Four settings. One shared approach.
From baby rooms to pre-school, each Mini Explorers setting has its own character and community — while sharing the same ethos of play, outdoor exploration and close family partnership. Not sure which is right for you? Here's how they compare.
| Setting | Ages | Pattern | Hours | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graffham Nursery | 18 months – 4 years | Term time only | 8am–4pm | Petworth |
| Fittleworth Nursery | 3 months – 4 years | All year or term time | 8am–5pm | Fittleworth |
| Pulborough Nursery | 3 months – 2.5 years | All year or term time | 8am–5pm | Swan View, Pulborough |
| Pulborough Pre-school | 2 – 4 years | Term time only | 8am–4pm | St Mary's School, Pulborough |
Graffham Nursery
18mo – 4yrs · Term time only, 8am–4pm · Ofsted URN 2750712
A welcoming, sessional setting in the heart of Graffham with a strong focus on outdoor play, local exploration and building the confidence children need for school. Term-time sessions run 8am–4pm, with funded hours and EPP enrichment activities available.
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Fittleworth Nursery
3mo – 4yrs · All year or term time, 8am–5pm · Ofsted URN 2750292
Full day care from tiny babies right through to school readiness, in a warm village setting with a dedicated baby room and daily outdoor learning. Open 50 weeks a year, with the choice of all-year or term-time-only places.
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Pulborough Nursery
3mo – 2.5yrs · All year or term time, 8am–5pm · Ofsted URN 2707973
A calm, nurturing home for our youngest explorers at Swan View, built around sensory experiences and responsive, one-to-one style care. Open 50 weeks a year, with the choice of all-year or term-time-only places.
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Pulborough Pre-school
2 – 4yrs · Term time only, 8am–4pm · Ofsted URN 2653094
A sessional pre-school based at St Mary's School, Link Lane, focused on building independence, friendships and the essential skills for a confident start to school.
View Pulborough Pre-schoolWhich Mini Explorers setting is right for my child's age? +
Pulborough Nursery takes children from 3 months to 2.5 years; Fittleworth Nursery takes 3 months to 4 years; Graffham Nursery takes 18 months to 4 years; and Pulborough Pre-school takes 2 to 4 years. If your child could fit more than one, the best next step is to book a visit and compare the feel of each in person.
Do you accept 15 and 30 hours government funding? +
Yes — all four settings accept the Universal 15 hours, and the working parent 15 and 30 hours entitlements from 9 months. Funding can be taken over 38 weeks (term time) or, at Fittleworth Nursery and Pulborough Nursery, stretched over 50 weeks (all year round).
Are all Mini Explorers settings Ofsted registered? +
Yes, each of our four settings is individually registered with Ofsted and follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
Can I use my funded hours across more than one setting? +
Yes, you're welcome to split your child's 15 or 30 funded hours across separate Mini Explorers settings — just let us know how you'd like the hours spread so we can plan accordingly.
Ready to find the right fit?
We'd love to welcome you for a visit and show you around the setting you're considering — no question is too small.
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