Loading...

Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery

The Goward Hall, Cade Street, Heathfield TN21 9BS
Bluebell Children's Nurseries Logo
Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery logo
A great nursery with friendly, caring staff.J Z(Father of Child)
Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery, Heathfield
Great care, healthy food, variety of creative activities and excellent communication with parents.Will R(Father of Child)
Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery, Heathfield
All the staff are so caring and take time to really get to know the children and their families.Cheryl P(Mother of Child)
Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery, Heathfield

Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery is a day nursery in part of a lovely old historic hall on the edge of Heathfield offering warm, friendly and stimulating childcare, either full-time or part-time.

The nursery is in an area which was once part of the Goward Hall and which has now been converted to provide a beautifully laid out nursery with its own private garden. The nursery is bright and airy and equipped...  

Funding & Fees

2025 FEES FOR FULL DAYCARE NON-FUNDED:

Children aged 0 – 5 years - Week full £360.00 per week / Day full (8 am –6 pm) £81.00 per day / Session morning (8 am-1 pm) £ 51.00 per session / Session afternoon (1 pm-6 pm) £51.00 per session.

Parents can book their child in to attend from 7:30am and up to 6:30pm. These are charged at £8.00 per half hour or part half hour.
Terms of Payment (please see our Terms and Conditions).
A non-refundable fee of £25 is payable on registration, along with an £80 refundable deposit for securing a place.
Fees are charged on a monthly basis.

Fees are payable monthly in advance, by standing order or BACS by the last day of the preceding month or by cheque by the 24th of the preceding month. The nursery closes at 1 pm Christmas Eve, for the period in between Christmas and New Year and on bank holidays. No charge is made during scheduled nursery closures.

Contact Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Charlotte Robinson & Georgia Connor (Nursery Managers)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 21

Total Places for Children

  • 50

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
  • Tuesday 07:30-18:00
  • Wednesday 07:30-18:00
  • Thursday 07:30-18:00
  • Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays 1x week at Christmas

Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery Reviews (69)

9.5

Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.507) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery has 69 reviews.

Filter Reviews
Overall Experience
Date Published
Reviewer Connection to Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery
Loading...
Showing 69 reviews matching selected criteria
Review from Lydia G (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
My daughter is almost 16 months and she has been attending since she was 13 months. She settled in really well and all the staff in the bunnies room were so welcoming and accomodating when she first started and helping her ease into the routine and specicially helped her nap in a new environment and she has gone from doing sport half an hour naps to longer 1/2 hour naps.
She always enjoys the acivties and on pick up i get a run down of how her day has been. Staff are good at updating food, naps and nappy changes that occur during the day so i can see at work and it gives me reassurance of how the day is going.

I have had no problems contacting staff for queries, and they have also contacted me about Alice when she is unwell, so i know she is in safe hands and being taken care off.

Reply from Carmen Weller, Project Coordinator at Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased your daughter has settled well in Bunnies. Thank you for your kind words about our staff team, who all work so hard to ensure that all children have a lovely nursery experience. I know the staff and management team will be so happy to read your review and thank you again for taking the time to write this.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Gina M (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

Absolutely brilliant nursery. Both of my children have loved Bluebell Wood. The staff are lovely, and they always go the extra mile to make sure the children are having a lovely time and are extremely well cared for. They often do extra events such as the Christmas decoration making and the summer party, and extra activies like yoga. The safety at the nursery is excellent with the gate system, and I have always felt confident having the children there. All the team are brilliant, and get to know the children and their needs so well. Would recommend to anyone! Thank you all at Bluebell Wood

Reply from Carmen Weller, Project Coordinator at Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are truly delighted to hear how much your children have enjoyed their time at Bluebell Wood. Our team works hard to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment, so it means a great deal to know that this has made a positive difference for your...  

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from B S (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
Great nursery, my child has really flourished since starting at Bluebell Wood.
The staff are really friendly and are always striving to do their best.
I always feel like any concerns may have are always listened to and acted on if needed.

Overall really happy with my experience of the last year my child has been there.

