Plaistow Pre-School
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Billingshurst for from 2 years up to school age, 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 They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask.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 November 2023. Open since 1992, with 24 places.
What it costs
Prices change without notice. Treat these as what to ask about, not a quote.
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 0PXWhat 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.
- 16 June 2023 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 28 November 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
The friendly staff ensure that all children receive a warm welcome as they arrive.
Staff know children extremely well. They use this knowledge to help children feel happy and settled. This helps children to develop a sense of belonging. Children are fully prepared to start their adventurous day outside. For example, they proudly show staff their new mittens and talk about keeping warm. Staff support children to embrace the world around them. They use outdoor spaces so children can access learning in all weathers. Children have a fabulous time splashing in muddy puddles. They enjoy making creations with twigs, leaves and sand.
There is a hive of activity in the pre-school. Staff carefully plan activities and experiences to develop children's physical development. For example, children take part in weekly dance classes and football coaching. Staff use outside professionals to deliver specific sessions. Children thrive in the opportunity to practise their dance moves. They beam in delight when they use their 'pointy toes'. Children behave well. Staff have high expectations. They encourage children to share and take turns. For example, staff use lots of praise and value the importance of working together as a 'team'.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- enhance staff understanding of how to use their knowledge of what children know and can do to plan more precisely for their next steps in learning n strengthen the way in which changes to children's key persons are communicated to parents.
- 28 November 2023Good
- 6 December 2018Good
- 29 January 2016Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Plaistow Pre-School
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- 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.
- Do you have a place for a child of my age now? 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.