Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs)

21 St Botolphs Road, Worthing BN11 4JS
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  • Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs), Worthing

Care Provided by Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs)

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sammi Bocutt (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 40
  • Total Places for Children
  • 90
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs)

  • Full days from £63.25 to £67.10


  • Please contact the nursery directly to discuss individual session requirements and to get a personalised quote.


Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs) Reviews (41)

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Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.883) out of 10, based on 37 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs) has 41 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is about to turn 4 and has been going to the nursery since he was 1. Each group has wonderful staff that seem to really care for the children. He has developed in all areas, mainly his speech, which staff members at the nursery specifically help him with. He always has a smile on his face when
he comes out. The app they use is great, we enjoy seeing the photos of what he has been doing.
Our next child will be attending the nursery in the new year.

Reply from Sammi Bocutt, Nursery Manager at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs)

Thank you for your lovely review! We are so pleased your son is enjoying his time at Pumpkin Patch and we are looking forward to baby joining us soon!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children have been at this nursery since 2019, all through covid and will be until they’re all at school. I literally cannot say enough good about it.
Although not visible from the front, the level of equipment is absolutely fabulous. The level of resources, knowledge and experience is unparalleled.
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children are so cared for and so loved in this safe, family setting. They have built so much confidence and happiness in the kids. And every family we know thinks the same. They’re also incredibly supportive of our family and any issues we might have.

Reply from Sammi Bocutt, Nursery Manager at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs)

Thank you for your lovely review! We are so pleased you are enjoying your time at Pumpkin Patch!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves attending Pumpkin Patch. At pick-up time she comes out beaming and chattering about all the activities she has been up to through the day. She loves the staff there who have supported her to really come out of her shell since she started in 2021. I feel Pumpkin Patch was definitely
the right fit for us as the staff provides such a nurturing environment and encourages the children to follow their own interests.

Reply from Sammi Boccutt, Nursery Manager at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs)

Thank you for your lovely review! We are so pleased your daughter is enjoying her time with us and it's lovely she shares this with you at the end of her session!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved our son to Pumpkin Patch Nursery from another nursery over a year ago now, and it was the best decision we've made. Since being there, he's been so happy.
They follow the children's interests, and this makes them so excited to come in and play.
The communication is excellent, and everyone
is really approachable.
Our son does forest school every two weeks and loves going out on the forest school bus with his friends; he gets so excited about it.
I also love that it's child-led, and they choose to be inside or outside when they want to.
The food is great - our son talks a lot about chatting with the chef.
I 100% recommend Pumpkin Patch and trust them absolutely with our son's care!

Reply from Sammi Boccutt, Nursery Manager at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs)

Thank you for your lovely review! We are so pleased your son is enjoying his time at Pumpkin Patch, especially Forest School!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot fault Pumpkin Patch, St Botolphs, my daughter loves attending. It is a happy and positive environment which has supported and developed her into a confident little character. The outdoor space is amazing!

Reply from Sammi Bocutt, Nursery Manager at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs)

Thank you for your lovely review! We are so pleased she is enjoying her time at Pumpkin Patch!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery goes above and beyond and both my children love it here. My son is autistic and the staff here really understand his needs and he has come on leaps and bounds since being here. I definitely recommend this nursery to any parent.

Reply from Anita O'Hara, Company Director at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs)

Thank you so much for you lovely review! It's been wonderful to watch your son thrive and be part of his journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started nursery over a year ago and she has adapted so well. She absolutely loves going to nursery and runs in with a massive smile every time I take her.
Outstanding nursery, amazing professional.

Reply from Kim Northrop, Deputy Manager at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs)

We are so pleased to hear that your daughter loves coming to Pumpkin Patch! Thank you for your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is such an amazing nursery and the staff really do have the kids best interest at the heart of everything. My son has a speech delay and the staff are helping him along so much with signing and special group activities to help him.
The staff really are the reason why this nursery is so great!

