Co-op Childcare Littlehampton

Watersmead Business Park, Littlehampton BN17 6LS
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9.8 104 Reviews
  • Co-op Childcare Littlehampton, Littlehampton
Co-op Childcare Littlehampton is a purpose-built nursery and is made up of six rooms and a large garden.

They have areas for growing food ( and eating it), regular visits to local care homes and care for each other and the world. Their ParentZone app keeps parents/carers informed about their little ones at nursery with photos from their day, meals eaten and even toilet training progress!

They are big on safety and that's why ALL their staff are paediatric first aid trained. They have 5 Little Pioneers who help share their core values with the children, from encouraging them to be independent to making a difference in the world.

They hold the silver award in the green flag eco schools programme which sees children lead the way in making a little changes that deliver big environmental differences.

At Co-op Childcare Littlehampton they like to learn through play with regular Forest School inspired activities where they encourage all of their children to explore outdoors as part of their development.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Emma Bowman (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 32

Total Places for Children

  • 111

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full day (0-2) £83.25 / half day £47.00
    Full day (2-3) £79.50 / Half day £45.00
    Full day (3+) £70.50 / Half day £41.00

  • Government funding accepted

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Co-op Childcare Littlehampton Reviews (104)

9.8

Co-op Childcare Littlehampton has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.766) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Co-op Childcare Littlehampton has 104 reviews.

