Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school

Leechpond Hill, Lower Beeding, Horsham RH13 6NR
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9.9 112 Reviews
  • 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.

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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.


Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (112)

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Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.906) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school has 112 reviews.

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Review from Kate T (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A Step Ahead Lower Beeding is a wonderful nursery. My girls joined late having moved from London and they quickly settled in, made friends and love their time at nursery. This is all down to the amazing staff who are brilliant with the kids. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

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

Many thanks for giving us such a positive review - we really appreciate it. Its great to hear that your daughters love the nursery - our wonderful team of practitioners just adore caring for children, we can't train that, its in their DNA and evident by how much fun (and learning) the children benefit from. Again, thank you for taking time to write this review.


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Review from Alex G (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending A Step Ahead since he was 2 years old, he’s now nearly 4. Despite moving to the other side of town I will not move his nursery as he is so happy and settled there. When I left my son at 2 years old he had never been left with anyone and I was anxious about how he would cope.
I need not have worried as the staff were so gentle and patient (with us both!) that he settled very quickly.
Communication with staff at the nursery is excellent. During the pandemic, the staff made videos for the children, read stories via social media and did everything they could to stay connected. I get regular updates at the end of the day about how my son has been, what he has eaten and done and also via an app with photos of what my son has been up to.
When I asked my son what he liked best about nursery he said ‘doing dancing raisins, little nut brown (a song, I get taught lots of nursery songs when I collect him!) and riding the red bike’. I’m very happy we chose A Step Ahead.

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

Dear Alex, your review is so kind, thank you. Separation anxiety is something many parents struggle with and we make it a priority to help people along this early part of the nursery experience - I am so glad to know the amazing team at the nursery provided you with the necessary support. Thank you again for your very positive feedback - the team will be so happy.


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Review from Nicola T (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We’ve been delighted with A Step Ahead. My son started aged 9 months and has just started school. They know him inside out, have supported him through all his milestones and got him ready for school. The days he’s at nursery mean I can focus on work knowing they’re looking after him. I’m looking forward
to my daughter starting there shortly.

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

Hi Nicola, thank you for your comments. We know it's important that parents are able to focus on their work whilst children are at nursery - I really am pleased to hear this works for you, as will the team. Thanks again for the review.


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Review from Rachael L (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A Step Ahead are such a fantastic nursery, my daughter has felt so comfortable there from the very beginning. The staff are so caring and attentive and she always comes home in such a great mood from nursery.

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

Hi Rachael, thanks for your comments. I am delighted to hear about the relationship between your daughter and our wonderful team - long may your little girl continue to come home in a good mood.


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Review from Hannah B (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A Step Ahead (Horsham) have excelled themselves once again with their cohesive return plan post lockdown. Communication to the parents was regular and detailed, and the information to help settle the children back in was thoughtful and delivered confidence that our children would be ok. Steps were taken
to provide a safe environment, but one that also allowed the children to continue their development. In a very difficult period, the nursery staff have once again wrapped their arms around their families, and lead us through as they always do. I have always been amazed by their energy, passion and enthusiasm but at this time they were particularly impressive. To me, dropping my children to them is like leaving them with a family member. My daughter is always challenged mentally and physically by the programme of learning - she would not be the bright, imaginative, chatty little person she is without the input from the staff, right across the setting.

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

I cannot thank you enough for your kind and supportive comments - the nursery team will be delighted to hear such wonderful things. We strive to "Get it right" and your endorsement of the team's dedication to delivering outstanding care and education lets us know we did just that. Thank you for entrusting your children with us.


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Review from Rebecca E (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending A Step Ahead in (Horsham) since she was 10 months old and is now 3 and attends two days per week. She has always loved going to nursery and the staff are like family members to her. She learns so many new things whilst there and always looks forward to going and seeing
her friends. There is a spacious outdoor area and lots of activities to really help little ones grow their independence and get them ready for school. I have also always found the nursery to be very accommodating with booking in extra days and accepting the government funding. Thoroughly recommend.

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

Dear Rebecca, thanks for sharing yours and your daughter's experience of the nursery; your comments are very kind and the team will be delighted to know you value their time with your daughter so much.


