Langshott Ladybirds Nursery
GoodTakes funded hoursBirth to 8+Open for decades
A pre-school in Horley for children from birth to 8+, open 08:45 to 14:45, 5 days a week. They take the funded hours. They do not publish prices, so ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in November 2021. Open since 1999, with 21 places.
What it costs
Prices change without notice. Treat these as what to ask about, not a quote.
Funded hours
Working parents entitlement, 15 hour universal entitlement and the early learning for 2yr olds (Previously FEET).
What childcare usually costs in Surrey
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Surrey 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
RH6 9AUWhat 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, 25 November 2021 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are exceptionally happy at nursery. They have adapted well to the new arrival procedures implemented since the COVID-19 pandemic. The revised arrangements mean that children say goodbye to their parents at the gate and come into nursery independently. Staff note how well this new system has improved children's confidence and independence. It also prepares them well for routines they will follow at school.
There is a lively and exciting atmosphere within the nursery. Children thoroughly enjoy greeting the staff on their arrival and finding their friends. They play well together, and their behaviour is excellent. Children show genuine kindness towards each other. Older children are exceptionally caring and respectful towards the younger children or those who might need extra support. Children who are quieter or less confident receive good levels of support and reassurance from the staff. For example, some children are still finding it hard to settle following the disruptions caused by the pandemic. Staff are particularly mindful of this. They work closely with parents to address every child's needs on an individual basis.
Children achieve well in their learning. Staff know them well and offer activities that they know will interest children and challenge them appropriately. For example, some children are particularly confident in their mathematical development. Staff help them learn how to add and take away numbers as they play.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should: - ensure that the high-quality teaching covers provision for children who prefer to learn outside in the garden area n consider how resources can offer children an even wider range of play and imaginative experiences in the role play area.
- 25 November 2021Good
- 20 May 2016Outstanding
- 5 December 2011Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Langshott Ladybirds Nursery
- What it costs
- 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
Some of this is above, from the setting or from parents, and it can go out of date. The rest is in no dataset anywhere. Either way it is worth ten minutes on the phone.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- How do you apply my funded hours? 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
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