The Little Blue Door

New children's day nursery and preschool in the heart of Chichester, West Sussex. Opened 4 April 2016.

The Little Blue Door started from the belief that children learn and grow in an environment that feels like a home from home; a place that is friendly, warm and welcoming and somewhere that you neither want to leave nor wait to get back to.

I grew up in the Downs and know many of the families in Chichester, as well as the surrounding areas and so all of this inspired me to celebrate this local feel in a boutique setting. I am dedicated to making positive change and have spent all of my adult life working towards opening my own nursery to share my commitment and passion. For me, every child deserves the best start in life and these first important years are vital for building the foundations for a positive future and further education.

So now, what gets me out of bed is the chance to see our children’s smiling faces as they arrive happy first thing in the morning until their tired, but content faces wave goodbye at the end of the day.

At The Little Blue Door, we believe and know that learning has to be fun, creating many memorable moments for our children and setting them up for a future where they are excited about new challenges and opportunities. To make it work, I wanted to build a team of people around me who will truly live these same values and help me to foster this culture of love for the children.

I believe passionately in attracting, developing and retaining the best people to be part of the Little Blue Door and I have an ever-growing team who are very much a part of building the future of our setting.

We not only value our team but our parents too, by putting a lot of thought into how we can make the chance for their children to have a great start in life, as easy as possible. This includes flexibility and long hours, extra support, online learning journals and face-to-face progress reviews.

For the children, it’s home cooked meals, plenty of open and outdoor space and the best in learning opportunities. Our boutique setting isn’t only about a light and pleasant home to spend time in, but also about working with the experts to bring the best of interactive play to The Little Blue Door, to compliment the fun that can be created through imagination.

The Little Blue Door is fully Ofsted accredited and our team has a combined experience of over 70 years. Nestled on the outskirts of the city and always ready to welcome new faces to our family, we look forward to welcoming you.

Lucy