Reply from Carmen Weller, Project Coordinator at Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us this review. I know the stadd team will be thrilled to read your lovely comments, and I will be sure to pass this on to them. Thank you again.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from J L (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

My 3 children of different ages have been going to bluebell wood for over a year and all are always coming out very happy and joyfully talk about their day. All staff, beit baby room, toddler and older room all have catered well to my children's needs to date over the time they have spent there. They are warm and welcoming and a friendly team. They have recently made some great additions to the outdoor area.

Reply from Carmen Weller, Project Coordinator at Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery

We appreciate you taking the time to write your review. It is our pleasure to care for your three children, and thank you for choosing our nursery. Thank you for your kind and positive comments regarding our nursery and staff. I will be sure to share this review with the staff team here. Thank you again for taking the time to leave us your review.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Ellie M (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
We've been so pleased with Bluebell Wood Nursery. The staff are so so kind and lovely, and have made the whole transition of starting nursery for our little boy so easy. Three members of staff, in particular, (as well as all the other lovely ladies in the baby room) are just the best and are always finding lots of new activities for the little ones to enjoy.

Our son absolutely loves going, as soon as we arrive in the car park he is visibly excited to be there! We receive great updates, and tailored notes on his development too - really can't recommend the nursery enough. I was so worried going back to work (first time mum) but the whole process has been brilliant and I know my son is safe and happy - and learning loads too.

Reply from Carmen Weller, Project Coordinator at Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery

Thank you for your review. We value all the feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. We are pleased to hear that you are happy with the nursery. It is always nice to hear words like kind, lovely used to describe our staff. It's our pleasure caring for your child, we are so...  

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

My son has been at Bluebell Wood since he was 10 months old and he absolutely loves it! His key worker is wonderful with him, as are all the staff. Having the App to look at updates during the day is great, and I love it when a photo of him is uploaded and I can see just how much fun he is having. The nursery have also been very accommodating when trying to sort out a dietary issue. I know that when I drop him off, he is in safe hands and is well loved and cared for. I would highly recommend Bluebell Wood to anyone looking for a nursery.

Reply from Carmen Weller, Project Coordinator at Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to write your feedback. We are so pleased that your son has settled well at nursery, and pleased to hear that you are happy with the nursery. Thank you for your positive comments regarding our staff team, as they all work so hard to ensure that all the children...  

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Robyn O (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

From the moment we enrolled our daughter, we felt welcomed and supported. The staff are incredibly kind and genuinely care about each child's well-being. They keep us updated on our child's progress and most activities happening at the nursery, which gives us peace of mind. It's clear that they prioritise building a strong relationship with parents and that makes all the difference. It's such a relief to know that our child is in a nurturing environment where they can thrive. It's been a wonderful experience for our family!

Reply from Carmen Weller, Project Coordinator at Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. Hearing such kind words to describe our staff team is so lovely. I know the staff team will be thrilled with your feedback, and I will be sure to share this with the team.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Kelly H (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

Bluebell Wood are fantastic! They are so accommodating to each child and always take the time to discuss my child when needed. They are so bubbly and friendly too! I feel very happy that my child gets to spend her nursery days there! Thank you!

Reply from Carmen Weller, Project Coordinator at Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. It makes us so happy to read how happy you are with the service and care we provide. Thank you for your kind comments about our staff being bubbly and friendly. I will be sure to share this review with the staff team.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Charlotte G (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

My son started at Bluebell Wood after leaving his previous nursery. The staff ensured he settled in so well and seemed very lovely. They give a good handover when I pick him up and I am kept updated with the app. They make lovely art folders that the children bring home. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery.

Reply from Carmen Weller, Project Coordinator at Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write your review. It is our pleasure to look after your child. We are so proud of our team, who work hard to make a difference. I will be sure to pass this on to the staff team.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2024 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
Our 17 month old son has been attending Bluebell Wood for 6 months now and genuinely loves going in every day.
Our son does a range of activities including arts and crafts, music, messy and sensory play and time outdoors. His confidence with other children has really grown in the few months he has been attending.

