Elan Day Nursery, Haywards Heath

59 Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DR
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Elan Day Nursery in Haywards Heath offers high-quality Early Years care and education for children aged 3 months to 3 years. Recently refurbished, the setting features bright, airy rooms, engaging play spaces, and a spacious garden with year-round access. The nursery provides a nurturing environment guided by the Froebel approach, with enriching activities including Make & Bake, Tatty Bumpkins yoga, Boogie Mites music, and Forest School. Children benefit from freshly prepared meals by an on-site chef, local outings, and seamless transitions to Elan Preschool just steps away. With a dedicated, experienced team, inclusive SEN support, and strong parent partnerships via the Famly App, Elan creates a calm, homely atmosphere where children can confidently learn, explore, and grow. Conveniently located behind Haywards Heath station, it’s the perfect start for young learners.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Georgia (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 26

Total Places for Children

  • 72

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Elan Day Nursery, Haywards Heath Reviews (85)

9.9

Elan Day Nursery, Haywards Heath has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.868) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Elan Day Nursery, Haywards Heath has 85 reviews.

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Review from Kat A (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can not recommend Elan highly enough. My son is due to leave for school September and I am so grateful for their input into his development since he joined at aged 7 months. The bond and memories the teachers create with the children is incredible.
I was initially concerned about the lack of outside
space at the nursery site but both sites make good use of the park and going for walks.
Their response to the COVID situation has been incredibly professional as well as flexible, the protocols they have in place significantly reduced any doubts I had.
Whilst COVID means I am now working from home for the foreseeable future, proximity to the station is less important, however, I have not hesitated in sending my youngest. Five sessions in and the team have done an amazing job of getting her settled.
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Review from Lora W (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Elan for the past year and is currently absolutely loving life in the Explorers Room. Being brand new to the area, I visited quite a few nurseries and there was pretty much no competition for me in picking Elan. It had by far the best feel and the welcoming nature of all the staff
I met during my visit was so reassuring. I was very apprehensive as we were moving to a new area, house etc but Elan could not have made this easier for us. My son's key person treats him like her own, he adores her and doesn't stop telling me about all the things they've done that day. He comes back absolutely covered in glitter/paint/sticky things/food and a huge smile on his face. I couldn't want more from a nursery, I know he is getting the best care and I couldn't want more then knowing he is happy and in safe hands while I have to go to work. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Elan to anyone looking for a nursery setting for their child.
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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Elan since May 2019, my husband and I have been really impressed by the level of care and overall quality of management, especially in terms of their conduct during the pandemic. I would not hesitate to recommend this nursery wholeheartedly and really endorse the absolutely fantastic
care they give.
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Review from Kirsty L (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has settled really well at Elan (she's in toddlers). She loves the staff there and is happy when we come to collect her. The app is great, we love being able to check in throughout the day. Though there isn't a big play space outside there's a big park across the road and staff are great
at taking them out for activities where they can enjoy playing outside.
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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been at Elan since he was 14 months. Now he is 31 months old. Throughout this time, the care and attention my little one got is outstanding. Staff are well trained and almost everyone is very pleasant. My little one has been learning since day 1 and it surprises us how quickly his IQ level
and understanding is improving with time. Food is great at Elan, lots of outdoor activities (parks/woods) for kids as there is not much outdoor play area. My son loves his carers and knows everyone with their names as they genuinely care and indulge with kids. As a parent, I get time to time updates and have parent meetings with staff. I would surely recommend Elan to any new parent who wants their child to grow in a safe, caring, educational, fun and loving environment.
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Review from Fiona M (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Elan since she was 11 months old in September 2018. Right from the start they have been so accommodating to myself and my husband as shift workers and nothing is too much trouble. Our daughter adores nursery and refers to the staff as her best friends. It is like a home from
home. I work in a safeguarding role and I am constantly impressed by Elans standards when caring for our daughter. We feel very lucky that our daughter is at Elan and we have no concerns with how she develops and learns whilst under their care. The staff are so invested in the children, it's a real joy to see. They don't have much outdoor space but the children are out in the woods and parks exploring every day, which I prefer as it's great for their imaginations. I would highly recommend Elan to any friends or family considering sending their child to nursery.
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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves Elan Day Nursery she has come on leaps and bounds! The staff are absolutely fantastic very welcoming and give an excellent level of care for my daughter. They take the children on outdoor adventures which my daughter loves. She has learnt so much. She always comes out with a smile
on her face. Best nursery in Haywards Heath!
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Review from Megha A (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband and I are very pleased with the nursery. My son enjoys spending time there so much that he wants to go there on weekends as well. I am also happy with the individual care they offer. He took longer than usual to start walking. So the physician recommended a few simple exercises which the
practitioners made him do regularly. They accommodate sessions like Yoga, little kickers for an extra fee which is great as it helps them develop additional skills. They also visit parks, libraries, supermarkets which is great. I have noticed that it's not just the key worker but every carer seems to care and spend time with him, that he has developed a strong bond with the majority of them.
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Review from Richard W (Father of Child) published on 16 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We currently have our second child at the nursery and have always been impressed with the care they provide.
Both our boys have really enjoyed their time at the nursery, and grown very close to their nursery teachers and keyworkers. We have really appreciated their kindness and support. Thank you Elan,
keel up the good work!
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Review from Anna H (Mother of Child) published on 15 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my sons have been to Elan, with my youngest currently in the toddler room there. We initially went as I was commuting so it was convenient but I no longer need a nursery near the station, and still wouldn’t choose to go anywhere else. The staff are all warm, attentive and really get to know
