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Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery

The Circus, Seaville Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN23 6LJ
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Children have a thriving, warm and stimulating environment to learn and play.Josephine E(Mother of Child)
Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery, Eastbourne
All the staff are amazing, full of enthusiasm and they know all the childrenHelen(Mother of Child)
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Very friendly nursery. My daughter loves the staff and the activities that she joins in. IVania F(Mother of Child)
Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery, Eastbourne

Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery is a day nursery in a lovely old converted house close to the centre of Eastbourne offering warm, friendly and stimulating childcare, either full-time or part-time.

The nursery has bright and well-equipped rooms, full of things to keep your child happy and stimulated. There are lovely walled mature gardens where children can enjoy lots of outdoor play and exploration, especially in the nature area where they can...  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Sam Leeves(Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 21

Total Places for Children

  • 62

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday07:30-18:00
  • Tuesday07:30-18:00
  • Wednesday07:30-18:00
  • Thursday07:30-18:00
  • Friday07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees

2026 FEES FOR FULL DAYCARE NON-FUNDED:

Children aged 0 – 5 years: £354.00 per week / Day full (8 am–6 pm) £79.00 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 7:30 am up to 6:30 pm. 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 between Christmas and New Year and on bank holidays. No charge is made during scheduled nursery closures.

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Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery Reviews (107)

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Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.606) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery has 107 reviews.

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Review from A T (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Personally I feel the nursery needs to improve in documenting what the children have done throughout the day. I feel they should a designated person each day to document what the children, have eaten, drunk, what activities they have gotten up to. Because at present we don't seem to get much information. My son visit nursery twice a week for 10 hrs each and in those hours it would be nice to be able to actually see what he has been up to! I understand it can be busy but it shouldn't be hard to say what they have done on that day as you don't always receive a handover of the day when more than one parent is picking up their child at a time. Also when there's a photographer coming would be nice to be told what day they are coming as well. The girls are all lovely in the hut/beach room but I find we don't always get a full handover and don't always know the new starters names.

Reply from Rhiane Thripp, Social Media and Marketing Coordinator at Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery

Thank you so much for your feedback. I am so sorry to hear that you feel feedback and communication is limited. Partnerships with parents are really important to us so thank you for raising this, it really helps us to identify areas for improvement.

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Review from Laura P (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter starts school in September, so it's with sadness that her time at Bluebell Hill is coming to an end but I will always be grateful for the love and care she has received. Beach school, first aid, yoga, football and more, she's had such a wide range of experiences which I'm sure will help her thrive at school.

The staff take absolutely everything in their stride- extreme weather, mini bus of children and remain caring and upbeat- highly recommend!

Reply from Rhiane Thripp, Social Media and Marketing Coordinator at Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We are delighted to hear your daughter has enjoyed so many enriching experiences during her time with us and how our wonderful team has made such a positive impact on her early years journey! We are so grateful we were able to watch her...  

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Review from Benjamin P (Father of Child) published on 23 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son still attends Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery and we have been extremely pleased with the care and support he has received.
The staff are warm, friendly, and genuinely care about the children's wellbeing and development. Since attending, my son has grown in confidence, developed new skills, and always looks forward to going to nursery.
The team provides a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment with a wide range of activities that support learning through play. Communication with parents is excellent, and we are regularly updated on our son's progress and daily activities.

We feel reassured knowing our son is in such capable and caring hands. We would highly recommend Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery to other parents looking for a supportive and engaging childcare setting AMAZING

Reply from Rhiane Thripp, Social Media and Marketing Coordinator at Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery

Thank you for such a lovely review. We are thrilled to hear that your son has flourished during his time at the Hill, ensuring we provide a safe and engaging environment where children can grow and develop is so important to us! Your kind words about the team mean a great deal to us! :) Thank you for your recommendation and for being apart of our nursery community.

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Review from Chelsie K (Mother of Child) published on 16 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our little boy joined Bluebell Hill back in January 2026 when he was only 11

months old. It was such a hard transition going back to work and leaving our little boy, but Bluebell did a home visit and some settle sessions which were absolutely amazing. Our little boy has loved his (now) two days a week with his nursery class and he loves the varied enrichment and also all of the yummy food he gets. We can relax knowing he's safe and knowing he's having a blast. We get updates while he's at nursery and we get to speak to his nursery teachers at each pick up. It's an all round brilliant nursery and I'd recommend it to anyone.

Reply from Rhiane Thripp, Social Media and Marketing Coordinator at Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such lovely feedback, we are delighted to hear your little boy is thriving with us!

Starting nursery is a big step for both children and parents and we're so glad we are able to help and support you, your kind words help the team carry on providing...  

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Review from Jasmin H (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Both my little ones love it here. They feel safe and trust the staff. They accommodate their dietary needs really well and I love that nappies and formula is provided! It really helps to save time in the mornings.

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

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us this review. I will be sure to pass your review on to the staff and mangement team.

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Review from J A (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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We really like this nursery and its set-up. There is plenty of space for children to play outdoors, which is fantastic. The staff are well-trained, knowledgeable, and handle all kinds of situations in a professional manner. They always pay attention and address any concerns parents may have. I would definitely recommend this nursery.

