Business Details
17 Years
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Trusted Childcare Services in Eastbourne for Ages 4 Months to 5 Years
Leaps & Bounds Day Nursery has been providing high-quality childcare in Eastbourne since October 2009. Our family-run nursery offers a safe, stimulating environment for children aged 4 months to 5 years, with three dedicated classrooms and two outdoor gardens. Our team works closely with parents to support each child's development through a structured curriculum aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. We prioritise individual care, with key workers ensuring routines are followed and learning potential maximised.Nutritious meals are prepared on-site by our experienced cooks, catering to allergies and dietary requirements. Government funding options are available for eligible families, with flexible session times to accommodate working parents. Our long-serving staff create a warm, home-from-home atmosphere where children thrive and build confidence for future education.
Services
Childcare Services
Early Years Education
Nutritious Meals
Government Funding
Secure Environment
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- Family-run nursery established in 2009 with experienced, long-serving staff
- Dedicated age-specific classrooms with secure outdoor play areas
- Individual key worker system for personalised child development plans
- Nutritious home-cooked meals catering to all dietary requirements
- Government-funded sessions available for eligible families
What people say
Incredible staff
Great communication
Confidence growth
Thriving development
Secure environment
Services
Childcare Services
Our nursery provides professional childcare for children aged 4 months to 5 years in a secure, stimulating environment. Three dedicated classrooms cater to different developmental stages with age-appropriate resources. Each child receives individual attention through our key worker system, ensuring their specific needs and routines are consistently met while promoting independence and confidence.
Early Years Education
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework with structured learning through play. Our curriculum focuses on communication, physical development, and creative arts while preparing children for school transition. Daily activities are planned to maximise learning potential through observation-based assessments that track each child's progress and interests.
Nutritious Meals
Freshly prepared meals are served daily by our experienced cooks, including breakfast, lunch, and tea. Our menu offers vegetarian options and caters to all allergies and dietary requirements. Children enjoy varied, balanced meals with regular snack times, ensuring they receive essential nutrients for growth and development throughout their nursery day.
Government Funding
We offer 15 hours of free government-funded childcare weekly for children over 3 years old, with potential eligibility for additional hours through childcare choices. Funding applies to first attendance days where possible, with flexible payment options available for extended care beyond funded sessions, making quality childcare accessible to working families.
Secure Environment
Our nursery features secure facilities with controlled access and dedicated age-specific spaces. Each classroom has separate toilet facilities at child-appropriate levels, with continuous staff supervision throughout the day. The building includes two outdoor gardens for safe play and exploration, maintaining a home-from-home atmosphere with strict safety protocols.
People
Margaret
Manager/Safeguard Lead
Experienced nursery manager with specialist safeguarding training, overseeing daily operations and child protection policies.
Pauline
Deputy Manager/SENCO
Specialist in special educational needs coordination, supporting children with additional requirements across all age groups.
Melissa
Third in Charge/SENCO
Key staff member providing additional SEN support while assisting with nursery management and child development programs.
Theresa
Head Cook
Experienced chef preparing nutritious meals daily, catering to allergies and dietary requirements for all children.
Tasha
Cook
Skilled cook working alongside the head chef to ensure balanced, appealing meals for all nursery children.
Questions
What age range do you accept?
We care for children from 4 months to 5 years old across our three age-specific classrooms.
Do you follow educational guidelines?
Yes, our curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework with structured learning through play.
How do you handle dietary requirements?
Our on-site cooks prepare meals catering to all allergies and dietary needs, including vegetarian options.
Are government-funded sessions available?
Children over 3 receive 15 free hours weekly, with potential eligibility for additional funded hours through childcare choices.
How do you ensure child safety?
We maintain secure facilities with controlled access, dedicated age-specific spaces, and continuous staff supervision.
Reviews (6)
Hannah Catherine Burns
Dec 06, 2019
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My son has been going here since he was 8months now 4, he loves all his teachers, they are all very friendly and easy to approach. Hes been so happy here and learnt so much, i cant believe its his last year 💔 Melissa is his favourite Emma F isnt too happy about it 🤣
Sam Bff Aldridge
Oct 05, 2019
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Lovely and friendly staff always there for the children and each other x Its also close to the station and the mall .
Vikki Trigwell
Aug 24, 2018
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Honestly can’t thank leaps and bounds enough! My son moved hear just after he was 2 from a different nursery that he didn’t like and the difference in him coming here was incredible! 2 and a half years later he is about to move on to school and I will honestly miss everyone looking him. I trust them without any doubt and will be sad to say goodbye. Thank you so much for teaching and caring for my boy the way you ALL have!!
Sarah Evans
Aug 05, 2018
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My children have been at this nusery just over a year my son now is starting school this year an dmy daughter is going into her last year here
My choice to move my children to here from there old nusery was the best one I made when my daughter started she was just 2 and she couldn’t talk would only make noises to get your attention with in a month… of being here she started communicating by 1 -3 words by 6month of being here she was talking full sentences and now she’s unstoppable and will achieve at most things when she started she had a illness that could be very serious if
My choice to move my children to here from there old nusery was the best one I made when my daughter started she was just 2 and she couldn’t talk would only make noises to get your attention with in a month… of being here she started communicating by 1 -3 words by 6month of being here she was talking full sentences and now she’s unstoppable and will achieve at most things when she started she had a illness that could be very serious if
Gina Segovia
Jan 02, 2018
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I absolutely love Leaps and Bounds preschool. I had all 3 of my children here at this school. The staff is super nice and very friendly and they took good care of my children. My kids looked forward to coming here every morning to see there teachers. Truly recommend this facility
Brittany Tauer
Oct 27, 2017
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Do not take your child here if you care about their safety. I witnessed a daycare worker drop an infant. The little baby was around2-3 months old. The worker was bending down...lost grip of the infant and dropped the infant on the ground. After I composed myself from what I just saw...I ran to the front desk to get help from another adult. After telling the front desk help about the accident..I let to my car to talk with my husband about what I just saw happen. I was worried and concerned about the poor infant... I lost sleep aver wondering if he was ok. When I picked up my son from daycare...no
