Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool

The Old Sawmills, Copyhold Lane, Haywards Heath RH16 1XT
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At Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Preschool, children aged 6 months to 5 years enjoy days filled with fun, learning, and care in a warm and nurturing environment. Conveniently located between Haywards Heath and Balcombe, with easy access from the A23, the nursery is set in the heart of mid-Sussex and housed in a beautiful and inviting setting.

The nursery has dedicated, inspiring rooms for Babies, Toddlers and Preschool. Although starting school may feel far away, the enriching and wellbeing-focused Bright Beginnings Curriculum, designed by Early Years specialists, ensures children are well-prepared. Rooted in the government’s EYFS framework, the curriculum combines diverse activities to support skill development and help children thrive, whether transitioning between rooms or getting ready for school.

The nursery’s woodland-themed design promotes learning inspired by nature. Its extensive garden includes a woodland walk that sparks imagination and exploration. A dedicated growing area allows children to plant, water, and care for fruit, vegetables, and herbs, helping them learn about healthy eating and nutrition.

Parents stay informed about their child’s activities and progress through the Family app, which provides regular updates and insights.

Families are invited to book a personal tour to discover how Rose Cottage Haywards Heath can support their childcare needs.
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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

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 52

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 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

Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool Reviews (56)

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Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool has a Review Score of 10 (9.951) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool has 56 reviews.

