Country Mice Nursery

Rear of St Peters School, Station Road, Cowfold, Horsham RH13 8DA
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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Country Mice Day Nursery
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned

Person in Charge

  • Lisa Hillier (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 6

Registered Charity Number

  • 1000764

Total Places for Children

  • 22

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Before School Club, 8am - 9am £7
    Morning session, 9am-12pm £20
    Afternoon Session 12pm-3pm £20
    After School Club, 3pm-6pm £15

  • Free Entitlement can be used across all sessions
    No additional fees or hidden costs
    Childcare vouchers & Tax free childcare codes accepted

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-15:00

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Parking

  • There is no parking directly outside the nursery. Parking is available on the main road and in near by roads.

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Country Mice Nursery Reviews (20)

9.5

Country Mice Nursery has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.500) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Country Mice Nursery has 20 reviews.

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Review from Natalie F (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has done her first year at Country Mice and I've been extremely happy with all the staff, they are all so welcoming and friendly, always smiling. They have been extremely supportive and always have time to listen when I've needed their support. My daughter settled really quickly which
was a surprise as she's never been left before outside of friends or family, so the fact she settled within a couple of weeks was amazing (she did 2 morning's a week). When I pick her up she comes out very happy and looks forward to going back. I can't recommend Country Mice enough. My son will be starting in September and I'm excited to see how he thrives too.
Reply from Lisa Hillier, Nursery Head at Country Mice Nursery
Thank you for your review! It's been amazing to get to know your family & we are thrilled to know you are happy and supported, our door is always open, we can't wait to continue watching your little…read more
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Review from Emma S (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending this nursary for the past year. Previously she was at a couple of other nurseries. Nothing has compared to how incredible this nurary and the staff has been. There are the same members of staff, with no huge staff turn over. They are all incredibly skilled at there job and
accommodating to all requests of needs. My child has SEND needs, and nothing is too much for them to accommodate, support and welcome her. It really is a brilliant setting with incredible staff.
Reply from Lisa Hillier, Nursery Head at Country Mice Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to review us, its great to know we have having a positive impact on your family, thank you for choosing us x
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Review from Anna S (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have absolutely loved our time at Country Mice pre-school. They've shown nothing but love, kindness and support to my boy. He's thrived and flourished there. Would highly recommend this setting for a more intimate family vibe.
Reply from Lisa Hillier, Nursery Head at Country Mice Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to review us, it is greatly appreciated. We have loved being a part of your journey, thank you for choosing us x
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Review from Kelly V (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Country Mice is genuinely such a special place - full of joy and special people! - and the care and attention which my daughter has received is second-to-none.


The team are amazing, patient, full of knowledge and I actually feel like they genuinely love and care for each child, it's not just a job

that pays the bills to them.


The atmosphere is wonderful, it's colourful there is a huge amount of equipment for the children to play with. The activities staff organise for the children are really fun and exciting.


My daughter has now finished her time at Country Mice and I'm absolutely gutted I love this nursery it brings me to tears.


Without a doubt i highly recommend Country Mice at Cowfold.

