Bunny Run Child Care Centre Ltd

The Drive, Hellingly, Hailsham BN27 4EP
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  • Bunny Run Child Care Centre Ltd, Hailsham
Bunny Run Childcare is a well-established nursery and pre-school providing exceptional care and education for children aged from birth to five years. Proudly family-run for over 30 years, it is one of the largest independent nurseries in East Sussex.

Nestled in the heart of rural Hellingly, the setting spans an impressive five acres of private woodland. This unique natural environment offers a rich variety of outdoor learning experiences, including an on-site forest school, dedicated play areas, and opportunities for children to explore, discover, and thrive in nature.

At Bunny Run Childcare, children benefit from a nurturing, home-from-home atmosphere where strong, positive relationships between staff create a warm and caring environment. The experienced team is passionate about supporting every child’s development, helping them build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Fresh, nutritious meals are provided daily by Zebedees, a trusted local catering company specialising in wholesome food for young children.

The nursery is deeply rooted in the local community, with regular outings and day trips that enrich the children’s learning and sense of belonging. Bunny Run Childcare also maintains strong links with nearby primary schools, offering extended support to ensure a smooth and confident transition into the next stage of education.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Bunny Run Childcare Centre Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Anne Lawrence (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 37

Total Places for Children

  • 140

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • We offer both term-time only and stretched 30-hour funding options to suit different family needs.


    Optional charges apply for meals and early start sessions on funded days. On non-funded days, fees include meals and early starts as standard.


    If you would like to find out more or discuss the best option for your family, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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 & Christmas

Parking

  • Accessible parking on site.

Bunny Run Child Care Centre Ltd Reviews (38)

9.6

Bunny Run Child Care Centre Ltd has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.592) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bunny Run Child Care Centre Ltd has 38 reviews.