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Review from Sarah K (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend Rose Cottage Day Nursery Ltd! My daughter has been at Rose Cottage Day Nursery Ltd since she was eleven months old and is now three years old nearly four. She will be at Rose Cottage Day Nursery Ltd until she goes to school, so will have spent time in every room. The setting
is obviously fabulous and the outside space is such a huge positive but it’s also the staff that help make it fun, engaging and special for the children. This is evident from how happy my daughter is at nursery. The management on site is also great, quick, efficient and professional with any queries.
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Review from Kathryn W (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Rose Cottage Nursery for the past year and we are really impressed with how well he settled into the nursery. When I drop him off or pick him up he is happy, he gets excited when we talk about nursery at home or look at photos of him on Tapestry. Communication is very good from all
the staff particularly with COVID-19 precautions in place. Above all, as parents, we feel he is safe and his development encouraged whilst in their care and plan to send our youngest to the same nursery as a result.
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Review from Jenny (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been going to Rose Cottage since she was 11 months old, and she absolutely loves it! All the staff have been amazing and she has always been so happy and comfortable there. The outdoor space, and the amount of time that they spend outside on a daily basis, is just amazing. She loves
all the animals there and it's just such a lovely environment for children to grow and learn in. She is now 2 years old and her language and general development are coming on leaps and bounds, and I can really tell that her experiences and all the stimulation she gets from Rose Cottage is contributing so positively to her development. She also has food allergies, and the staff have been so great with managing that, being flexible and supportive and always keeping us informed. We couldn't be happier with our experience, and really want to thank all the staff for their hard work they do every day for all the children.
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Review from Katie (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could not recommend Rose Cottage more. The staff are extremely caring and attentive, creating fun projects for them all to take part in. Both of my kids love their time there and have formed great relationships with the team and fellow children. We love the outdoor space the nursery has and the fact
the kids get to interact and help care for the animals.
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Review from Zoe P (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We chose this nursery for many reasons, the outside space being one of them. Our little boy loves his time spent here and loves the animals and outdoor playtime; getting muddy and splashing in puddles! The key workers are so caring and lovely and he always has lots of fun with all his little friends.
We couldn’t recommend the nursery high enough!
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Review from Thea T (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't recommend Rose Cottage enough my daughter has been happy there since day one and all the staff are very kind and friendly. It's great to see and hear how many activities they do including the outside space and the animals. We are very happy with Rose Cottage thank you to all the staff for doing
such a great job.
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Review from Adam V (Father of Child) published on 16 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our Son has been so happy with the time he spent at Rose Cottage. He started in the baby room and progressed all the way to the toddler room, without a single bad moment for him. The staff have all been incredible and he talks about them and his key worker assigned to him all the time. The outdoor setting
with the small wood was perfect for his growing mind to explore with his friends, with plenty of muddy puddles, and a new castle fortress that he loved. We know that spending time at Rose Cottage has helped form wonderful golden memories in his early formative years in a special environment, learning to interact with other children under the watchful attention of a great team of nursery carers. We have a new-born who is already booked and registered with Rose Cottage; it is nice to know he will be going to enjoy the same experience as his older brother.
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Review from Leanne R (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nothing but good things to say about the nursery. My children love going. They're both very much outdoor kids so the garden and woods is amazing for them. The team are brilliant! My children have grown close with their keyworkers and other team members. They love all the activities the girls do with
them and are always coming home with pictures and projects they've done. Thank you for taking such good care of my babies.
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Review from Jennifer H (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has excelled throughout his tenure at Rose Cottage. He started when he was 11 months and has recently left to attend school. He absolutely loved his time at Rose Cottage and I believe it has contributed extensively to the fantastic, kind, interested, funny, lovely character he has grown into.
There are so many plus points to the place - from the fantastic outside woods to all the amazing animals - which he adored, to the wonderful space/ activities inside. Not to mention the wonderful staff - he has absolutely loved attending and has benefitted immensely from it. Thanks, Rose Cottage.
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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves going to nursery each week as Rose Cottage is such a welcoming, engaging and nurturing place. The unique forest setting makes it a very special nursery, along with the animals and we really value the amount of time my son spends outside exploring, playing and learning each day.
The staff are incredibly friendly and I really appreciate the time they take to discuss each day and answer any questions. It is clear they care about each individual child and take time to tailor activities to their interests. They have excellent resources and support with things such as potty training. My son comes home happy every day.
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Review from Henry G (Father of Child) published on 28 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Rose Cottage has exceeded our expectations from the moment our daughter began attending the nursery. She has now just started primary school and has settled in so well, which can be attributed to all the hard work that the team put to caring and developing the children. The play area outside is exceptional
for child development, and there is always something new and interesting at Rose Cottage to focus the kid's attention. I feel that the staff at Rose Cottage try to keep things fresh for the children whilst at the same time ensuring there is always that element of a safe, secure and familiar environment to return to each day.
The food is of a high standard, rarely has my child comes home hungry and in need of sustenance.
Our son turns one at the end of the year, and he will also attend Rose Cottage, and I have no doubt he will enjoy it as much as his sister has.
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Review from Steve (Father of Child) published on 18 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Where to start... Rose Cottage is simply a fantastic nursery! Every aspect of caring for your child is covered. The staff tailor their learning and care plan to each specific child whilst following a clearly laid out framework. Everything is geared to supporting and encouraging independence and individualism
which we love! Our son's sleep, speech, and general development have come on leaps and bounds thanks to the attentive and passionate staff. Our son loves Rose Cottage and talks about his friends and the things he gets up to constantly. There's pet Guinea pigs, chickens, goats and a lovely safe wooded area for the children to explore with their friends and key person. What more could you want?! I could go on and on, but I suggest you book a viewing appointment and go see for yourself...You'll not be disappointed!
Keep up the fantastic work Rose Cottage. We truly look forward to the next few years and seeing our little boy grow and develop.
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Review from Hannah N (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Rose Cottage is a light, airy nursery full of love and fun. My twins have absolutely adored their time here and the staff are amazing in every way.
The nursery was renovated in 2019, so everything is new and full of excitement for little ones. Rose Cottage is perfect for children who enjoy the outdoors.
They have a large garden that can be used in all weathers. They also have a huge woodland area for the children to play in with a large wooden castle with slide, a mud kitchen and water shoots!
Rose Cottage is also wonderful for children who love animals. They have two goats called Princess Coco and Lola Sparkles (I think!), Toffee and Popcorn the guinea pigs and chickens that they hatched from eggs this year - an experience that my girls loved!
I would recommend Rose Cottage to everyone. My twins have flourished in the setting and are now very much ready for school. The staff at Rose Cottage are absolute stars and loved by the children. We will miss them very much.
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Review from Poppy L (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to Rose Cottage since he was 18 months old and he’s now nearly five and he’s loved every moment there. It’s such a cosy, creative space with a fantastic outdoor/wooded area with lots of amazing animals. And the staff are second to none, supportive and nurturing and really make
the setting superb in every way. They’ve helped my son reach huge milestones, from learning to talk when initially his communication was delayed, to potty training, eating and dressing independently and becoming the confident, funny, amazing child he is today. They’ve really prepared him well for his next step going off to school and I couldn’t be more grateful.
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Review from Emily T (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Rose Cottage from age 1 to now 4 1/2 years. She has loved her time there, especially the animals and outdoor space. She is very fond of her keyworker and often doesn't want to come home at the end of the day, which speaks volumes. My daughter has a dairy allergy and the staff
are all brilliant at including her in all cooking activities with dairy-free alternatives so she never misses out. Thank you Rose Cottage, you are all amazing.
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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Rose cottage is an excellent nursery setting. My 18-month-old son has been going there since he was 8 months old. He is so happy there, he really enjoys playing outside in the woods.
The staff are all so lovely, kind and caring. My son has some complex allergies which have never been a concern with
them, they cater to his needs.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.951)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.951) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool 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 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 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 4.951 for Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool is calculated as follows: ( (137 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.951
  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 Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool is based on 12 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 52 number of registered child places is 10.4, which has been reached with 12 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 (2)

Georgia

Georgia

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hi, I am Georgia, and I have 10-year experience in childcare.


I enjoy helping the children to be the best they can be. My passion is outdoor play and getting my hands dirty looking after our animals.


In my spare time, I enjoy dancing and participating in exercise classes.

Megan

Megan

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2018

Hi I am Megan and I am the nursery's deputy manager. I have worked at Rose cottage for 6 years, I have worked my way up from apprentice to my role now as deputy manager.


I enjoy exploring sensory activities with the children and providing an enabling environment for them.

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