Bluebell Wood is a genuinely caring and lovely atmosphere and I would only ever recommend them to other parents.

Reply from Carmen Weller, Project Coordinator at Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. It is lovely to read how much your son enjoys nursery and all the fun activities he enjoys. Thank you for your positive comments regarding how nice our nursery is, and that you would recommend Bluebell Wood to others. I will be sure to share this review with the team.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Emma R (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

Since my son joined this nursery all staff have been supportive to both him and me. Communication has been good. My son struggled to start but he is now showing more confidence and growth being here. I would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Carmen Weller, Project Coordinator at Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery

thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are so pleased to hear how happy you are with the communication and how supportive you and your son feel at our nursery. It is our pleasure to look after your son. We are so proud of our team, who all work so hard to make a difference. I will be sure to share this review with the staff team.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Sarah T (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

My daughter has been at Bluebell Wood since she was 20 months old and has thrived under the care of the staff. They are warm and caring and always have the best interests of the children at heart. We love the variety of activities both indoors and outdoors from creative play to role play learning and story time. She frequently doesn't want to leave at the end of the day because she loves it so much.

Reply from Carmen Weller, Project Coordinator at Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery

Thank you for your review. We appreciate and value all the feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. It is always nice to hear such positive comments about our staff, as we are so proud of our amazing team, who all work so hard to make a difference. It is so lovely to read...  

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Nicola J (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
Our son has been at Bluebell Wood since he was 12 months old and he leaves for school this year. He adores his time at nursery and we love to hear about all the activities he’s been up to when he comes home. The staff are wonderful, they get to know the children so well and they’ve really helped shape him into a confident and happy 3-year-old. He was a Covid baby, initially very shy and we were apprehensive about him starting school in September as he will be young in his year, but thanks to his time at Bluebell Wood we feel he’s fully equipped with all the skills he needs for school, he’s gained so much independence recently and he’s eager to learn new things.

We’ll be very sad to say goodbye in August but so grateful to the manager and all the team at Bluebell Wood for doing such a wonderful job in not only caring for him but having a significant impact on his development. Would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Carmen Weller, Project Coordinator at Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We appreciate your feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. We are so glad to hear that your child is thriving in our care; it has been our pleasure caring for your child since he was 12 months old, and it will be...  

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Charlotte B (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2023 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
I love this nursery! The staff are always quick to help and offer advice. My son's care has been consistent, with a key worker assigned to him which allows a constant flow of effective communication and support in areas that is needed specifically for him.
They support the children to gain confidence and independence in many ways for example: By learning to clean up after themselves and putting their leftovers in the bin.
The safety of the children is taken seriously, the nursery is fairly open plan, no phones are allowed out inside and no unauthorised people are allowed in the children's toilets. There are plenty of safety gates on the way out/in too.

There are regular invites to do play mornings etc and also a parent breakfast sometimes on drop off with coffees. Can't go wrong with that!

Reply from Carmen Weller, Project Coordinator at Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review. We are pleased to hear that you are happy with our nursery, and glad your child has gained confidence and independence. Thank you for your positive comments about the safety of our nursery and how much the staff have helped your son to...  

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from G R (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2023 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

We would not hesitate to recommend this wonderful nursery to anyone who is looking for a kind, personable and nurturing environment for their child. Our son has been welcomed with open arms since day one and it has been fantastic to see how the attentive staff in bunnies have played an instrumental role in his social and physical development. He enjoys lots of messy play, music time, outdoor play, arts and baking. A five star nursery with five star staff.

Reply from Carmen Weller, Project Coordinator at Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. It means so much to us to hear lovely words about our nursery and environment and how happy you are with our nursery. I know the staff and management will be happy to read your review and I will be sure to pass this on. Thank you again for your kind words.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Vicky G (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2023 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
My daughter has been attending Bluebell Wood for over a year now and she loves it. The staff are great and always come and tell me about her day when I pick her up.