the kids inside out. As babies; staff were happy to go with our individual routine/preferences (eg nap times, baby-led weaning, ways of settling to sleep). They were also amazing with my eldest when he potty trained and went through the “terrible twos”. They’ve also responded brilliantly throughout COVID-19, which has been essential to me as I’m a keyworker. There was a bit of disruption when they went through a change of management, but the current team are fantastic, and we are very happy there.
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Review from Fran S (Mother of Child) published on 15 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my sons have attended Elan Day nursery and preschool since they were 10 and 11 months old. Probably the best review I can give is that when I pick up, he is full of beans and stories and very tired! It may be perceived that the day nursery has limited outside space but the staff more than makeup
for this by taking them on daily outings from the nursery. Before lockdown, this included going to the local supermarket and attending rhyme time at the library. Since lockdown, adventures into the local park and woodland. I really like the app that provides us with details throughout the day including what the children have eaten and toilet activity. I am very impressed with how the nursery has adjusted following their re-opening. Thank you all!
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Review from Jessica T (Mother of Child) published on 15 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Elan nursery have completely calmed my anxiety and put my mind at ease.
I was so relieved to see how seriously they all took social distancing; even though I wasn’t able to drop my son upstairs in the baby room, it showed me just how careful the staff are being. I’m completely confident
that a nursery is a safe place for him to be.
Thank you so much to all the staff at Elan nursery for the work that they do and making a difficult transition so much easier for us parents.
I’m so proud that Elan is our nursery - both my children love it!
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Review from Sarah (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Elan for just over a year, and we have been extremely impressed with it. She settled in easily and has enjoyed a wide range of activities - we can’t compete at home. She is clearly thriving and has an excellent relationship with the friendly staff who clearly understand her
needs and development. We would thoroughly recommend.
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Review from Lyn (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I used both sites of Haywards Heath Elan for my son and will do the same for my daughter. As a key worker, I have been exceptionally impressed with the service they have provided throughout the recent pandemic. They really have put the children's (and parents) needs first, ensuring they are happy and
safe, taking into account social, emotional and educational needs.
Great leadership from the relatively new manager and consistent first-class genuine care from the nursery team. I currently cannot fault them. Thank you Elan as my daughter always looks forward to her days with you.
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Review from Barbara T (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Elan Nursery are an absolute credit to them. They go above and beyond to make sure our children have all the educational and emotional support they need to develop their little characters. My little boy has really developed in his thinking, his speaking, his sociability, very quickly, soon
after joining Elan. We are so grateful for all Elan Nursery for all they do for our little ones. The premises are always clean, bright, colourful and welcoming. I am so comfortable and rest assured when I am at work knowing our little one is at Elan.
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Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Elan Day Nursery since she was 1 year old. She is currently in the pre-school and I couldn't be happier with the care she receives. Elan is a fun, safe and nurturing environment for my daughter but she is also encouraged to build her self-care, independence and social skills.
Staff are friendly and approachable and it is clear they all enjoy working at Elan and really care about the well being and happiness of the children in their care.
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Review from Yoko D (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Elan is a superb nursery. My daughter's been attending Elan for the last two years, from six months old and she absolutely loves nursery. She loves her main carer and her friends there. She’s learnt a lot and builds her confidence through their daily activities.
Pros:
- Fantastic staff with genuine
passion and care for their work and children
- The location, the hours, and the flexibility for extra days/hours
- Amazing food. All meals made on the day, on-site by a prof chef
- They often go to Clair Park and do lots of activities in the woods, field, and playground
- Regular feeds on child’s activities via an app, often with photos
- Summary of their child’s day during pick up time
- Lots of multicultural activities. Many staff are bilingual and everyone is open-minded for cultural differences
- They tailor the days to your child’s need, ie. started potty training early but they were happy to work with it
Cons:
- Car and buggy parks are tight
- Some activities come at an extra cost
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Review from David R (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery and preschool. Staff are amazing. I can't tell you how much my son enjoys his time there.
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Review from Jessica B (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so happy to send my daughter to Elan nursery. There are a lot of staff who are all very friendly. There are plenty of fun and educational toys. The staff do lots of activities with the children, such as singing, messy play and even taking the children on outings to the library, park and supermarket.
We get updates on our daughters day via the app, which gives a lot of detail on how much she has eaten, her nappy changes, and what activities she has partaken in. I feel like my daughter is really well looked after and she learns so many different skills.
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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Elan is a great nursery. My son enjoyed three years here and was well prepared for school. My daughter currently attends the nursery and enjoys her time there. They do something different every day and all of the staff are excellent. The outdoor space is small however the children are taken out daily
to either the park opposite or somewhere else in the local area. We get daily feedback and photos throughout the day and I always feel confident that my child is well looked after.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.868)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.868) out of 10 for Elan Day Nursery, Haywards Heath is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.868 for Elan Day Nursery, Haywards Heath is calculated as follows: ( (238 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 272 Ratings = 4.868
  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 Elan Day Nursery, Haywards Heath is based on 23 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 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 72 number of registered child places is 14.4, which has been reached with 23 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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Georgia

Georgia

Job Title: Nursery Manager

With nearly 10 years of experience in the Early Years sector, Georgia has grown her career from apprentice to Nursery Manager, achieving her Level 2 and 3 qualifications and excelling in roles such as practitioner, team leader, and deputy. She brings a wealth of expertise and is passionate about creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive. Georgia is a hands-on leader who loves being involved in children’s learning and play while maintaining an open-door policy for staff and parents.

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