Puddleducks Day Nursery

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Your Trusted Childcare Partner in Worthing

Puddleducks Day Nursery has been providing exceptional childcare in Worthing for many years, operating from a spacious Victorian-style converted house in a residential area. Our dedicated team, including Nursery Manager Samantha Spencer and Deputy Manager Lauren Bird, both qualified to Level 3 in Early Years, creates a warm, stimulating environment for children aged 0-5. We offer flexible settling-in sessions, Beach School outings, and a balanced approach to learning through play.

Our commitment to healthy eating ensures nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs, while our proximity to parks, schools, and transport links enhances accessibility. With a focus on holistic development, we prepare children for school through structured activities and personalized care.

Services

Daycare Holiday Club Diddi Dance Beach School Outings Healthy Meals Settling-In Support

Highlights and features

We offer Beach School outdoor learning experiences for pre-schoolers
Our team includes Level 3 qualified early years specialists
We provide personalized settling-in sessions for new families
Healthy, balanced meals are tailored to individual dietary needs
Located near Worthing town centre with ample parking facilities

What people say

Excellent childcare service Staff are friendly and nurturing Children feel safe and happy Amazing memories created Help prepare children for school

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Services

Daycare

Our daycare service caters for children aged 0-5 across dedicated baby, toddler, and pre-school rooms. Each space is designed to support age-appropriate development through structured activities and free play. Our experienced staff provide personalized care while fostering social skills and early learning in a safe, stimulating environment.

Holiday Club

Our holiday club supports children up to Year 2 during school breaks, operating within our pre-school space. With a 1:8 staff ratio, we offer arts and crafts, outdoor activities, and educational trips. All meals are included, with flexible session options from 8am-6pm to accommodate parental needs while maintaining a homely atmosphere.

Diddi Dance

Diddi Dance sessions enhance physical development and coordination for toddlers and pre-schoolers. These classes incorporate multiple dance styles, using props to develop motor skills and language. The program aligns with Early Years Foundation Stage goals, promoting creativity and social interaction through structured dance activities.

Beach School Outings

Beach School experiences provide sensory outdoor education for pre-schoolers. Activities include shelter building, tide exploration, and nature studies that support holistic development. These outings encourage teamwork, environmental awareness, and practical learning through hands-on coastal experiences.

Healthy Meals

We provide balanced, nutritious meals following a three-week rotating menu. Our kitchen accommodates dietary requirements and allergies while promoting healthy eating habits. Children participate in mealtime socialization, with flexible options for baby-led weaning and independent serving to develop self-help skills.

People

Samantha Spencer

Nursery Manager

Samantha holds a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and leads our team with extensive childcare experience. She focuses on creating nurturing environments that support children's developmental needs through play-based learning.

Lauren Bird

Deputy Manager

Lauren, also Level 3 qualified in Early Years, supports Samantha in delivering quality childcare. With years of experience, she specializes in creating engaging educational activities that align with children's natural curiosity and learning patterns.

Questions

What age range do you cater for?

We care for children aged 0-5 years, with holiday club provision for children up to 8 years old.

What are your operating hours?

We operate Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, 51 weeks a year.

How do you help children settle in?

We offer flexible pre-start sessions to help children adjust, with a dedicated key person supporting each family during the transition period.

Do you provide meals?

Yes, we provide all meals including breakfast, lunch, snacks, and tea, with options for special dietary requirements.

What activities do you offer?

We provide Diddi Dance sessions, Beach School outings, arts and crafts, outdoor play, and structured learning activities tailored to each age group.

Are staff qualified?

Our management team holds Level 3 Early Years qualifications, with all staff trained to support children's developmental needs.

Reviews (5)

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Jess Fedarb

Dec 14, 2021 Report

I would absolutely recommend. Maya started at 9 months old and when she did she was anxious around people and loud noises due to Covid restrictions not allowing much interaction. She’s now just over 1 years old and I cannot believe how cheeky, confident, chatty and excitable she is now. Coming home having learnt some sign language was a very proud… moment for me! Her play skills have developed massively and I believe attending Puddleducks has a huge part to play in that. I love that the Baby room is fairly small because it feels so homely and personal. Brittany, Lucy, Sam, Lauren and

Patricia Joanna

Nov 19, 2021 Report

Since starting, my little girl has grown in confidence, determination, and her character is growing amazingly. The staff are absolutely amazing & show such care and passion for what they do. My little girl… loves attending, and is always happy and smiley when I collect her and she has already made some lovely friends in the baby room.

Courtney Spencer

Oct 27, 2021 Report

Our little girl started at the end of May and she’s absolutely loved every day! Each week her confidence has grown and grown thanks to Puddleducks. All the staff are sooo welcoming and friendly and I can see my daughter really enjoys their company. Thanks so much for being so great with her and for her ❤️ We are really loving Tapestry as well. It’s so much fun to see what she gets up to each day and we show her the pictures and chat to her about what she’s done that day. Highly recommend.

Kathryn Richards

Dec 12, 2020 Report

Puddleducks is an amazing Nursery with kind caring and hard working ladies . They put there heart and sole into caring for the children everyday and always make sure the nursery environment is welcoming and stimulating for the children. My son has been attending puddleducks since he was 9 months old he is now nearly 2 years old and he has grown and developed so much within that time thanks to the lovely ladies.

Bethhh

Sep 07, 2020 Report

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My Four year old son has attended Puddleducks for the last few years. He absolutely loves it and will be sad to leave for school in September. The staff are so lovely and caring. The range of activities they do has helped teach him so much and prepare him for big school. I couldnt recommend them enough- a truly fantastic nursery!