Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school

Lancing Children & Family Centre, 42 North Road, Lancing BN15 9AB
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9.8 107 Reviews
  • Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school, Lancing
Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school in West Sussex is a warm and welcoming setting that offers high-quality care and education for children in a safe and vibrant environment.

The nursery boasts a dedicated team of experienced childcare practitioners and professionals who are passionate about nurturing the social, emotional, and cognitive development of every child. These caring individuals form strong bonds with the children in their care, ensuring that each child feels secure, valued, and supported throughout their time at the nursery.

Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school is also known for its exceptional outdoor space, where children can enjoy a variety of activities that promote physical development and a connection with nature. The outdoor area includes spaces for running, climbing, and exploring, as well as quieter areas where children can relax and observe their surroundings. Whether it's splashing in water, digging in the sand, or playing with friends, the garden provides endless opportunities for outdoor learning and play.

The nursery's learning environments are designed to enrich each child's experience, promoting engagement with their local community and preparing them for the next steps in their educational journey. Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school is committed to offering a nurturing, home-from-home experience where children can thrive, learn, and grow in a supportive and loving environment. With a focus on both indoor and outdoor learning, the nursery ensures that every child is given the best possible start in life.

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Care Provided by Lancing 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
  • Rachel Hughes (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 17
  • Total Places for Children
  • 58
  • 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

  • A car park is located behind the nursery that can be used for drop offs and pick ups. General parking is also available on the high street for a limited time period.


Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (107)

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Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.844) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school has 107 reviews.

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

Staff always friendly, my daughter loves the food and it’s cooked on site which is nice. Always a nice range of activities to do and updates regularly on how my child has done. Love the photos they put onto the app that I can access. Payment to nursery easy and simple and very clear what the charge
is for.

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

Thanks, Nicola, your comments do mean a lot to us. I am so pleased to hear we are getting it right for you - the team will be chuffed also.


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

My little girl has been at the nursery since she was 10 months old now at 18 months she loves it. She runs in each day so excited to go. She always comes out chatting away and happy. She has loved being with her friends at nursery and playing with all the toys. She has really progressed since being
there. She has now suddenly started doing the actions to certain songs at home that she has remembered from nursery. She eats well there with a wide range of foods prepared on-site which was important to me and the team are very accommodating should I have any requests. After lockdown, she had no problem settling back in she was so excited to be there with her friends. The team are brilliant with her.

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

Hi Vicki, thank you for such a positive review. I am so pleased to hear your daughter loves the nursery, 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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Review from Liz S (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A Step Ahead Lancing has been a great nursery for our son. We had to move him from a nursery in Brighton and it was a big change for him. He is now in Bumblebee and the staff are fantastic! We always get a great handover at the end of the day and they let me know of the funny things he has done. Highly
recommend.

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

Many thanks for your review. So pleased to know we settled your son into the nursery after his move. The team will be thrilled to hear your comments.


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Review from Daisy F (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both of my children have loved being part of this nursery. The fees are great for the resources they have. The staff are all really supportive, friendly, professional, smiley and very polite. My son is always greeted with a warm welcoming smile and friendly face.

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

Thank you for entrusting your children 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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Review from Rebecca L (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My 2-year-old son attends this nursery twice a week (started at 9-months-old), he absolutely loves going, and it has really made a difference with all his learning and life skills. My eldest son, now 5, started at 1-year-old, and stayed until school age, he absolutely loved it too and made some of his
best friends there which he now has in his school class. The colleagues communicate well and help support all our requirements. It’s in an ideal location for me, and I feel relaxed leaving my boy in their hands.

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

It is fantastic to hear that both your sons love the nursery, thank you for taking the time to let us know. Social interactions are a big part of a child's early years and we are all delighted to know your eldest son has continued his friendships. Our amazing practitioners work hard to encourage child social engagement; they will be thrilled to hear your comments.


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Review from Matthew C (Father of Child) published on 29 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son loves going to nursery. The staff are very friendly and give good feedback every day. He’s in the 2-3 room and his key worker does lots of fun learning activities with him like learning about caterpillars and other bugs. He enjoys the varied food. Going to nursery has helped to develop his language
and social interaction with other children. It’s a very down to earth friendly place. They’ve taken COVID seriously and protected the children well.

Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lancing 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.
COVID has changed the way we work now and the team have adopted our stay safe policies so well - thank you for giving us this valuable feedback.


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Review from Jacky R (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at A Step Ahead are amazing! The nursery manager made the whole settling in process easy and comfortable for the both of us. The 2-3 room has lots of things on offer and I always get to see my son's milestones through Iconnect. My son is always so happy when I collect and the hand over is
very detailed. Keep up the good work girls you all do such an amazing job!!

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

Thank you for sharing both yours and your son's experience at the Lancing nursery; 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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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.844)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.844) out of 10 for Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 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 4.844 for Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (185 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 212 Ratings = 4.844

  • 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 Lancing 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 58 number of registered child places is 11.6, 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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Awards / Recognitions (4)

Top 20 Mid-size Nursery Groups 2024

Recipient: The Nursery Family

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

Top 20 Mid-size Nursery Groups 2023

Recipient: The Nursery Family

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

Top 20 Mid-size Nursery Groups 2022

Recipient: The Nursery Family

Date: Friday 29 Apr 2022 More details

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