Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school

Lancing Children & Family Centre, 42 North Road, Lancing BN15 9AB
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9.4 108 Reviews
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Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school in West Sussex is a warm and welcoming setting that offers high-quality care and education for children in a safe and vibrant environment.

The nursery boasts a dedicated team of experienced childcare practitioners and professionals who are passionate about nurturing the social, emotional, and cognitive development of every child. These caring individuals form strong bonds with the children in their care, ensuring that each child feels secure, valued, and supported throughout their time at the nursery.

Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school is also known for its exceptional outdoor space, where children can enjoy a variety of activities that promote physical development and a connection with nature. The outdoor area includes spaces for running, climbing, and exploring, as well as quieter areas where children can relax and observe their surroundings. Whether it's splashing in water, digging in the sand, or playing with friends, the garden provides endless opportunities for outdoor learning and play.

The nursery's learning environments are designed to enrich each child's experience, promoting engagement with their local community and preparing them for the next steps in their educational journey. Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school is committed to offering a nurturing, home-from-home experience where children can thrive, learn, and grow in a supportive and loving environment. With a focus on both indoor and outdoor learning, the nursery ensures that every child is given the best possible start in life.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Rachel Hughes (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 17

Total Places for Children

  • 58

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • A car park is located behind the nursery that can be used for drop offs and pick ups. General parking is also available on the high street for a limited time period.

Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (108)

9.4

Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.448) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school has 108 reviews.