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

Thank you for your wonderful review. We are pleased that you are happy with the nursery and the environment. We are always looking for ways to enhance our outdoor areas for the children. I know the Management and staff will be happy to read this review, and I will be sure to share this with them.

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Review from Erin F (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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Bluebell Hill have been fantastic with my little girl, she started nursery 2 days a week from 9 months old, and she's come on leaps and bounds since and enjoys all the activities the girls do with them! She always tries different foods, messy play (all the shops stuff!) I find it so easy they provide essentials, nappies wipes, cream etc so all I need to do is pack her some clothes to take with her!
Special shout-out to her key person who really supported her getting used to nursery, and another member of staff too. All the girls are lovely and show her kindness and care.
The manager is very helpful and friendly and answers any questions I have!

As a first time mum it was so scary sending her to nursery so young, but everyone made me feel at ease and I know she's being looked after and having a good time!

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

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required, and we are delighted that you are happy with the service our nursery provides for you and your daughter. We are so happy to hear that your daughter is settled and loves coming to nursery and...  

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Review from Becky G (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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I can't fault the staff at Bluebell Hill. My son had little time to prepare due to unforeseen circumstances but they were so brilliant and he's settled in brilliantly. He is always happy when I collect him, the staff are always chatty and positive and I have no hesitations in recommending them to anyone else.

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

Thank you, Becky, for your lovely review. Thank you for your positive comments regarding our nursery and staff, and for choosing our nursery to care for your son. It is always nice to hear words like chatty, positive, and happy to describe our staff. I will be sure to share this review with the team here.

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Review from Cara B (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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This nursery is fantastic. My son has been here for almost a year and my youngest is due to start next month. The staff are lovely and you can see how much the children like being with them and in the nursery setting.

We are kept up to date throughout the date through an app with what our child has eaten, photos and sleep logs etc. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone who is local.

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

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review. We are delighted that you are pleased with our nursery. We are glad that your son is thriving in our care, and we look forward to caring for your youngest soon. It is lovely to read such positive comments regarding our staff, we are so...  

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Review from C K (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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My 2 year old thoroughly loves going to nursery here. We drop him off and he'll walk in without saying good bye and never wants to leave on pick up!
The staff are fantastic, friendly approachable and always willing to do what they can.
Only on one occasion have I had a complaint, it was addressed immediately and has not happened again.
Outside space could do with updating but it's simply because it's well loved by all children all throughout the year.

I would very much recommend this nursery.

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Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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I recently moved to the area 5 months ago and am so pleased that I found Bluebell Hill. My little boy, once settled, absolutely loves it. You can really see how much the teachers care about the children which is so important. They do lots of fun activities with them and I have noticed, since starting, he has come on in leaps and bounds and is growing into such a happy confident little boy, which they have played a big part of. Anyone considering bluebell hill it comes highly recommended.

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

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you for your positive comments regarding our nursery and staff. It is so lovely that your son loves coming to nursery and how much he has grown in his confidence. We appreciate your kind...  

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Review from Clare M (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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My little girl loves going to nursery at Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery. She has only been going a short while and only does 1 day a week but she has adapted so well to her new environment. She has bonded well with all the staff. When we are walking towards the nursery, she gets so happy. She enjoys her food there too.

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

Thank you for your review. It makes us so happy to read how much your little girl has settled in and how much she loves to come to nursery. It is so lovely how well your daughter has bonded with the staff in such a short time. I will be sure to share this review with the staff team, thank you again for taking the time to write this review.

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Review from Evelyn A (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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I have my third child currently at the setting and they have been doing absolutely fantastic with the kids. My kids are always happy to return after their session and they learn new things every day in conjunction with making friends and improving social interactions.

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

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We are very pleased to hear how happy your children are at Bluebell Hill Nursery. Thank you for choosing our nursery and I will pass your review on to the staff and management team.

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Review from Georgia D (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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The staff have been so supportive to get our little one settled in the last nine months. We're so impressed with all the fun activities he does. He's learning so much and has gained so much confidence. We're so impressed with how well he is cared for with cuddles, sleep, food, being attentive to teething needs and all other needs and we can see how much he loves all the staff and the environment. Love all the messy play, hartbeeps and outdoor play they get to have. Plus so many updates throughout the day on the app!

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

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. It makes us so happy to hear how much your child loves the nursery, staff and all the activities we do and offer. It is always so nice to hear such wonderful feedback about our staff team as they all work so hard to ensure all the...  

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Review from Andreia O (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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Second child attending this nursery and the care is just as outstanding as with our first child. The staff are brilliant and have an amazing and caring relationship with the children. Could not ask for a better nursery.

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

Thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful review. We are pleased to hear that you are still happy with the nursery and it has been our pleasure caring for both of your children, thank you for choosing our nursery. I will be sure to share your feedback with the staff team.