Reply from Kim Northrop, Deputy Manager at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs)

Thank you so much for your kind review, we look forward to watching your little one thrive.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I moved my child from a different nursery in Worthing due to poor communication and am so pleased I did. Pumpkin Patch Worthing is an amazing nursery where children thrive. I currently have two children there and they couldn't be happier. The communication is excellent and I am always well-informed
of what they've been up to with pictures and info uploaded of the app. My eldest does forest school there fortnightly which is an amazing experience for her and she can't wait to tell me all about it when she gets home. I'll be sad when she has to leave to start school. Would thoroughly recommended this nursery.

Reply from Anita O'Hara, Company Director at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs)

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so pleased your children are enjoying their time at Pumpkin Patch - especially forest School!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been with Pumpkin Patch for 5 years now and have been absolutely astounded with the care, compassion and professionalism from every member of staff. We have sent both of our children to Pumpkin Patch who have had the same individual, personable experiences. The staff treat every child as if
they are their own which is abundantly obvious at pick up with the smile on their faces and spring in their step! The staff genuinely love your child which makes us all feel very special and cared for as a family. We are so very grateful to have found Pumpkin Patch which has given both our boys the very best start in life. We’ve watched them grow in confidence and make some amazing friends, some of which we are still in touch with and will hopefully be in their lives forever! To sum up Pumpkin Patch with a few keywords (because I could go on forever!); Amazing, Inspirational, Attentive, Professional, Personable, Compassionate, Caring, Magical, Diligent - a home from home.

Reply from Sammi Bocutt, Nursery Manager at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs)

Thank you so much for such a lovely review! It has been a pleasure to look after both of your boys and see their personalities flourish.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't praise Pumpkin Patch Nursery and the staff more. Our son has been going three days a week since he was 1 (now just over 2) and his development and enjoyment that he gets out of going every day is wonderful to watch after a tough initial period of settling in - the staff were great throughout
keeping us posted and regularly touching base with us to discuss how to help him settle in. He clearly loves going and now runs in at drop-off, and regularly talks about his friends and the staff when he's at home. They're great at keeping us updated with how he's doing, both during the day and at pick-up, as well as working on his longer-term development. He is hypermobile and therefore took longer to walk than some other children of his age which the nursery were great at helping him find his confidence with and catch up, moving him to the toddler room early to give him more chances to run around and practice.

Reply from Sammi Bocutt, Nursery Manager at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs)

Thank you so much for such a lovely review! It has been a pleasure to be part of your son's early years, watching his confidence grow!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Pumpkin Patch Nursery is a wonderful and nurturing childcare setting. My boys started shortly after their 3rd birthday having never attended a nursery before. I was worried how they would cope with the transition as they are both sensitive and had always found separation from me difficult but the staff
were so lovely. They were flexible about how their settles were managed, kept me up to date during the day and helpfully ensured the staff member who they had formed a close relationship with came to the door every morning which really helped with separation while they were settling.
We have seen them both thrive at Pumpkin Patch. Their key worker has made the effort to get to know them and support their emotional and social development. She has worked really hard putting into place strategies that has really helped one of my boys who was needing help with his confidence.
The boys have made lovely friends and always come home tired, muddy from all the fun in the garden and very happy.

Reply from Kim Northrop, Deputy Manager at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs)

Thank you for your kind review, it really has been a pleasure caring for both of your boys and we wish them all the best for school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team have been wonderful in supporting my daughter and providing a safe, nurturing, fun and educational environment. My child was quite shy, and the team built a connection with her, helping her build confidence and come out of her shell. She genuinely loves going to Pumpkin Patch Nursery and speaks
very fondly of the educators.
A great place, with a fantastic team, who I trust and love working with my child.

Reply from Sammi Bocutt, Nursery Manager at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs)

We are so pleased your daughter is enjoying her time with us here at Pumpkin Patch! Thank you for leaving us a lovely review!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at this nursery for 10 months and during this time his speech has developed loads. He loves the outdoor space and as parents, we are truly impressed by the facilities e.g. outdoor classroom, atelier, forest and beach school and large airy classrooms with lots of different learning corners
to engage and inspire children. The children are supported in their learning with amazing and unusual activities and communication with parents is constant and prompt through the parnet app. We are very happy with the educators and the management who show understanding and passion. We are also impressed by the training opportunities for staff development including trips to Iceland and Italy to shadow and train in foreign settings. We are not surprised Pumpkin Patch Nursery have opened another branch due to their success - they work hard for it and deserve it. Educators are super helpful and seem happy in their jobs. We love this nursery.