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Review from L F (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff. My daughter loves going in every day and she is learning so much with them. They have improved the menu. But I am still not happy with pudding for every meal. I'm sure there is no need to give kids sugar when they are so young. And it is hard to tell one kid they can't have it when all
their friends are having it.
Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, I am so happy to hear that your daughter loves nursery and is growing and learning! Our puddings are all low sugar, and we follow the government…read more
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Review from F M (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has gone to this nursery for nearly two years. She has come on amazingly with the help of the amazing staff at the nursery. I have never had an issue with my child or information. I will definitely recommend this nursery for years to come.
Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school
Hi, thank you for your lovely review. It's wonderful to hear that your daughter is flourishing with the help of our fantastic practitioners! Thank you for recommending us to your friends - it truly…read more
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Review from Lindsay P (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at The Nursery Family in Lancing for four years now and is due to leave for school this month.
The four years there have been brilliant and she's absolutely loved it. All the staff have been great, especially her key worker who has been there since our daughter started back in
June 2018. Our little one has grown so much, she's got so much confidence (maybe too much - lol) and will do so well at school thanks to the manager and the rest of the team.
Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school
Hi Lindsay, thank you for such a glowing review! I am so happy to hear that your daughter has grown in confidence whilst she has been with us - our dedicated practitioners really do go above and…read more
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Review from Harriet W (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is at this nursery and has been for almost a year. It is a lovely nursery, all the staff are amazing, friendly and caring. My son speaks very highly of all the staff there, great selection of toys and activities. We love it.
Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school
Hi Harriet, thank you for this wonderful review! It is fantastic to see you speak so highly of our team - we make sure to only employ the most passionate and caring practitioners to care for, and…read more
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Review from L V (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lancing Day Nursery have been amazing. My daughter was not the most confident in new places and could be clingy but from her first settling session at nursery she has never looked back. She has cried when it is not her day at nursery and misses it! She loves learning with the staff and playing with
her friends. The staff have supported through changes at home too; when a sibling was born. Which was a massive help as it was such a big change. It helped her understand what was happening and that she was still so important to us too. Even though her key worker changed a few times she did not mind as she has a great relationship with all the staff. She is so ready for school but is really going to miss everyone. Cannot recommend enough. Our youngest will be attending when it is his turn!
Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you for such a wonderful review. I am so happy that your daughter has enjoyed her early education with us, and it warms my heart to read that our fantastic team have gone above and beyond to…read more
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Review from Laura R (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Being a first time mum and having to go back to work when my little boy was 9 months old was difficult, but I felt completely at ease, reassured that my son was in safe hands. He is a confident, kind and loveable little boy, I believe the staff have contributed to this, to which he is now ready to move
over to the toddler room. The transition has been really smooth with no hiccups. The staff are the kindest of people, always listening to your worries, give advice and cheer at the special moments achieved. The food is spectacular, having an on site chef making the food makes it a home from home experience.
Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school
Hi Laura, thank you so much for taking the time to leave this lovely review. As a parent (and a grandparent!) myself, I understand all too well the anxiety that comes with your child starting nursery…read more
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Review from K R (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been coming to the nursery since 9 months old. She has just had her last day there. Over the years there have been changes made that have only made the nursery better and better. She loved being there, it was like her second home. The staff were all lovely and actually cared about how
she was progressing, she loves the food and eats everything normally with seconds. Management really listen to any questions or queries and try and implement what you have said. Really lovely setting for children, lots to do and so much fun. Thank you to all the staff. You made her ready for school and have helped shape the person she is.
Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you for taking the time to leave this wonderful review! I am so happy to hear that your daughter enjoyed her time with us at Lancing Nursery, and that she is now ready for the next big step in…read more
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Review from N H (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In almost 2-years, the staff at Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school have worked miracles on my son. When he started nursery, he could only say a few words but within a month of starting, he was able to sing a nursery song to me. His speech has gone from strength to strength since. More recently, my son
has needed support with his emotional development and I can't thank the staff, especially his keyworker, enough for the help and strategies they've given to my son and myself to work through what was a pretty tough period. The nursery space is incredible, the new room layout really maximises the useable space and I enjoyed seeing my son access different areas of learning during the recent open day. The outside space is amazing and I'm sure my son would spend all day every day out there if he could. I couldn't ask for a better nursery, I highly recommend it!
Reply from david Hancock, CEO at Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you for taking the time to give us this valuable and very complimentary feedback. My wonderful colleagues at the Lancing nursery will be so happy to know they've made a difference to your and…read more
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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been coming to the nursery since he was two and a half and in this time he has blossomed and gained so much confidence. In the beginning, he struggled to separate from me but over time the team made this a positive experience for him. He has made some lovely friends and often talks about
them and the staff that are in preschool.
The team are all so caring, understanding and very knowledgeable. All the team are really welcoming and will go above and beyond to help and support.
The observations that we receive are very welcoming and give us an insight into his learning and the fun he has there.
We are so please with how our son has progressed over his time here.
Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school
Hi, and thank you for taking the time to leave this review. I am really happy to hear that your son has blossomed and is enjoying his nursery experience! It's really common for children to initially…read more
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Review from J K (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going here since January'22 when 2.5yrs, and there has been an improvement in her eating habits, she speaks a lot more and although she has always been confident they still took the time and patience to make sure she settles in well.
