Dream Childcare

Dream Childcare, located in Bognor Regis within the Arun District Council, offers an exceptional "home from home" childcare experience. This esteemed after-school club and nursery provides a truly safe, trusted, and welcoming environment where children aged from approximately 10 months up to school age can thrive. Parents consistently praise the warm atmosphere that helps children feel secure and settled, fostering effective learning and joyful engagement.

With a dedicated team of 10 mostly qualified, Ofsted-registered staff, including key workers, children are in incredibly capable and secure hands, forming strong bonds and receiving outstanding support. The team’s extensive expertise includes First Aid, Child Protection, Makaton Level 2, and experience supporting children with diverse needs such as Peg Feeding, Deafness, Down Syndrome, and Epilepsy. Dream Childcare offers a huge range of stimulating activities designed to suit the individual needs of each child, from creative crafts and baking to messy play and reading time. A strong focus on outdoor play is evident, with regular trips to local parks, the duck pond, the beach, farms, woods, and attractions like soft play centres, the Zoo, and the Sealife Centre.

These engaging outdoor adventures significantly contribute to children's overall physical development, coordination, and help them build fitness while enjoying active fun. Following the EYFS framework, the club excels at nurturing children's self-assurance and confidence, empowering them with a strong sense of self ready for future academic steps. Many families credit Dream Childcare for their children's smooth and happy transition to school, noting their enhanced self-belief and readiness.

Children also love creating beautiful, meaningful keepsakes and handcrafted mementos through diverse artistic projects, providing unique treasures for families. Opening hours are flexible from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with a competitive hourly rate of £5.50 which includes a healthy, freshly cooked lunch, tea, and unlimited nutritious snacks. The club is also registered to accept government Free Entitlement funding, making quality childcare accessible. Parents consistently highlight the excellent, proactive communication from Dream Childcare, appreciating regular updates, photos, and prompt responses to any questions or concerns.

This ensures strong parental involvement, giving families peace of mind and keeping them closely connected to their child's day and developmental progress. Dream Childcare is truly a place where children feel cherished, build lasting friendships, and develop essential skills in a nurturing, fun, and safe environment.