Reply from Sammi Bocutt, Nursery Manager at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs)

Thank you for writing a lovely review! We are so pleased your son is enjoying the outdoor space!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a fantastic nursery with staff who genuinely care about the children as well as their development. The internal and external spaces are well put together, giving the children the ability to explore, learn and grow. Every day there are new activities and they amend them to the interests of the
children.
The food sounds delicious and they are fantastic with dietary needs. My daughter eats more here than at home.
They use an app to keep you up to date with your child, what is happening in the nursery and activities of the day.
It is a fantastic nursery.

Reply from Kim Northrop, Deputy Manager at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs)

Thank you so much for your kind words, we are so pleased you are enjoying your time at Pumpkin Patch!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Pumpkin Patch Nursery is one of the best nurseries around West Sussex. The staff are really helpful and kind and are always attentive in listening to issues and concerns raised. My daughter loves going to Pumpkin Patch.

Reply from Sammi Bocutt, Nursery Manager at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs)

We are so pleased your daughter enjoys her time at Pumpkin Patch! Thank you for your lovely review!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn’t be happier with Pumpkin Patch Nursery! Our daughter has been attending the nursery for nearly two years and she loves it. The staff work hard with the children, to nurture and support their development. Activities are created based on the interests and ideas of the children, allowing them
to see their own concepts evolve. They also communicate well with us parents too, always responding to our messages and keeping us up to date with their progress. Considering we had to find a nursery during lockdown, I feel very lucky to have picked Pumpkin Patch!

Reply from Sammi Bocutt, Nursery Manager at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs)

We are so pleased your daughter enjoys her time at Pumpkin Patch! Thank you for your lovely review!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I honestly feel blessed that we have this nursery so close to our home.
The staff at the nursery are amazing and that shows when I drop off my daughter, she goes in with open arms and no fuss. In fact, she asks to go to nursery on days she isn’t in!
The staff are extremely proactive in giving regular
updates on my daughter through the parent app which is so appreciated and something I know other parents do not get at other Nurseries.
I cannot recommend them enough, I feel my daughter is richer in her development and they make our family feel comfortable every time we drop her off.

Reply from Sammi Bocutt, Nursery Manager at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs)

This is such a lovely review and wonderful to hear - Thank you!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our eldest spent two years at Pumpkin Patch (St Botolphs) and loved it - he still wants to come and see the staff sometimes when we pick up our youngest child, who is also loving the staff, activities, toys and overall setting. We've not had any issues with either of them and they've always had a nice
day - so can only give very good feedback and a recommendation.

Reply from Kim Northrop, Deputy Manager at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs)

Thank you so, so much for your wonderful review. It really is lovely to hear and share with the whole team!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’ve been delighted with this setting from day one, the communication between nursery and parent has always been fantastic. The app is incredibly useful and it really helps keep in the loop with what my little one has been up to and offers a really convenient way to reach members of the team with any
questions or requests. The activities they provide are always evolving and there are plenty of hands-on fun, creative activities both indoors and outdoors. My daughter has built really strong relationships with members of the staff and I’m never in any doubt that she’s in very caring hands while she is there. Should she ever have a rare unsettled drop off the staff always make extra effort to let me know once she’s settled and what she’s up to. She leaves her sessions at Pumpkin Patch with a big smile on her face which is testament to the work of the wonderful people that make Pumpkin Patch such a lovely nursery.

Reply from Kim Northrop, Deputy Manager at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs)

Thank you for your incredibly kind words, I look forward to sharing this with the staff team!


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.883)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.883) out of 10 for Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs) 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 37 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 36 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 4.883 for Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs) is calculated as follows: ( (405 Excellents x 5) + (26 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 443 Ratings = 4.883

  • 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 Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs) is based on 36 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 90 number of registered child places is 18, which has been reached with 36 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs)

What is the Age Range of Children that Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs) accepts?

Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs) accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs) Open?

Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs) is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs) have capacity for?

Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs) has capacity for a total of 90 Children.

How far is Pumpkin Patch Nursery Worthing (St Botolphs) to the centre of Worthing?

0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.