Day Nursery in Crawley
Crawley
Telephone: 01293 384144
102 Worth Road, Crawley RH10 7DU
Ofsted rating: Good – August 2023
Hours: 7.30am – 5.30pm (Monday – Friday)

At Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool in Crawley, we create a home-from-home environment where your child will feel safe, supported, and excited to learn.
Our experienced practitioners will take the time to understand your child’s unique personality, planning activities around their interests to ensure higher engagement and better developmental outcomes.
Our outdoor space provides plenty of opportunities for physical activities and exploration, with a range of resources like a slide, climbing equipment and trikes.
Your child will also benefit from lots of social interaction through collaborative play, outdoor adventures, and creative activities.
We are an inclusive setting with an onsite Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENDCo). We celebrate cultural diversity and integrate children from families with English as an Additional Language (EAL) into nursery life as much as possible.
We also run extra-curricular activities throughout the year, such as sports sessions led by ProTot Sports.
Contact us
- Manager name: Daniella Akpan
- Address: 102 Worth Rd, Crawley, RH10 7DU
- Phone number: 01293 384144
- Opening hours: Monday – Friday 7:30am – 5:30pm
Our Rooms

Baby Room ( 3 months – 2 years )
Our baby room is located on the first floor, with easy access to nappy changing facilities, allowing us to follow your child’s routine seamlessly.
We provide age-appropriate activities tailored to your child’s stage of development, such as playdough for building fine motor skills, water play for hand-eye coordination, and sensory baskets to enhance concentration and active learning.
Small world play also helps your child develop their imagination, social communication, and understanding of the world.
Toddler Room ( 2 – 3 years )
In our toddler room, your child will have the freedom to choose their own activities, which are carefully designed to support learning through play, while helping your child meet their developmental goals.
We encourage independence in many areas including toileting, and help your child learn social skills like sharing and good listening.
Regular group sing-alongs and creative exploration build confidence and foster communication, ensuring your child enjoys their time in nursery while developing key skills.


Preschool Room ( 3 – 5 years )
Our preschool room, divided into a home corner, building area, and main play area, is on the ground floor, giving your child free-flow movement to the garden and independent access to the toilets.
With an emphasis on school readiness, we focus on boosting your child’s independence and confidence, encouraging them to express themselves through communication, art, and role play, ensuring they feel prepared and excited for their transition to school.
Nursery Manager: Daniella Akpan
Daniella is an early years’ professional with over 16 years’ experience. She has worked as a practitioner, manager and nursery owner and, as a parent herself, has gained valuable insight as a nursery client.
Daniella is focused on achieving the best outcomes for every child who attends Little Explorers and supports her staff in developing their careers to maintain best practice and motivation.
Parking
There is a car park outside the nursery, along with additional free street parking nearby.

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What our parents say…

Little Explorers, Janes Lane, Burgess Hill:
Worlds End Pavilion, Jane’s Lane, Burgess Hill, RH15 0QJ
01444 241909
Little Explorers, Crawley:
102 Worth Rd, Crawley, RH10 7DU
01293 384144
Little Explorers, Royal George Road, Burgess Hill:
Royal George Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9SL
01444 675254