Business Details
11 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare & Early Education in West Sussex
At Little Explorers Nursery & Preschool, we have dedicated ourselves to creating nurturing environments where children from birth to five years thrive. Established in 2015 and part of the iStep Learning group since 2023, our three nurseries in Burgess Hill and Crawley provide high-quality, trustworthy childcare rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Our team of passionate practitioners focuses on early childhood development, designing engaging activities that foster creativity, curiosity, and confidence. We prioritise individualised care, working closely with families to support each child's unique needs and developmental milestones. Our spaces are intentionally designed to spark exploration, with structured learning complemented by spontaneous play experiences.We maintain rigorous safety standards and invest in staff training to ensure expertise in early years education. Through regular progress monitoring and personalised planning, we empower children to grow at their own pace while building essential social, emotional, and cognitive skills. Our commitment to transparency includes daily communication with parents via the eyparent app and dedicated key person relationships. We take pride in our track record of helping children transition smoothly to formal schooling, supported by comprehensive two-year progress checks shared with health professionals. This dedication to excellence has earned us consistently positive feedback from families who value our caring ethos and educational outcomes.
Services
Day Nursery Care
Preschool Education
Weaning Support
Allergy Management
Progress Monitoring
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We employ passionate childcare professionals committed to early years development
- Our EYFS-compliant curriculum supports holistic child development
- Three modern nurseries with dedicated outdoor learning spaces
- Personalised key person approach for family collaboration
- Nutritionist-approved menus with allergy-friendly meal preparation
Associations and certifications
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
What people say
Amazing staff
Caring and encouraging
Excited to attend nursery
Fantastic care
Happy environment
Services
Day Nursery Care
Our day nursery care provides safe, stimulating environments for children aged 0-5 with qualified practitioners. We follow individualised routines while encouraging social interaction and developmental milestones through structured play activities. Daily updates keep parents informed about their child's progress and experiences.
Preschool Education
Our EYFS-compliant preschool programmes develop foundational skills through play-based learning. Qualified educators deliver curriculum areas including literacy, mathematics, and creative arts while nurturing communication and physical development in preparation for formal schooling.
Weaning Support
We provide tailored weaning support with pureed fruits, vegetables, and meals prepared to Department of Health guidelines. Our staff work closely with parents to introduce solid foods at each baby's developmental readiness while maintaining strict hygiene standards.
Allergy Management
Our allergy management system includes separate kitchen preparation areas, dedicated utensils, and detailed record-keeping. Parents complete allergy documentation during induction, with staff trained to handle special dietary requirements while ensuring nutritional balance.
Progress Monitoring
We implement continuous progress monitoring through observation records and individual learning plans. Regular parent consultations and the eyparent app provide updates on developmental milestones, with formal two-year checks shared with health professionals.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide care and education for children from birth up to five years old across our three nursery locations.
How do you support children's learning?
Our EYFS-compliant curriculum combines structured activities with play-based learning, focusing on seven key development areas through both indoor and outdoor experiences.
Can you accommodate special dietary needs?
Yes, we have comprehensive allergy management procedures including separate food preparation areas and detailed dietary documentation systems.
How do you communicate with parents?
We use daily updates through the eyparent app, face-to-face conversations with key persons, and formal termly progress reviews.
What are your operating hours?
Our nurseries operate from 7:30am to 6:00pm, offering flexible childcare solutions to accommodate working parents' schedules.
How do you help children settle in?
We use gradual settling-in periods with parent participation, supported by dedicated key workers who build trusting relationships with each child.
Reviews (3)
Rebecca Bourne
Jul 24, 2020
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The team at Little Explorers have always made Atticus feel welcome and he comes home having had a great day. He's made many friends and really grown in confidence since starting there. I know he will miss the ladies very much and we would like to Thank you for all that you have done to prepare him for school but also just the love and care you've shown him.
Jollie Cruzado - Carrillo
Aug 18, 2019
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A big thank you to Little Explorer’s for being a big part to Johan’s journey in school. It was a wonderful graduation day for the children. Johan enjoyed the magic show so much and even with the challenging windy weather we had outside, it was still a blissful moment for everyone seeing all of them walk to the stage and receive their certificates and with all the lovely preparations made. Everyone has been so lovely and we’re always grateful to that. Might be a goodbye for now to Johan’s friends as they go separate ways for reception, but best of luck to everyone and will
Gowthamy Nishanthan
Aug 16, 2019
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I love this nursery.since joining nursery my daughter has developed in so many ways .she is more confident & blanched & loves going to nursery every morning . Great place with friendly & skilled staff . Thank you so much for the making the difference.& We will miss the nursery very much.
