Snowdrop House Montessori Nursery

Franklands Village, Haywards Heath RH16 3RS
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8.8 85 Reviews
  • Snowdrop House Montessori Nursery, Haywards Heath
Welcome to the Snowdrop House Montessori Nursery.

Joined to Snowdrop House is a purpose-built safe play area with separate baby garden. The nursery has many shaded areas and a covered area for sand and water play and is ideally located next to a park with open fields and woodland at the back, providing a perfect space for picnics, nature walks and also sports days.

Inside Snowdrop House there are two fully equipped Montessori classrooms, with fully qualified Montessori teachers helping the children to reach their full potential.

The main focus for the oldest children is to prepare for school and life. They also have Lavender, Daisy, Buttercup and Violet rooms on the ground floor together with a Rainbow room and garden room which features an indoor slide and doors leading to the garden for inside/outside playtime.

Upstairs is the baby seedlings suite for the youngest babies to feel safe and nurtured, including a traditional cot room for peaceful rest time, changing areas and dedicated milk kitchen. The Rose room is for older babies and contains a wonderful large soft play area, resources and activities to stimulate their learning.

Snowdrop House is part of the Snowdrop House Montessori Group which offers high-quality care and education in Haywards Heath.
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Funding & Fees

Full Day Care Fees 0–2 Years: £94.60 per day (08:00–18:00) 2–3 Years: £94.60 per day (08:00–18:00) Over 3 Years: £89.65 per day (08:00–18:00) Government funding is available and can be used to reduce daily fees. Further information is available on our website, or you can call and speak with our knowledgeable nursery team. We’re here to ensure you receive all the support and funding you’re entitled to. Please note, fee information is correct as of Dec 2025.

For fee information, contact the Nursery directly.

Contact Snowdrop House Montessori Nursery to get a personalised quote.

Contact Snowdrop House Montessori Nursery to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sharn (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 45

Total Places for Children

  • 120

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, 1 week at Christmas & the last week in August

Snowdrop House Montessori Nursery Reviews (85)

8.8

Snowdrop House Montessori Nursery has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.796) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Snowdrop House Montessori Nursery has 85 reviews.

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Review from F K (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Snowdrop for 9-months and really loves it. The staff are very friendly, really professional and very nurturing. The facilities and cleanliness are also great, and they offer an incredibly varied amount of activities every day. They have a great app that updates us on how
the children are getting on, and the staff always let us know what they have got up to throughout the day with excellent photos. It is lovely to see my daughter develop and progress so well. I have recommended Snowdrop to friends whose children now attend and am very happy that I found such a great nursery!
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Review from Andrew F (Father of Child) published on 31 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves Snowdrop House. The staff are professional and caring and have nurtured my son's development since he started a year ago. He has come on so much and the variety of activities help children learn all sorts of things that help them grow. My son has a speech delay and the team have
worked with me to help with this and his language is really coming on. The food on offer for the children is great, healthy and varied. All soiled clothes are bagged up, we get photos and a daily report of how he has been. It’s a wonderful place and I feel lucky that my son has a great nursery to help prepare him for school. Thanks to all the fantastic staff, I can work with the knowledge my son is being cared for and nurtured.
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Review from Jane A (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has spent two wonderful years at Snowdrop and during the pandemic, they have been excellent. The standards of cleanliness are extremely high and they were quick to implement safety measures. They do so many amazing activities, my son has really excelled in his language, maths, and play skills.
We will be very sad to leave now he is starting school. The staff are all lovely and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery.
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Review from Katia S (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery and environment. Very friendly staff, great activities for the children. Peace of mind for us parents, as we know our children are well looked after. My daughter loves going there in the morning.
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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has loved her time at Snowdrop, we have been impressed by the range of activities and imagination that goes into planning things for the children.


The staff are kind and caring and there is a family feel. We have felt confident our daughter is in good hands and see her develop and learn

