Little Explorers - Janes Lane Day Nursery & Pre-school

Worlds End Pavilion, Janes Lane, Burgess Hill RH15 0QJ
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9.5 7 Reviews
  • Little Explorers - Janes Lane Day Nursery & Pre-school, Burgess Hill
Welcome to Little Explorers, where a warm, familial environment is nurtured by providing a single, spacious room divided into areas for under-twos, toddlers, and preschoolers. This integrated space encourages interaction across different age groups, enhancing children's social development and community awareness.

At Little Explorers, exceptional care is a priority, as evidenced by the bright smiles that greet the team daily. The unique setup allows skilled practitioners to connect with each child individually, offering a personalised curriculum that nurtures every child's unique interests and developmental needs.

Freshly prepared meals crafted by a talented chef are served on-site, ensuring that each child's dietary requirements are fully met.

There is a strong emphasis on outdoor play, with the garden space providing a safe and stimulating environment for children of all ages. Overlooking a vast field and adjacent to a play park, the location offers easy access to nature walks and a nearby nature reserve, encouraging exploration and physical activity. Additionally, the proximity to Janes Lane and the town library allows for regular educational outings, supporting the development of gross motor skills and promoting broader social interaction.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Person in Charge

  • Lucy Berryman (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Total Places for Children

  • 25

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-17:30
    Tuesday 07:30-17:30
    Wednesday 07:30-17:30
    Thursday 07:30-17:30
    Friday 07:30-17:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Off-street parking is available in a council-owned car park at the rear of the nursery.

Little Explorers - Janes Lane Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (7)

9.5

Little Explorers - Janes Lane Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.533) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Explorers - Janes Lane Day Nursery & Pre-school has 7 reviews.

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Review from Rose J (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really lovely nursery for our son who settled very well & throughly enjoys the space,staff especially the outdoor area.
He's met some friends that he'll continue with into school which is very helpful
I'd throughly recommend the nursery
Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Little Explorers - Janes Lane Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I'm so pleased to hear your son settled in well, enjoys his time with the staff, and makes the most of the outdoor area. It's wonderful that he's formed friendships…read more
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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have our son at Little Explorers - Janes Lane Day Nursery, we are so pleased with the manager and the team, for really turning the nursery around. Our son is happy and thriving. There are many activities and we really love how they foster independence.
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Coordinator at Little Explorers - Janes Lane Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear your son is happy and thriving with us. It means the world to our team to know that our efforts in creating a nurturing and engaging…read more
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Review from Tanya C (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend this nursery. My daughter started here when she was 10 months old and settled really quickly. It's clear from seeing the interactions that she loves the team here and that they really do care about the children. In the 8 months she has been here, there have been several changes,
mainly in management/staff. However, we were always kept informed, and open discussions of any concerns about the changes were encouraged.
The team actively encourages parent input into how best they can help with areas of development for their child with "focus weeks", and the parent app allows us to see photos of what they've been doing in the day. It's clear the staff are invested in the children's development.
The food is freshly cooked, healthy and has a varied menu - my daughter will often have a 2nd portion!
The team organise great activities for the children during the day and also events for parents to join in with as well - allowing the team time to also get to know the parents better.
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Coordinator at Little Explorers - Janes Lane Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you so much for your review! We're so pleased to hear how quickly your daughter settled in and how much she enjoys her time with us! It's wonderful to know that you can see the care and…read more
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Review from Roz S (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my daughters (3 & 6) have attended Little Explorers and absolutely loved their time there and all the staff. There have been lots of changes over the last year but these have been positive and it is a lovely environment for the children. All the staff are amazing and provide excellent activities
for the children also feeding back to us regularly. They have home cooked food every day and cater for all needs.
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Coordinator at Little Explorers - Janes Lane Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you so much for your kind words. It's wonderful to hear that your daughters loved their time at Little Explorers. We're so proud of our team and the nurturing environment they create, and it's…read more
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Review from A D (Grandmother of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Lots of new learning experiences for the children and lovely that it is extended to include activities we can do at home. The management team now are brilliant at communicating with us face to face and via emails. Inviting families into the nursery to take part in sessions is a fantastic way build
relationships. It is a wonderful nursery and my grandson so is happy and settled. He is learning so much every day and has strong bonds with the staff.
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Coordinator at Little Explorers - Janes Lane Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you so much for your kind words! Its wonderful to hear how happy and settled your grandson is. Watching him grow, learn and build strong bonds with our team is so special. We're so glad you…read more
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Review from Rosie G (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our two daughters have been in the nursery since they were a year old and they have loved every second of it! The staff are so friendly and caring, really focusing on each child's individual skills and passions. There are regular updates throughout the days and this has been so lovely to keep up with
everything they are doing!
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Coordinator at Little Explorers - Janes Lane Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you for your lovely review! It's wonderful to hear your two daughters have loved their time with us at the nursery. We're glad you enjoy the regular updates, it's so important to us to keep you…read more
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Review from L J (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children (3.5yr/1.5yr) attend Little Explorers at Janes Lane and they are so happy there. I would gladly recommend it to other parents looking for a small and nurturing setting.
There has been a lot of positive change over the last six months, instigated by new management and led by the
lovely manager and deputy. Indeed all of the staff are lovely, genuinely caring and much adored by the children. My son absolutely devours the meals and everything they make in cooking club. While management and the team come up with endless fun and enlightening activities for the children both inside and outside. Curiosity, kindness and enthusiasm are all thoroughly and thoughtfully encouraged. As parents we are updated with lots of photos, notes about their day and invitations to family events.
The weekly visits from a sports development company to develop skills related to sport, hand/eye, team and fitness also stand out in addition to the schedule and the kids love it.
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Coordinator at Little Explorers - Janes Lane Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you for this wonderful review. It's fantastic to hear how happy your children are and how much they enjoy their time with us. We're so pleased the positive changes and thoughtful activities,…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.533)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.533) out of 10 for Little Explorers - Janes Lane Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 7 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 4.833 for Little Explorers - Janes Lane Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (71 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 84 Ratings = 4.833
  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 4.7 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Explorers - Janes Lane Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on 7 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 = 3.7
    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 25 number of registered child places is 5, which has been reached with 7 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Explorers - Janes Lane Day Nursery & Pre-school

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Explorers - Janes Lane Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts?

Little Explorers - Janes Lane Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Explorers - Janes Lane Day Nursery & Pre-school Open?

Little Explorers - Janes Lane Day Nursery & Pre-school is open: Monday 07:30-17:30, Tuesday 07:30-17:30, Wednesday 07:30-17:30, Thursday 07:30-17:30, Friday 07:30-17:30.

How many Children does Little Explorers - Janes Lane Day Nursery & Pre-school have capacity for?

Little Explorers - Janes Lane Day Nursery & Pre-school has capacity for a total of 25 Children.

How far is Little Explorers - Janes Lane Day Nursery & Pre-school to the centre of Burgess Hill?

0.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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