Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery

The Circus, Seaville Drive, Eastbourne BN23 6LJ
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9.8 104 Reviews
  • 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 look for bugs, birds and plants.

The nursery and gardens are completely enclosed and security is paramount. Located in a quiet residential road just off St Anthony’s Avenue in Eastbourne, it is close to Sovereign Harbour, Langney and Hampden Park and easily accessible from the town centre.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

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

Funding & Fees

  • 2025 FEES - Children aged 0 – 5 years: £340.00 per week / Day full (8 am–6 pm) £76.00 per day / Session morning (8 am-1 pm) £49.00 per session / Session afternoon (1 pm-6 pm) £49.00 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.

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 & 1 week at Christmas

Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery Reviews (104)

9.8

Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.837) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery has 104 reviews.

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Review from Hannah M (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was so apprehensive about my little one starting nursery as he is my pride and joy, however all of the staff at Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery made me feel so happy and at ease about leaving him in their care.
I feel as though they always go the extra mile in everything they do, which is extremely
reassuring as a first time mum!
Management were fantastic at answering all of my questions and making the process as smooth as possible!
I couldn't recommend Bluebell Hill enough!
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Review from Tracy M (Grandmother of Child) published on 9 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff take great care of the children and they always pass on information on collection. Great communication and really care about the children. They play games and interact with the children focussing on their development, be it physical development or social interactions. Great feedback and regular
updates.
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Review from Helen (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Bluebell Hill since I returned to work from maternity leave - 3 years ago! She has always been very well looked after and enjoys her time there. I looked at so many nurseries, the thought of leaving my baby with strangers was awful, but Bluebell had a family feel to it which
was why I chose it and I haven’t been disappointed. My daughter feels loved and has developed really well. She enjoys going to nursery and has made lots of friends. All the staff are amazing, full of enthusiasm and they know all the children individually. I can’t recommend this nursery enough.
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Review from Karl C (Father of Child) published on 14 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great staff and nursery. My daughter really likes coming and wakes up early every nursery morning.
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Review from Scott S (Father of Child) published on 24 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been really happy with the nursery, the staff are really lovely, friendly and caring. She is always happy when we leave her and enjoys the time she has there! I would highly recommend this nursery to parents looking for a place for their child.
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Review from Leighanne C (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest daughter came to this nursery five years ago, I thought it was a lovely nursery with very nice staff. Any help needed just ask the office, my daughter settled in very quickly and we were all made to feel very welcome. My daughter enjoys all the activities here and loves everything in the gardens.
My daughter also enjoys learning French, so overall we would recommend this nursery.
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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has recently started at Bluebell Hill nursery. We were given the opportunity to have lots of taster sessions so I could settle him in. He seems to be really enjoying it and loves playing in the garden outside. The staff are kind and understanding and the manager is very sweet. Suffering from
anxiety isn’t easy but the colleagues are always insisting on calling in if I ever need to and they always put my mind at ease. Overall his experience so far has been lovely and I’m sure it will only get better. Thank you to all the staff who are working hard to make sure it’s a fun, safe atmosphere.
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Review from Stephen C (Father of Child) published on 8 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter really enjoys going to nursery. Many aspects of her behaviour have improved along with her communication skills since she began attending. The staff are caring, considerate and encouraging towards our daughter and they all know her by her name. Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery has proved
to be a great stepping-stone in preparation for her starting school. I would highly recommend parents to consider this nursery for their children.
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Review from M Z (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since joining Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery my daughter has developed in so many ways. She is much more confident and loves the teachers very much.
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Review from Denise B (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has come on leaps and bounds since joining Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery in April 2017. Her speech has come on brilliantly. She loves all the staff that care for her whilst attending the nursery.
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Review from Georgie H (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has just moved up to Caterpillar group and is slowly adjusting because he loved his old Bumblebee class.


The staff are excellent and seem to really like my son which is a comfort when dropping him off.


My son loves his nursery!

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Review from Angela T (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very impressed with the care my son receives at Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery. Our son has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and the high level of support he has received has enabled him to develop further than we could have imagined. We only hope he will receive a similar level of support
when he starts school so this can continue.
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Review from Rebecca C (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I moved my son to Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery as my son was very unsettled at his old nursery. Well, he has come on so much in the last 6 months. He is learning social skills, speech, behaviour and general well-being. My partner and I are so pleased with his progress.


The staff are warm and

friendly, they listen when I have concerns, they help when I am not sure, they get on well with my child and understand his needs. I am very happy leaving my child in their care!
Reply from Clair Coope, Operations manager at Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review. I am so pleased that your son has settled in and is progressing well. It's really rewarding for the staff to receive parents reviews. It's great to hear that the…read more
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Review from Rebecca D (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We have had a great time at the nursery. We have settled in well and learning lots.
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Review from Perry G (Father of Child) published on 13 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has settled in with no problems. The staff have been great and the communication has been fantastic.
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Review from M L (Father of Child) published on 13 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery manager always takes the time to say 'Hello', is friendly, approachable and will always have the time to talk back to me if I need to chat with her about something.
Staff within the rooms are welcoming and will always comfort my children if upset.
The nursery is always looking to create
an environment to stimulate and engage the children by developing role play concerns and buying new toys and equipment.
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Review from Josephine E (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children currently attend Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery. Both of them very much enjoy their time there, feel confident and secure and have flourished under their care. We have been blessed with key workers who genuinely care and are interested in my children and provided the best possible
care. Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery has been accommodating to our individual needs and has done all they can to fit around our personal family needs. Management has always been efficient and friendly and runs the nursery well. Children have a thriving, warm and stimulating environment to learn and play.
Reply from Clair Coope, Operations Manager at Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery
Thank you Josephine for a lovely review, The team always appreciate great feedback. We are pleased that you are happy with the care.
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Review from Karla N (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery.
My daughter has progressed immensely since joining.
The staff are all extremely lovely and all know each child's name, even if they have never been their carer.
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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is a wonderful setting. All of the staff are always happy, welcoming and clearly love what they do.
My daughter settled in very quickly and is now thriving. This is thanks to all of the nursery staff providing the best care for her.
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Review from Emma P (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The fabulous team at Bluebell Hill have been wonderful whilst my son has been settling in over the last eight weeks.
They have got to know him as an individual and have paid particularly good attention to helping us both with our separation anxiety. They are energetic and confident practitioners,
who clearly enjoy their roles.
As a family we couldn't be happier with the care and attention they have shown our son and we look forward to him enjoying his future at the nursery.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.837)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.837) out of 10 for Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.837 for Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (195 Excellents x 5) + (28 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 227 Ratings = 4.837
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery is based on 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 62 number of registered child places is 12.4, which has been reached with 19 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (3)

Sam

Sam Leeves

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 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

Chloe Hemsley

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 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.

Harriet

Harriet Crouch

Job Title: Group Operations Manager Joined: 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.

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