She’s always full of beans by the end of the day and excited to tell me what she’s been up to. I’ll be very sad when it’s time for her to leave next year.

Reply from Carmen Weller, Project Coordinator at Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery

We appreciate you taking the time to leave your review. We are pleased to hear that you are happy with our nursery, and how much your daughter loves it. Thank you for your positive comments regarding our nursery staff. It's our pleasure caring for your daughter and thank you for choosing our nursery.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from G A (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2023 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
Great Nursery!
Amazing environment and so organised - my son loves his time there.
Good communication and very reassuring staff.
Great parent app and is updated throughout the day.

Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a nursery.

Reply from Carmen Weller, Project Coordinator at Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. It means so much to us to hear such wonderful feedback about our nursery and staff and how happy you are with the service that we provide. I will be sure to share your feedback with the management and staff team; thank you again for your kind words.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Kayley W (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2023 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

My little boy loved your nursery, you are so understanding and are a wonderful team. Never felt judged and there was always positive feedback. My little boy is non-verbal and you were amazing with him. We are sad to leave your nursery as we feel you are the best. Overall, very happy with the service you provide. Always have the children's best interests at heart. We loved the home visit and thought it was a lovely idea for you to get to know our boy. Thank you for everything.

Reply from Carmen Weller, Project Coordinator at Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We value all feedback and it is so lovely to read how much your little boy loved the nursery and how happy you are with the nursery. Thank you for your positive comments regarding our nursery and our amazing staff team. It was our pleasure caring...  

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Victoria B (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2023 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

Highly recommend Bluebell Nursery, has been wonderful for my daughter and she loves going and I have found them to be very accommodating for any parental needs, everyone who works there is friendly and helpful. Thank you, Bluebell team!

Reply from Carmen Weller, Project Coordinator at Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear how much your daughter loves the nursery and how happy you are with our excellent staff team, who all work hard to ensure all the children have a fantastic nursery experience. I will ensure to pass your review on to the nursery manager and staff team.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Georgia J (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2023 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

My daughter has been attending Bluebell Wood since November and absolutely loves it there! She’s formed a real bond with the staff there and they really understand her personality and what she likes and doesn’t like. It’s always going to be difficult returning to work after maternity leave but I truly feel like it’s been made so much easier by knowing how well looked after she is there.

Reply from Carmen Weller, Project Coordinator at Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are pleased to hear that your child is thriving in our care. It's always nice to hear how wonderful our staff are and how much they understand your child's personality as well as her likes and dislikes. Thank you again for your feedback.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money

Child Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

News (0) & Events (0)

News

There are no news items for Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery.

Upcoming Events

There are no upcoming events for Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery.

Awards / Recognitions (0)

There are currently no awards/recognitions posted yet for Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery.

Meet the Team (3)

Charlotte Robinson Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2019
Charlotte Robinson
Charlotte is our fabulous Nursery Manager at Bluebell Wood.

She joined the team in 2019. Charlotte studied at Canterbury University, where she gained her Level 6 in Early Childhood Studies. Charlotte loves working with children and is passionate about outdoor play and supporting children to build the skills to create lifelong friendships.

Lydia Rees - Webbe Job Title: Nursery Assistant Manager
Lydia Rees - Webbe

I have worked with children for almost 10 years now, & I love it & can't imagine doing anything else

My favourite aspect of childcare is watching the children grow and reach milestones throughout the nursery. I love the nurturing side of the job and ensuring that all of our children are kept safe and happy!

In my spare time, I love to watch films, I enjoy baking and spending time with my family and friends

Harriet Crouch Job Title: Group Operations Manager Joined: 2021
Harriet Crouch

Harriet is our fantastic Operations Manager. Harriet has over 16 years of experience working in the Early Years. She joined the Bluebell family as the Nursery Manager of Bluebell Wood and now as the Operations Manager, Harriet oversees the running of all three of our fabulous nurseries.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery accepts?

Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery Open?

Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery have capacity for?

Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery has capacity for a total of 50 Children.

How far is Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery to the centre of Heathfield?

1.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery has an Enhanced Service - more info.