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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves his days at nursery and I'm really beginning to see him develop at home based on everything he has learnt at nursery! The variation of food my son gets is great and they have helped him to try new foods which I have failed on at home so I'm very thankful for that.
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Review from Lucy B (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter moved to this preschool from a different one, where I wasn't happy with Ofsted's report. She has settled in amazingly. The staff have taken the time to get to know her and her family situation as well. They have supported us both with this. They have also taken on board areas that I wanted
to work on with my daughter's development, e.g. pen control and in a short space of time I have noticed a real difference. My daughter will be a young school starter and I feel confident that this preschool will prepare her well for starting next September. The staff are lovely, engaging with my daughter and myself, supportive, kind and caring. I have no issues leaving her in their care. She always comes homes full of beans after having productive days filled with fun and learning! The food is good, all cooked on site, which I like with a good variety of meals. The team have been amazing and my daughter talks about them all the time at home.
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Review from Laura T (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I don't even know where to begin! My daughter has been doing two mornings a week for over a year now, when she first started she was so nervous and everyone from reception to the kitchen to the people running the room were amazing and did all they could to make her feel welcome and like she was a part
of the preschool family!
My daughter is dairy intolerant but with the help from the staff has never felt like she's missing out, they communicate effectively and keep you updated with all progress. I can't thank you all enough and we will miss you.
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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the nursery. My child is happy. Staff are all lovely. Couldn’t fault anything apart from the gardens could do with some work. That’s the only thing I think needs improvement. Everything else is amazing. My child is lucky to be going to your nursery. He will miss it very much when he
goes to school.
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Review from Eliza E (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one loves going to nursery every week, plus you can’t beat the lovely staff and great range of activities they do! Love all the photos that get sent home, plus little art projects etc. The outside space is amazing.
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Review from Leanne B (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at this nursery in January and absolutely loves it. She has been made to feel welcome from the beginning and clearly really enjoys it because when I tell her it is a nursery afternoon she wants to go straightaway. She is always happy to go and excited when she comes back (as well
as very tired from her time there). There seems to be a good mix of activities and also a good amount of outdoor play which is perfect for our active little one.
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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son started at this nursery in October 2020, when he was 7-months-old. Due to lockdown, he hadn't mixed with other children. He has come on leaps and bounds since attending the nursery and there are so many great activities during the day.
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Review from Regina F (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Initially, my daughter would be very anxious on her first few days. But, the teachers made her more welcoming and she felt she’s belong to the place. She would always talk about her experience at the nursery at home and be looking forward to going to the nursery. The place itself is full of learning
stuff and made her more interested to come to each session. The communication is very effective too for us parents as we were updated every single time in the parents hub. The teachers are brilliant and very qualified and competent in what they do.
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Review from Adam S (Father of Child) published on 24 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall, the nursery is very impressive, the staff are mostly very nice and polite. My daughter has been coming to the nursery for almost 10 months and loves it, they are constantly outside exploring and have a great play area as well as an outside nature area to learn from. The one bugbear that I have
is that within the small print they state that bank holidays are charged even though the nursery is closed which I feel is disgusting. So I end up paying for 8 days a year that the nursery is closed for and my child can not attend. At over £50 a day that is a good £400 that is wasted going into the Co-op's back pocket. Shame on them!
Reply from The Co-operative Childcare Team, Customer Service at Co-op Childcare Littlehampton
Thank you for your review. Please be assured that the decision to charge for bank holidays is not one that has been made lightly. In order to provide sustainable childcare, we have to ensure that our…read more
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Review from Lauren J (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff. My son loves it at this nursery.
Quick at responding. Lovely friendly staff - always smiling.
My son is always happy to go to nursery, he comes back home showing everything he has learnt during the day.
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Review from Laura P (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Faultless nursery. My daughter loves going to nursery, this nursery includes lots of things that you had to pay extra for in others. e.g. suncream, hot lunches, snacks. They have great communication with the parents through email and the parent app, keeping me informed about what she is doing throughout
the day, what she had to eat, how long she naps for etc. She comes home saying/understanding new things. They do lots of messy play, which is something we don't tend to do much of at home. Lots of outdoor activities in the gardens, Highly recommend!
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Review from Eva S (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves the nursery, she’s a very confident little girl now and is learning so much every day. The ladies are absolutely fantastic and always very helpful and supportive. The managing staff is also brilliant - very accommodating and understanding. Would definitely recommend the nursery to
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Review from Amy B (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I started my daughter at the Littlehampton Co-op nursery. I must say my daughter has been enjoying her nursery. I can see a change in her development. The nursery has a lot of activities. The nursery key worker/team member updates us on how the day was when we go to collect. Whenever we call we are
updated. The parent app is fab which keeps us updated too. I can work with a peaceful mind while my daughter is at nursery as I know she is safe.
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Review from Laura (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at the nursery during the first Covid lockdown in 2020 which meant that we weren’t able to settle him in like I would have liked. However, all the staff and management were extremely supportive of my son and us as parents. Our son settled in quickly. He has always come home happy and
gone into nursery happily which has made life so easy.
Our son has thrived at the nursery in his speech and other learning. The food supplied is varied and healthy and the menus change regularly. If you have any questions the staff are willing to help and listen and assist.
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Review from Jessica S (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have had two children in this nursery and I have been so happy with the dedication and the kindness of the staff. They really care for the children and both of mine have had a wonderful time, growing in confidence and having lots of fun!
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Review from Janine L (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is absolutely fantastic! The staff are all so friendly, welcoming, approachable and want the best for the children in their care. The environment is engaging and varied and the tasks provided are exciting and challenging. My daughter loves coming here and we have no issues.
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Review from Danielle W (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Co-op Childcare Littlehampton are absolutely amazing. My little boy absolutely loves it there! The staff are always kind, supportive and have taught my little boy so, so much. They’ve made him more confident and his speech has come along so much since attending. They’re always giving amazing feedback
and are always happy to listen if I ever have any concerns.
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Review from Robert G (Father of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery and preschool setting. Great facilities and staff. Close relationships built with parents and countless opportunities to learn through play and enquiring are on offer. My two children love the nursery and I feel supported and happy.
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Review from Lucy C (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery, my son has developed so much since starting here in October. Friendly and educational and all the staff are lovely. I can't fault the menu either, a wide variety of food and things he would never eat at home! I have a very happy, albeit tired, toddler at the end of every session he
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Review from Barbara Z (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Always good with communications and they respond well with any questions. Very friendly staff, I really like to hear what my baby has done at nursery, it usually sounds like good fun. I really notice how quick she picks up new things and surprises us at home. Highly recommend Co-op Childcare Littlehampton.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.766)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.766) out of 10 for Co-op Childcare Littlehampton is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 17 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 5.000 for Co-op Childcare Littlehampton is calculated as follows: ( (204 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 204 Ratings = 5
  2. 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 4.766 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Co-op Childcare Littlehampton is based on 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 111 number of registered child places is 22.2. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 22.2 = 0.766
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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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