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Review from Anna P (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I shed a few tears when I drove away from A Step Ahead for the last time after 5 years. My two sons adored their time there and the wonderful staff were hugely important people in their lives. My eldest started at 2 years old and his independence and social skills grew stronger within a very short space
of time. He developed such a strong bond with the staff and would sit for hours chatting with them. My youngest started at 9 months old, and I didn’t hesitate to leave him in their care as we had such a good relationship with the staff. He absolutely loved his time at nursery and felt so secure in their care. His love for his nursery and his carers was demonstrated when lockdown hit and he asked every day for 6 weeks whether it was a nursery day! He has developed into the most sociable, talkative 4-year old I know, and I know that his experience at A Step Ahead played a big part on this. Thank you!

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

Hi Anna, thank you for such a wonderful review. Your comments really are so kind and the nursery team will be thrilled to know you hold them in such high regard. Hearing how your son asked about the nursery during lockdown is a great endorsement; the manager and the team work so hard to ensure each child has a special time at the nursery and I am delighted to hear that we made a difference.


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Review from Cila (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A Step Ahead Nursery are simply outstanding! I've had both my children there full time and they have been amazing. From tailoring a menu specifically for our children to cooking things from scratch, providing a variety of wholesome meals to excellent engaging experiences for the children that stretch
and develop them. I cannot recommend them enough. To top it off they are Ofsted outstanding for the last few assessments. The manager is a true leader, fantastic at her job and the staff are fabulous. Highly recommend!

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

Hi Cila, thanks for such a great and kind review; my outstanding colleagues will be so happy to hear this feedback. We do work very hard to meet the needs of each child, it's something that the manager and the team take very seriously and I am so happy to know we got it right for your children.


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Review from Holly T (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at A Step Ahead just before lockdown, we were mid moving house and I was heavily pregnant with my second child. The nursery were simply fantastic with helping us with settles for my son and were so understanding with our chaotic move to the area. He started a week before lockdown then
had to resettle in again from July. The staff and team at this nursery are wonderful. My son has now turned 3 and moved up to the Preschool class and is loving his days at the nursery. Again the transition to the older class was seamless and they managed all the settles perfectly for us. The nursery has kept us up to date the whole way through COVID and we have felt very happy and I trust my child is safe with all the measures they have out in place. This is a lovely village nursery run by caring staff and in a beautiful setting. The lovely big oak tree in the garden provides plenty of shade where all the kids can play safely outside, perfect during COVID. Would absolutely recommend.

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

Dear Holly, thank you for taking the time out to share your experience of the nursery. Wow, 2020 really has been a challenging year for you - I am so glad we were able to take some of the pressure off by caring for your son and enabling him to settle back into nursery life. The nursery team will be thrilled to hear your wonderful comments - thank you so much.


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Review from Clare H (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An amazing nursery. Staff are fantastic with the children. They update you on everything you need to know. They have a great variety of food cooked on-site for lunches and snacks. There is a huge outdoor space with loads of toys for the children to play with. The rooms are great and all have toys and
games that are suitable for the ages in them. Very friendly environment, totally safe and secure. My daughter had an amazing time there and still talks about it even though she's at big school. Hopefully, we will have another child and they will also attend this nursery when old enough.

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

Hi Clare, thank you for your very kind comments about the nursery. Outdoor play is a big deal for us and we are very fortunate to have such a lot of wonderful outdoor space. So pleased to know your daughter enjoyed her time with us - wishing her well for the next steps in education.


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Review from Jane P (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’m so glad I chose to send my son here, I can’t fault it, they’ve been absolutely brilliant with him from the start, especially as he’s never been left with anyone else other than my family.
I will definitely be sending my youngest here too. I love that when I pick him up and he tells me how much
fun he has had at nursery, and that’s all he talks about for the rest of the day!

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

Dear Jane, thanks for your very kind comments - it's great to hear that your son loves the nursery and that he is content during his time with us. Long may he continue to talk about his nursery experiences!


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Review from Cheryl B (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We would highly recommend A Step Ahead. Our daughter currently attends and absolutely loves it. We, as parents, feel very supported and are able to ask for guidance when needed. Our daughter has grown and developed in so many ways, building relationships with others and confidence in herself. This is
all down to the hard work the nursery staff put in, organising exciting and new activities for the children to enjoy. We are informed of any updates, especially at the moment with coronavirus. We always feel involved and a part of our daughter's experience at nursery.

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

Hi Cheryl, thank you for taking the time to review the nursery. It's great to hear such lovely comments about my fabulous colleagues and I am delighted to know you value their hard work so much. Thank you for entrusting us to care for your daughter; your trust and seeing her develop is so rewarding.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.906)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.906) 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 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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 4.906 for Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (183 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 202 Ratings = 4.906

  • 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 17 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 17 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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