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Review from V T (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy with our experience at Bunny Run. All the staff make you feel like your child is the most important. Excellent facilities and activities, staff approachable and knowledgable. We could not be happier to send our son here. All of the staff have worked above and beyond, especially during
this pandemic, to make things as normal as possible.
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Review from Gary P (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are extremely happy with the progress our son has made while attending the Bunny Run. He looks forward to attending and is always happy when we pick him up after a day there. The staff are very kind and friendly, and the admin staff keep us updated constantly regarding our son or any changes in his
care. I would recommend the Bunny Run to any parents who are thinking about a nursery for their child.
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Review from M J (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have sent both our children to Bunny Run and couldn't praise the setting high enough. The facilities are excellent and the staff are lovely and the broad learning is brilliant. We will be sad for our littlest to finish but know, thanks to Bunny Run he will be ready for school.
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Review from Rebecca P (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is in the Owls and he has the most amazing time at Bunny Run. The staff are really wonderful, so approachable and always have the children's best interests at heart. The outside space is just amazing and was one of the main things that sold it to myself and my son. He always seems to have so
much fun, he loves being outdoors come rain or shine. And he is always so excited to be there and see his friends and the lovely teachers. He has come on in leaps and bounds since attending.
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Review from Rebecca W (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been very impressed with Bunny Run ever since our child started. We are thrilled to see our sons progression and he has loved every minute. They are very professional and in our opinion, they are the best. Our son was a picky eater when he started but now trys almost anything. He also had trouble
with his speech but Bunny Run have helped and encouraged him to speak non stop.
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Review from R A (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Bunny Run put a great deal of effort into the care and stimulation of the children. The activities they do are great fun and also help the children to improve skills and gain valuable self-esteem. It is such a bonus to have the woods available and the forest school. They are clearly doing
a great job as the children are so happy there.
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Review from H P (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery both children love it and the staff go above and beyond.
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Review from Helen M (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent childcare facility. The staff are warm and welcoming and have been brilliant over the past few months during the pandemic. They offer a wide variety of activities and provide regular, detailed reports of our child's progress. Our daughter loves going here.
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Review from E H (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are always very friendly. It is a lovely setting and I have 2 boys who attend the nursery and they both love it.
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Review from H G (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started nursery in December 2020. She was 8 months old so I was extremely nervous, but she loves it. The staff were so accommodating and lovely they still are. We are always sent photos of what she has been doing which is really reassuring that she really is loving nursery. Even during these
difficult times, all the staff members continue to have a smile on their faces every time I drop off and collect my baby I would highly recommend the Bunny Run to everyone.
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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic, nurturing, learning environment. Lovely caring staff our daughter loves it. A home from home.
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Review from N S (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our children have thrived at Bunny Run and have both grown to be interactive, social and happy children. The staff are all friendly, supportive and willing to help. My daughter is currently in Owls and is constantly learning new things and she loves the outdoor space especially the woods.
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Review from C H (Father of Child) published on 18 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are really friendly and kids interests are always at their focus point. My child and I love how different days hold different activities even going outside when it's raining.
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Review from Leanne T (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff at Bunny Run Child Care Centre & Schools Out go above and beyond to ensure the children feel happy and settled within the setting. They take great care and attention to meet the individual child's needs and know the extra information, such as family, events, birthdays to add that extra
personal touch. Bunny Run staff provide great support and information so we can support our children's learning journey at home with ideas and suggestions of how we can support our children.
The facilities at Bunny Run, especially the outside area, is always being redesigned and updated to improve the children's learning and fun.
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Review from Emma (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our daughters have gone through Bunny Run and our youngest is in her final year. They have both loved their time there. The setting is beautiful and perfect for children that love the outdoors. The staff are so nurturing and provide a fun and caring environment for all ages. It really is like
a second home for the children. I would happily recommend them to any parent! I feel their safety and pastoral needs are met in every aspect.
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Review from Amie (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending the nursery now for nearly 3 years and I cannot recommend Bunny Run highly enough. She attends 4 full days a week and often asks on her days off whether she can go to nursery and is sad when I pick her up! She thrives from the routine the nursery set, her days are varied
and as parents, we love the fact they encourage the children to spend as much time as possible outside regardless of the weather. Our daughter has been given the freedom to develop her own personality whilst setting boundaries and I'm sure she would not be the confident child she is now had it not been for the nursery.
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Review from Anna C (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bunny Run are amazing, they looked after our son 7 years ago and still remember him now, and they currently look after our little girl. She loves it, is full of smiles when I drop her off and pick her up. They get the best of everything, from inside play and learning to outside play and learning, which
for us was/is great as we don’t have a garden. She loves the food too. Cannot fault the staff at all, all very friendly and helpful and most been there for years, which is great. They certainly give us peace of mind she is safe at nursery. Would definitely recommend.
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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend Bunny Run! Both my children have been there and sadly my youngest is in his last year there. Both attended since they were 11 months old. The staff are friendly, the boys loved the whole Bunny Run team, every staff member from admin to all carers and volunteers. They have been
very professional and I genuinely feel they care about each and every child that is under their care. My children have learnt so much from going to Bunny Run and have created strong bonds with other children. My oldest is in year 1 now and still is really close to those he went to nursery with. I couldn’t be happier with how they have helped raise my children in a calm, caring, safe place! Thank you to all at Bunny Run!
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.592)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.592) out of 10 for Bunny Run Child Care Centre Ltd is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 17 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 4.985 for Bunny Run Child Care Centre Ltd is calculated as follows: ( (200 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 203 Ratings = 4.985
  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 4.607 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bunny Run Child Care Centre Ltd is based on 17 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 140 number of registered child places is 28. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 28 = 0.607
  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)

Anne

Anne Lawrence

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2021

With over 40 years of experience and a BA in Early Childhood Studies, I have dedicated my career to ensuring the best outcomes for young children. I'm passionate about creating nurturing, stimulating environments where every child can thrive. I believe strongly in the importance of working in close partnership with parents to support each child's development and well-being.


At home, I'm a proud mum to two grown-up sons in their 30s, a doting grandmother to a beautiful granddaughter, and the happy owner of two lively dogs, Boo and Gus.

Hannah

Hannah McDonald

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager Joined: 2017

I've worked in early years education since I was 17, and it's been more than just a career—it's a true passion. Supporting young children as they grow, learn, and thrive is incredibly rewarding, and I’m dedicated to creating nurturing environments where every child can flourish. As a parent of two young children myself, I understand how important those early experiences are, and I bring both professional expertise and personal insight to everything I do.

Carlie

Carlie Ahcioglu

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager Joined: 2019

I've worked in childcare ever since leaving college, drawn to the joy and fulfilment that comes from supporting young children in their early development. After spending four years living in Turkey, I returned to the UK and was welcomed back to the same nursery I’d worked at before—proof of how much I value the team and the meaningful work we do. Now, as a parent myself, I bring a fresh perspective and even deeper empathy to my role. I find it incredibly rewarding to help nurture the next generation, both in my professional life and at home.

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