Cranbrook Independent Nursery & Pre-School - Buttercup Barn

Oldlands Barn, Haywards Heath Road, Balcombe, Haywards Heath RH17 6NL
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Type of Service

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

Person in Charge

  • Kelly Pearce (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 11

Total Places for Children

  • 56

Age Range

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

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
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Cranbrook Independent Nursery & Pre-School - Buttercup Barn Reviews (7)

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Cranbrook Independent Nursery & Pre-School - Buttercup Barn has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.213) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cranbrook Independent Nursery & Pre-School - Buttercup Barn has 7 reviews.

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Review from K K (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child started at this nursery at 1.5 years old, initially part-time, before moving to full-time care and pre-school. Throughout this transition, the nursery team were incredibly accommodating and flexible with schedule changes, which we truly appreciated.
The level of care has been excellent, with
a wide range of fun. We especially love the outings and visits to the local community, as well as the nursery's strong focus on keeping children close to nature. The little garden, chickens, and even worms are a wonderful way for children to learn hands-on about the natural world.
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!
Reply from kelly pearce, nursery manager at Cranbrook Independent Nursery & Pre-School - Buttercup BarnThank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We're so pleased that your child's journey with us, from part-time to full-time and into pre-school, has felt smooth and well supported. Flexibility and partnership with families are so important to us, so it's lovely to know this made a difference.

It's wonderful to hear how much you value our community outings and nature-based experiences. From the garden and chickens to the worms, we love giving children hands-on opportunities to explore and connect with the world around them.

We're also so glad the support with potty training and our after-hours family events have been helpful. Building a strong sense of community for both children and parents is something we truly cherish.

Your kind thanks will mean so much to the whole team, we're incredibly grateful for your trust and support
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Review from Zoe M (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Buttercup Barn now for 2 years. I couldn't praise the team there enough to anyone that will listen. They have created a whole second family for him and I am so grateful every day he is in safe, loving and fun hands.
You can tell from how he has learnt just how much time the team
spend helping them learn and grow.
Plus the extra time the team spend in helping all us parents - be that workshops, sharing information or just letting us bend their ears for advice.
My little girl will be joining this year and I am so excited for her to join the Buttercup family too!
Reply from kelly pearce, nursery manager at Cranbrook Independent Nursery & Pre-School - Buttercup BarnThank you so much for this incredibly kind and heartfelt review. Knowing that Buttercup Barn feels like a second family to your son truly means the world to us.
Were so proud to hear how much he has learned and grown during his time with us, and your appreciation for the care, fun, and learning our team provides will mean so much to everyone. Supporting parents as well as children is something we value greatly, so its lovely to hear that this has been helpful for you too.
Thank you for trusting us with your children were so excited to welcome your little girl later this year and continue your familys journey as part of the Buttercup family.
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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from kelly pearce, nursery manager at Cranbrook Independent Nursery & Pre-School - Buttercup BarnThank you for such a thoughtful and detailed review. Its wonderful to hear about your familys journey with Buttercup Barn and that all of your children have felt so at home here.
Were delighted that you value the care, activities, and experiences we offer from cooking and baking to making the most of our rural surroundings and allotment. Creating a true home from home environment is so important to us, and it means a great deal to know this has been felt by your family.
Thank you for your recommendation and continued trust in our team. Were very much looking forward to welcoming your youngest later this year.
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Review from Henry B (Father of Child) published on 6 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from kelly pearce, nursery manager at Cranbrook Independent Nursery & Pre-School - Buttercup BarnThank you so much for your lovely review. Were so pleased to hear that you feel Buttercup Barn is a safe, welcoming, and nurturing place for your child.
Knowing that our care, structure, and creative activities are helping children grow in confidence means so much to us. The team truly puts their heart into what they do, so your kind words will be greatly appreciated.
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Review from G C (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from kelly pearce, nursery manager at Cranbrook Independent Nursery & Pre-School - Buttercup BarnThank you so much for your kind feedback. Were delighted to hear how happy and confident your daughter is and that she loves coming into Buttercup Barn each morning.
Creating a calm, caring, and welcoming environment is so important to us, so it means a lot to know this has made such a positive difference. Thank you for trusting us were so glad you chose Buttercup Barn.
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Review from Sarah H (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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!
Reply from Kelly Pearce, nursery manager at Cranbrook Independent Nursery & Pre-School - Buttercup BarnThank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review. It has been an absolute pleasure to be part of your family's journey over the years, from those very early days right through to school readiness.
We're so proud to hear how well both of your girls have flourished at Buttercup Barn - that truly means everything to us. Our team will be so touched by your kind words about the care, communication, and the special events we love sharing with our families.
Families like yours are what make Buttercup Barn such a special place, and while we will be very sad to say goodbye this summer, we're so grateful for the trust you've placed in us. We wish your youngest every success as they move on to their next adventure and hope you'll always feel part of the Buttercup family.
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Review from L O (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from kelly pearce, nursery manager at Cranbrook Independent Nursery & Pre-School - Buttercup BarnThank you so much for this incredibly kind review. We are truly delighted to hear that Buttercup has been the right fit for your family and that you've felt welcomed and supported since joining us.
Creating a warm, nurturing environment with strong communication is something we value deeply, so it means a lot to hear that this has stood out to you. Kelly, Alicia, and the whole team will be so touched by your lovely words.
We're especially pleased that you've enjoyed our parent workshops and special events over the years - building strong partnerships with families is at the heart of what we do. Knowing that your child feels happy, loved, and secure with our team is the biggest compliment we could receive.
Thank you for trusting us, even with the extra journey, and we're so excited to welcome your second child to Buttercup when the time comes.
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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.213)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.213) out of 10 for Cranbrook Independent Nursery & Pre-School - Buttercup Barn 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 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 7 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 4.988 for Cranbrook Independent Nursery & Pre-School - Buttercup Barn is calculated as follows: ( (83 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 84 Ratings = 4.988
  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 4.225 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Cranbrook Independent Nursery & Pre-School - Buttercup Barn is based on 7 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 = 3.6
    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 56 number of registered child places is 11.2. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 11.2 = 0.625
  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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cranbrook Independent Nursery & Pre-School - Buttercup Barn

What is the Age Range of Children that Cranbrook Independent Nursery & Pre-School - Buttercup Barn accepts?

Cranbrook Independent Nursery & Pre-School - Buttercup Barn accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Cranbrook Independent Nursery & Pre-School - Buttercup Barn Open?

Cranbrook Independent Nursery & Pre-School - Buttercup Barn 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 Cranbrook Independent Nursery & Pre-School - Buttercup Barn have capacity for?

Cranbrook Independent Nursery & Pre-School - Buttercup Barn has capacity for a total of 56 Children.

How far is Cranbrook Independent Nursery & Pre-School - Buttercup Barn to the centre of Haywards Heath?

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

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