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Review from Samuel S (Father of Child) published on 21 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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My son has been going to Bluebell Hill Nursery for over 2 years now. He suffers from epilepsy and has had difficulties with his speech and integration post-covid. I cannot state highly enough how well they have looked after every aspect of my son's care, including seizures, whilst he was on their premises. In every single interaction I have had, with every member of staff, they have gone above and beyond in their care of my son. I am not usually somebody who takes time out to write reviews but in this case, I felt compelled to. I wish that I could name-check members of staff for specific praise but they all deserve it. The support of the nursery and its dedicated staff has made a real difference in the life of our son and how he moves forward in the future. A big thank you to everyone at the nursery for all that you do.

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

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review. It means so much to us that your son is thriving in our care and that you are happy with our nursery's service. Thank you for your kind comments regarding our staff team, they all work extremely hard to ensure all the children...  

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Review from Adam R (Father of Child) published on 12 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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This is a well-run nursery with excellent members of staff. Both my sons go here and I wish they could go more often. My eldest has come along well since joining, with his amazing and dedicated key worker demonstrating such care and professionalism when managing his sensitivities. My younger son has not been attending for long, but I can already see he loves it here as well and the outdoor space in particular is perfect for him. The nursery has a focus on outdoor play and external activities which are perfect for my sons. From what I have observed, every member of staff is brilliant.

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

Thank you so much for your lovely review, and positive comments about our nursery and staff, who all work so hard. We are pleased your children love our nursery and have settled well. I will be sure to pass this review on to the staff team. Thank you again for taking the time to write this review.

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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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Cannot rate the nursery highly enough. The staff are so friendly and my child loves going to nursery.
It was incredibly important for me to feel comfortable enough to leave my child somewhere safe, secure and nurturing and I am so happy with Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery.

They engage in lots of different activities and learning styles and I have noticed a difference in my child's confidence and abilities.

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

Thank you so much for taking the time to write your review. We are pleased to hear you are happy with the nursery and that your child loves Bluebell Hill. Thank you for your positive comments regarding our nursery and staff, we are so proud of our team who work so hard to make a difference. Thank you for choosing our nursery and I will be sure to share this review with the team.

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Review from F B (Father of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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The nursery focuses on a lot of outdoor activities at beach school where they take the children out to the beach for a morning where they talk about nature, pollution and feelings. My child absolutely loves it. They are running a tadpole experiment where the children can watch tadpoles develop, looking at their faces light up when they talk about it. They have all sorts of pets come in as well. I am very pleased that I found this nursery.

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

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to write this review. It is so nice to hear how pleased you are with our nursery and how much your child loves all the fun activities we offer at our nursery. I know the staff will love to read this review, so thank you again, and I will be sure to share this with the team here.

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Review from Charlotte N (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Bluebell Hill have been brilliant since our daughter started there in January. We feel well-informed about what our daughter has done every visit and we love seeing the updates and photos on the parent portal. All of the staff are brilliant and it has a lovely family feel there. Can't recommend them enough!

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

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are so happy to hear how settled your daughter is and how much she loves nursery. Thank you for your positive comments regarding our nursery and staff. I will be sure to share your review with the staff team here.

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Meet the Team (4)

Sam Leeves
Sam LeevesJob Title:Nursery ManagerJoined: 2021

I have worked with children for the last 6 years and have been at Bluebell Hill for nearly 4 years now. I started as relief staff whilst completing my degree in early years education, and have since enjoyed progressing in my career and constantly building on my knowledge of the early years. I love being able to teach and inspire children every day, and mentoring staff in giving children the best possible experiences whilst at nursery.

I am also the nursery SENDco and am passionate about ensuring inclusion is at the heart of everything we do, working closely with families and children to ensure every child gets the best possible outcomes from their time with us!

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, walking my two dogs and going to the gym!

Chloe Hemsley
Chloe HemsleyJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2021

Chloe is our amazing Deputy Manager at Bluebell Hill. Chloe has worked in childcare for 8 years, gaining lots of experience with all ages. Chloe joined the Bluebell team in 2021 and is an asset to our management team.

Lauren Smith
Lauren SmithJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2025

Hi, I’m Lauren! I’ve been working in the Early Years for almost twenty years now. From the moment I left school, I knew I wanted to work with children, helping them learn, grow and develop. With a strong passion for learning environments for children, I’ve spent a considerable amount of time studying the Reggio Emilia philosophy, as well as the Montessori philosophy. I’ve worked in a variety of roles in the early years, including educator, SENCO, and additional adult for SEN children, as well as having previous experience as a Deputy Manager. I believe community is at the heart of a nursery school, as it takes a village to raise a child and building strong relationships with children and parents is the way to strengthen that community. When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family and my two children.

Harriet Crouch
Harriet CrouchJob Title:Group Operations ManagerJoined: 2021

Harriet is our fantastic Operations Manager. Harriet has over 16 years of experience working in the Early Years. Harriet 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 Hill Children's Nursery

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

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

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

Bluebell Hill 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 Hill Children's Nursery have capacity for?

Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery has capacity for a total of 62 Children.

How far is Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery to the centre of Eastbourne?

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

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