Dauxwood Pre School Group
GoodBirth to 8+Long established
A pre-school in Billingshurst for children from birth to 8+, open 09:00 to 15:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in June 2021, though that is 5 years ago now. Open since 2015, with 24 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in West Sussex
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in West Sussex from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
RH14 9EYWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 14 June 2021 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children arrive at the pre-school happy and eager to learn. They make choices in their play and are interested in the wide range of activities on offer, inside and outside. Children are learning to keep themselves safe and healthy as they become independent in their self-care routines. They have a good understanding of why it is important to apply sun cream, wear a hat and have regular drinks in warmer weather.
Children are motivated to explore and investigate. They show high levels of curiosity and concentration as they play. For example, children work together using magnifying glasses to hunt for bugs in the garden. They discuss the differences between insects and why worms like to hide in wet earth. This helps children develop an understanding of the world around them. Staff skilfully plan activities that extend the learning of all children. For example, they introduce mathematical language as children play. Older children use simple addition to problem solve and younger children enjoy joining in with counting rhymes.
Children behave extremely well. Staff are consistent in their approach to managing children's behaviour. They know the rules and delight in sharing these with friends.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- develop information sharing with parents to increase the focus on children's learning n improve arrangements to monitor that funding is being used effectively.
- 14 June 2021Good
- 24 June 2019Needs improvement
- 24 May 2016Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Dauxwood Pre School Group
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Pre-schools within a couple of miles
This one is first. Tick it and one or two others to see them side by side.