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The nursery operates from a well-appointed premises within a local centre, providing a secure, welcoming and purpose-designed environment for children from infancy through to pre-school age.
The setting offers a broad and balanced curriculum focused on nurturing confident, independent learners within a “home-from-home” environment. A key differentiator is its integration of outdoor learning, supporting children’s development through exploration and play. Children progress through carefully structured, age-specific rooms, ensuring tailored care and education at each stage of development.

Location

The nursery is located within a well-connected town in Sussex, benefiting from:

- A strong residential catchment with working families
- Accessibility via key local transport routes
- Consistent demand for quality childcare provision

Its location ensures convenience for parents while maintaining strong visibility and accessibility within the local area.

Internal Details

The nursery comprises a number of dedicated, age-specific rooms, typically including a Baby, Toddler and Pre-school room.

Facilities include:
- Sensory and soft play areas
- Creative and messy play environments
- Literacy and imaginative play zones
- Sleep, care and hygiene facilities

The internal layout supports both structured activities and free-flow learning, encouraging independence and exploration.

External Details

The setting benefits from secure outdoor play areas, including:

- Dedicated garden and courtyard spaces
- Areas for physical play and active exploration
- Outdoor learning environments aligned with nature-based activities

The nursery incorporates outdoor education into its offering, enhancing children’s development through hands-on experiences like beach and forest school.

The Opportunity

This represents an attractive opportunity to acquire a well-established nursery within a thriving residential catchment in Sussex. The setting benefits from a loyal client base and a consistent pipeline of enquiries, supported by its strong reputation and long-standing presence within the local community.
The nursery delivers a blended approach to early years education, combining structured learning with a nature-based curriculum, including outdoor experiential programmes.

Demand remains strong, with ongoing interest across all age groups and forward bookings already being secured, providing strong forward visibility of occupancy.
There is clear scope to further develop the business through optimisation of occupancy, refinement of fee structures, and expansion of ancillary services such as wraparound and holiday provision.
The owner is seeking a sale to allow her to focus on other interests.

Staff

The nursery benefits from a dedicated and experienced team, known for delivering high-quality care in a nurturing and supportive environment.

Feedback consistently highlights:

- Strong relationships between staff and children
- Effective communication with parents and a caring, inclusive approach tailored to individual needs

There is a manager in situ.

Trading Information

Turnover for the YE Aug 2025 of £777k and a corresponding EBITDA of £243k.

Trading Hours

Monday to Friday: 7:30am – 6:00pm
Operates for the majority of the year (excluding bank holidays)

Development Potential

There remains scope for continued growth, including:

- Increasing occupancy towards full capacity (circa 70 places)
- Further utilisation of existing space and facilities
- Expansion of wraparound and holiday provision
- Optimisation of fee levels in line with local market demand.

The nursery’s established brand, strong reputation, and differentiated offering provide a solid foundation for future expansion.

Regulatory

The nursery has been graded as \"Good\" by Ofsted. They are registered to take children from approx. 3 months to 5 yrs.

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