The new setup of the nursery is really great
and airy with free-flow access to a big garden playground. I also like that they log activities on the app after each session.
The team have been brilliant with her, sometimes she even cries when I pick her up because she doesn't want to leave!
Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school
Hi, thank you for such a lovely review. I'm so happy to hear that your daughter is thriving at our nursery. It's wonderful that she is enjoying it so much that she doesn't want to leave, I'm sure the…read more
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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Love this nursery and my son loves it. Staff are amazing, we love them. They are so understanding, friendly and helpful. My son loves coming to his nursery (which makes all the difference and its so nice knowing he loves it and he is safe and cared for). I couldn't think of a better safer nursery for
my son to attend. The garden, facilities and food are great too.
Reply from david Hancock, CEO at Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you for leaving such a lovely review. I love to hear that your son loves coming to nursery - it really is a testament to our amazing practitioners and all of the hard work they put into caring…read more
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Review from Ayobami A (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The management and staff of the nursery are absolutely friendly and amazing! My girls settled in so fast, I couldn’t believe it. So much attention is paid to the children and no stone is left unturned to ensure that my kids get the best experiences every day. Communication is top-notch and their feedback
is laudable. The videos and photos I get from their daily activities and the constant progress report is great! The food is great and I am glad my kids are being exposed to varieties and independent feeding.
Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school
Hi Ayobami, thank you for your lovely review. I'm really happy to hear that your daughters have settled in well - it really is a testament to how hard the practitioners work when children feel…read more
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Review from K K (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending the nursery since September 2020 starting in the 2-3s room. She is now in the preschool room and has really found her feet and gained a lot of confidence. I would like to thank the nursery Practitioners for encouraging my daughter, helping her gain confidence, and always
going that extra step.
Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you for leaving this lovely review. It's wonderful to hear that your daughter is thriving at Lancing Nursery, the practitioners work really hard to create an environment where the children are…read more
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We just started at the Nursery and already I’m impressed. The nursery practitioners are incredible and you can tell they really care for the well-being of the children. I appreciate the time and energy they spend on the children and I am assured I’m leaving my little one in great hands. They are caring,
energetic, and focused on the development of each child at their own level and pace. It’s like we are sending our little one to an extension of our family.
Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, I'm so happy to hear that your little one is receiving the care that we pride ourselves on! We make sure to only employ practitioners that have a…read more
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Review from Chloe B (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has excelled in this nursery. Especially with her speech. I honestly don’t know what I would do without them. Special shout out to one particular member of staff who is most mentioned by my daughter. She and everyone has been wonderful to my daughter. When she first arrived my daughter's
behaviour was very challenging, but they took it all in their stride. Her speech has improved dramatically between speech and language therapy and the nursery working together. I am so very grateful to all of the staff.
Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you for taking the time to leave this wonderful review. I'm so happy to hear that your daughter has flourished at our nursery - the teamwork so hard to provide a fun, safe, and stimulating…read more
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Review from K G (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at this fantastic nursery from the baby snug up to the now larger pre-school room. She really enjoys her time here and has built really strong relationships with her key workers. The nursery practitioners have been absolutely wonderful with her. She gets on well with all the other
children and comes home happy and tells me about all the fun things she's done that day.
Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you for your lovely review. I'm so happy to hear that your daughter has built some really positive relationships with her key workers - they will be delighted to hear this!
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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly recommend the nursery especially for the care they have for kids.
A very big thanks to the staff, they are very patient with my son due to the language barrier.
The nursery follows the rules of Covid.
Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you for entrusting your son with our wonderful team at the Lancing Day Nursery. We strive to create a "family feel" at our nursery, and it's excellent to hear you are so happy! We have such a…read more
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Review from Leila B (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Whilst in the caterpillar room my son was exceptionally cared for by the team in there. The love and support they gave us as a family was of a high standard and the activities and learning opportunities were always well thought and tailored to my son's individuality.
Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you for your very kind review and such lovely comments, my team will be delighted to read them. It's a delight to care for your son, and we are grateful you entrusted us to do the job. Thank you…read more
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Review from Emily S (Aunt of Child) published on 16 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery and the staff are really friendly. Highly recommend this nursery to friends and family. I know my niece will be very sad to leave when she is off to school, and I cannot thank the staff enough for all their help.
Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you for such a kind review, the team will be delighted to know about your very positive and kind comments.
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Review from Joseph F (Father of Child) published on 9 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend this nursery.
A lovely nursery, with good facilities and good communication with the parents. I particularly love the updates and photos on the app!
There are a few real gems that work here, and we will be forever grateful for your investment in the early years development
of our children.
Thank you!
Reply from David Hancock, CEO at Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you for commenting on how outstanding our staff are. We agree that the wonderful team at Lancing are a kind and caring bunch. I am so pleased to hear you are happy with us. Thanks for taking the…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.448)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.448) out of 10 for Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school 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 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 8 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 4.958 for Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (92 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.958
  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 4.49 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on 8 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 = 3.8
    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 58 number of registered child places is 11.6. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 11.6 = 0.69
  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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