves them. We love
the nursery and couldn’t recommend it enough.

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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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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