new skills and gain independence.
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Review from Annabel C (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely child-centred nursery.
Very professionally run.
My child settled here quickly, and they’ve been very supportive of his development.
I would be very happy to recommend it to friends and family.
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Review from Kimberley H (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with Snowdrop House Nursery. Such a friendly, professional, nurturing and exciting environment. Our daughter looks forward to going each week and enjoys talking about her friends and the wonderful, caring and enthusiastic staff there. There is a great range of activities and good
communication through the home learning diary and end of day catch up. We have enjoyed watching our daughter flourish and grow in confidence throughout her time there.
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Review from Viicky V (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is so friendly and organised. Our twin boys come out so happy, clean and exhausted! The staff are always so enthusiastic about their day. Their soiled clothes are bagged, all their belongings come home and are never lost and each day their daily journals are always filled in. This nursery
goes above and beyond and clearly care about the children. I highly recommend them.
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Review from Helen F (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A nourishing environment with lovely staff who have helped our daughter grow in confidence and ability. We will miss Snowdrop Nursery next year when she goes to school - it is an excellent and safe place to send your child to.
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Review from Debbie L (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been here since they opened, and we have had absolutely no concerns with the care or opportunities provided to him.
He is beyond excited to go and is eager to share his experiences at pick up.
The focus on varied and enjoyable experiences is very apparent, which is testimony to the enthusiasm
shown by the staff.
The staff show care, nurture and compassion, but also seem to know all the children, not just those in the room they teach in.
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Review from Katie H (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child began attending the nursery in the middle of the pandemic. They had only been cared for by us, so it was a big step trusting someone else to care for them.
We were immediately reassured and very happy with the care and, it has been lovely seeing our child make new friendships with other
children and form new relationships with staff.
There is a large variety of activities, and we really enjoy seeing the daily updates via the app and handover book. We have loved all the pictures and cards they have bought home and always look forward to the next one.
We would highly recommend this nursery to others and look forward to the years to come.
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Review from Gilly F (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is extremely happy to go to nursery every morning. We feel that she is learning lots and really enjoying herself. The nursery is well managed, and communication is fluid. We are impressed with everything to date.
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Review from Janina M (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Snowdrop House has been a great nursery for both of my sons. All the team are fantastic, and create a fun, caring, environment for the children, and have been so dependable throughout the pandemic.


The facilities at Snowdrop are great, and I love that there are different spaces and rooms, including

the library, sensory room and garden.
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Review from Natalia S (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We cannot praise Snowdrop House enough! We sent our little girl there when she turned one, full of fear and trepidation, especially as this coincided with the height of the Covid pandemic. We needn’t have worried. She settled in really quickly and has a fantastic time each day (some days she’s not all
that keen on heading home afterwards!). The staff are wonderful; they ensure that our daughter is lovingly looked after, well-fed (the way to her heart is definitely through her stomach!), and fully entertained. We love seeing photos and videos of her happy little face on the app - thank you so much for taking such great care of her. She really has a ball each day!
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Review from Sarah E (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a fantastic nursery that my son absolutely loved! Can't fault it. A great environment with lots of imaginative play and learning. Looking forward to my littlest having the same great experience when he starts.
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Review from Krystal-Ann I (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An outstanding nursery, always putting the children’s needs, care, safety and learning first. Going above and beyond to do what’s best every time. My son loves going to nursery and is flourishing there!
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Review from Yulia B (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery with extremely caring and lovely staff. Friendly atmosphere for children where they can learn and grow. My daughter had a lot of fun in Snowdrop House.
Reply from Sharn Smith, Group Manager at Snowdrop House Montessori NurseryThank you for your kind and lovely feedback, which we are so grateful for.
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Review from Charlotte C (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter goes in smiling and comes out smiling even bigger, which is the most important thing to me as her mother, knowing she's happy and looked after. The quality of care is outstanding, and the staff are friendly and focused on the best interests of the children at all times. The facilities and
equipment are to a very high standard and led by children's ability and interest. No complaints at all, only praise.
Reply from Sharn Smith, Group Manager at Snowdrop House Montessori NurseryThank you for your kind feedback, which has been gratefully received.
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Review from Jessica A (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son joined this nursery at the age of one and has loved being here.
All the staff are fantastic, and he absolutely loves coming here!
We will be joining our youngest son in September and feel very happy with how everything is run and the overall nursery itself!
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Review from Louise H (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Snowdrop House since April 2020, and she absolutely loves it. All the staff are really friendly, encouraging and supportive of not only the children but the parents too. We see our daughter develop so much in short timescales. We have regular updates from the nursery via
their app, her written diary and phone calls from the nursery. The nursery has been so accommodating to our changing needs throughout the pandemic. I always know my daughter is safe, well looked after, and most of all, having fun. We wouldn't want our daughter to go anywhere else. The management is great; they are always a pleasure to talk to and extremely efficient. I have already booked our newborn to join his sister next year.
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Current Review Score: 8.8 (8.796)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.8 (8.796) out of 10 for Snowdrop House Montessori Nursery 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 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.9 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 4.904 for Snowdrop House Montessori Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (76 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 83 Ratings = 4.904
  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 3.892 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Snowdrop House Montessori Nursery 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 120 number of registered child places is 24. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 24 = 0.292
  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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Sharn

Sharn

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2010

Hello, I’m Sharn. I’m a nurturing and dedicated manager with the Snowdrop House Group. With over 20 years' experience in nurseries, my journey has been driven by hard work and commitment, leading me from deputy manager to Senior Early Years Manager. I continue to evaluate and progress my own learning and have recently completed by level 5 lead practitioner qualification. I am truly passionate about supporting families and fostering environments where children can thrive. My goal is to give every child the best possible start in life through loving care and quality education.

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