Reply from Lisa Hillier, Nursery Head at Country Mice Nursery
Thank you for your wonderful review, it brings such happiness to us, to know we have made a positive impact on your family, thank you
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Review from Tilly L (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started at country mice just after he turned 2 and has just finished ready for big school. He has enjoyed every single moment. Us as parents would recommend Country Mice to everyone , the staff are incredible always going above and beyond for the children, parents / carers. The setting is beautiful
with the most wonderful range of things to suit each and every child.
Best nursery around by far! Thank you to the amazing team for taking such good care of our son over the years.
Reply from Lisa Hillier, Nursery Head at Country Mice Nursery
Thank you for your review, Its been wonderful taking care of your son and we wish him all the best at his journey at big school! x
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Review from James C (Father of Child) published on 2 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children (11 and 4) have attended this nursery and on both of their durations spent here, it has been fantastic. The staff are really great and engaging with the children. Lovely outdoor play areas with different sensory stations to explore. The nursery is always clean and well-kept. My child
really enjoys his time here, which is reassuring for me to know he feels safe and happy. Can not recommend this place enough!
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Review from Kirsty C (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Country Mice Nursery. I have been very happy throughout the four years of care they have offered my two children. All the staff are very friendly, and both children have enjoyed their time at nursery. The nursery ate organised and creative with its topic themes and
activities. Children are able to learn and have fun in a safe environment.
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Review from Louise S (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience of Country Mice Nursery has always been fantastic. We are always kept informed of everything the children get up to during their visits and any target goals they reach. I'd recommend this setting to all of my friends and will miss it when my daughter leaves for Primary School.
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Review from Janine B (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Country Mice Nursery has been a nurturing and wonderful setting for both my children. They are always very attentive and it's a caring environment. I would 100% recommend Country Mice Nursery to anyone looking for childcare.
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Review from Rebecca L (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Country Mice has provided both of my children such a safe warm friendly environment to start their learning. Both my girls are so happy there. The staff are professional, very friendly and always there to help, even with problems outside of pre-school. I couldn't recommend them enough.
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Review from Siobhan I (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Country Mice Nursery is a wonderful local nursery with caring and enthusiastic staff. The support and individual feedback our child has received is really beneficial in his learning and developmental progress. The activities are varied and clearly follow a well-thought-out curriculum. Our child’s happiness
and well-being are paramount with any issues raised quickly and professionally, which allay any concerns we have as parents. We will definitely be sending our second child to the nursery and would recommend to friends, family and anyone without hesitation!
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Country Mice Nursery is a fantastic place for two to five year olds'. The staff are very caring, very fun and work exceedingly hard to pitch activities so your child is engaged, learns loads but above all loves and wants to attend nursery. My older son was very well prepared for school but only ever
though he was playing. My younger son is really well looked after.
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Review from T H (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sending your first child to school is always daunting. At Country Mice Nursery I feel so reassured to be leaving her in a safe, friendly environment. She comes out of nursery only ever really happy and telling me what a fun day she has had. Definitely will be using this nursery for all her siblings!
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Review from I J (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Country Mice Nursery for the past eighteen months. We have always found the nursery to be excellent in every way and she loves her three days a week there. They have prepared her beautifully for big school in September.
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Review from Adam C (Father of Child) published on 22 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been fortunate enough to have two children go to Country Mice Nursery over the last few years and both of them have enjoyed every minute of their time there. For our first child, it was all about developing social interaction skills with other children ahead of school. She felt happy from day
one and met some amazing children and made some hopefully, lifelong friends. It's testament to the manager and staff's ability to make an environment that the children relax into and they are promoted to be kind to one another. For our second child, it has been about helping develop his speech and learning to carry out tasks ready for his start of school. He was behind other children by quite some way but the nursery have always been supportive and helping him immensely. We never felt judged as parents. We'd happily recommend Country Mice Nursery to anyone thinking about sending their child there.
Reply from Kerry Bentley, Nursery Head at Country Mice Nursery
Thank you so much for your kind words, they are very much appreciated.
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Review from Leah M (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Country Mice Nursery is a warm and friendly nursery environment that my children really look forward to attending. Its small size means that all of the staff know all of the children really well and can tailor activities to individual interests. It has very close links with a local primary school, acting
as an after school club as well as a nursery, making the transition from school to nursery really easy. The staff are kind and helpful. I would thoroughly recommend to anyone looking for quality childcare.
Reply from Kerry Bentley, Nursery Head at Country Mice Nursery
Thank you for your kind words Leah, we really appreicate them.
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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I started sending my first child here in 2017 and still have children here. The staff are so friendly, approachable and with the recent pandemic especially, I could not fault them. They have gone above and beyond with keeping the children safe and secure and I have felt more than comfortable leaving
my little ones in their care. They work very hard with keeping in touch with us as parents but most importantly the children love it here and can't wait for their next session every time. I will be sending my little girl here too when she is old enough. Great little setting.
Reply from Kerry Bentley, Nursery Head at Country Mice Nursery
Thank you for you kind words Laura, we really appreciate it.
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Review from Tamarah (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Country Mice is a small, friendly nursery setting. The staff are friendly and welcoming to children and staff and are always available to chat before and after nursery. My daughter loves going and gets on well with all the staff and children. They do lots of outdoor activities and have recently had
a trip to a nearby farm.
A small setting so staff know all the children well. A huge advantage that they take children as young as 2 and offer before and after school club.
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Review from Jess B (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children are happy here - when I come to pick them up, I can hear them laughing way before I see their smiling faces. I took my children out of one nursery and chose to put them in the care of Country Mice, I have never regretted that choice. I feel a huge gratitude to all the fabulous staff who
make it what is, and for giving my children such a wonderful pre-school experience.
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Review from Shelley W (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love Country Mice. The outdoor space is great and the kids are really happy and stimulated. My son has been at Country Mice since he was 2 and he is starting school in September. He can already read and spell! I am sure this has a lot to do with the attention he gets, particularly from his keyworker
who is brilliant. The staff are great at nurturing my son, whilst setting clear boundaries that have helped so much with his naughty antics! We will really miss coming to Country mice. I would heartily recommend it to everyone!
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.500)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.500) out of 10 for Country Mice Nursery 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 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 5 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 5.000 for Country Mice Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (57 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 57 Ratings = 5
  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 4.5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Country Mice Nursery is based on 5 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 = 3.5
    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 22 number of registered child places is 4.4, which has been reached with 5 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Country Mice Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Country Mice Nursery accepts?

Country Mice Nursery accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Country Mice Nursery Open?

Country Mice Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-15:00.

How many Children does Country Mice Nursery have capacity for?

Country Mice Nursery has capacity for a total of 22 Children.

How far is Country Mice Nursery to the centre of Horsham?

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

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