Day Nurseries Owned by Cranbrook Independent Nursery & Pre-School in West Sussex

3. Just recently refurbished gardens, air conditioner and thick blinds for very hot days, safe access to the outside space, green location.

Making the decision as to where to send your children for nursery is a massive one, but I can honestly say that we both feel it's the best decision we could have made.

Staff always welcome with a smile. Daughter is always very excited to go to nursery. Staff are very passionate about their job and making sure the children are happy and content. A very Morden space with great equipment and the food is amazing and centred around a healthy approach. We are incredibly happy our daughter goes to this nursery.

So far our experience has been great! Our son has settled very well at the nursery and it's a joy watching him evolve and grow. The staff are very helpful, caring and approachable and we get regular updates on our son. The nursery is also well-maintained and our son seems to enjoy the meals which are freshly prepared as well!

I highly recommend this nursery, my baby has been here since she was 14 months old. I will never forget when we did our first settle session, that emotional moment and the little kit prepared by the nursery with kind words, snacks and little things to make the moment lighter. Louise and all the team are very professional, we are incredibly happy and so is our baby.

Now she absolutely loves going, asks to see her friends, and seems so happy and confident there. She is truly thriving, and her speech and confidence have come on so well since she started. We're really grateful for the care, patience and reassurance the team have shown - it's made such a difference for both of us.

We were also very grateful for the support with potty training. Another great initiative are the "after-hours" family activities. These events give parents the chance to meet other families and to see how the children interact - which is absolutely lovely. A huge thank you to Kelly, Alicia, Emma, Glory, Asalee, Vincene, Neeve, Yyulia, Katie, Diane and the wole passionate team!

Our kids have been at the nursery for over two years. Both have grown so much in that time and we are forever greatful for the young people they have grown into with the support of everyone at Ivy Cottage. Both Rome and Amelia, Love the staff, enjoy nursery and both really happy and have been very well supported by the team there. We are very proud of the little people they have turned into and the continued support we have had.

I am so pleased we found this nursery! The staff are so kind and caring and my little boy loves the nursery. We feel he is in safe hands and learning so much from his days at nursery! Jodie and her team should be so proud of all the magic they make for the children of all ages and the positive difference they are making.

My little girl will be joining this year and I am so excited for her to join the Buttercup family too!

Buttercup Barn is a wonderful village nursery and pre-school. We have a son currently at the pre school and our older daughter also attended there. Our youngest will start later this year. The team put on so many thoughtful activities for the children and provide a loving home from home environment. The food is freshly made on site and the kids even get regular opportunities to help with cooking and baking. They make the most of their lovely rural setting by going on regular walks and using the allotment next to the nursery. We have been very happy with the setting for our children and would highly recommend it.

Buttercup Barn Nursery and Preschool is a truly lovely place. The staff are warm, caring, and genuinely invested in each child's happiness and development. The environment feels safe, welcoming, and well-structured, with plenty of fun, creative activities that help children learn and grow with confidence. It's clear they put a lot of heart into what they do, and it really shows.

Buttercup Barn is such a wonderful nursery and the staff are kind, passionate and caring. It's a calm, welcoming environment and my daughter has grown so much in confidence since starting. We're so happy we chose this nursery. My daughter comes home happy and absolutely loves going into the setting every morning.

I contacted Ivy Cottage after having a terrible experience with another nursery and they have been incredible. As well as being so warm and loving with my little boy they were also very welcoming and understanding about how anxious I was feeling. All the staff appear to have a genuine love for what they do and they speak about my son with the same pride and care that I speak about him, which makes me feel at ease. I look forward to hearing all the fun things he has done at nursery that day either on the app or at the handover with his key-worker. Jodie, the nursery manager, and Natasha, the deputy manager are also very welcoming and know every single child who attends their nursery. I couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery.

Both my children have gone through Buttercup Barn from 9 months through to school (my youngest leaves in summer) and I cannot praise the nursery enough. All of the staff are lovely and treat the children with such care. Staff are friendly to parents and very communicative and are constantly coming up with creative ways to involve the parents - from Mother and Father's day events, bedtime story events etc. Both my girls have really flourished at the Barn and I will be sad to leave in the summer!

We joined Buttercup Nursery after trying another nursery, and it's been the best decision. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and communication is excellent-both in person and via email with staff, manager Kelly, and deputy Alisha. The nursery runs parent workshops full of helpful advice and organizes memorable events over the years. The teachers are fantastic-well-trained, caring, and much loved by our child. Even though it's a bit far from home, we wouldn't send our child anywhere else, and we're excited for our second to join too.

We couldn't be happier with our experience so far and would highly recommend Ivy Cottage Nur

Every day when I drop her off & pick her up she is so happy now, smiling at all the staff. Her learning has come on leaps & bounds. They do so many different activities there& are always thinking of ways to include parents & Grandparents with their events. Thank you Ivy Cottage

All the nursery staff have been so welcoming I really can't fault them also the amazing manager Jodie Day is definitely a credit to Ivy cottage and I really can't wait to watch my daughters journey with cranbrook Ivy cottage!

Ivy Cottage has been a wonderful nursery for my child who has been attending there for nearly 2 years (since Jan 2024). The manager is exceptional, she's always welcoming and communicates well. The whole team is great, and our child is happy and truly blossoming. We have also enrolled our 5 month old who will be starting in the baby room next year. Couldn't ask for more!