





Toddlers Inn Nursery School is based in North Chailey, on the site of St Peters Primary school.
Toddlers Inn’s fantastic custom-made building sits in a stunning setting. The beautiful oak tree garden, secret forest school garden, and light, open-plan classrooms are all in the striking hills and playing field grounds of St Peter’s Primary School, North Chailey.
The nursery has childcare places for 0 to 5-year-olds – the space is large...
Funding & Fees
Please contact us for prices specific to the age of your child
Contact Toddlers Inn Nursery to get a personalised quote:
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
NoGroup/Owner
- Littlest Elf
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sabrina Watt (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 17
Total Places for Children
- 55
Age Range
- from 0 years 4 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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 & 1 week at Christmas
Parking
- There is a large FREE car park situated opposite the school grounds.
Toddlers Inn Nursery Reviews (97)
Toddlers Inn Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (10.000) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Toddlers Inn Nursery has 97 reviews.
Toddlers Inn is a fantastic nursery. Every time I drop my son off, I know he’s going to have a wonderful time and have lots of great experiences. All the staff are so friendly and helpful and the daily updates on what they’ve been doing are greatly appreciated. Of all the nurseries we looked at, we felt it was the best at putting the children first and we love how they base the learning and activities on what the children want to learn and do.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, it's greatly appreciated.
The joining experience was excellent, with great flexibility and understanding were shown to us by the team considering the fact we had yet to finally make our move, so travelling in from some distance.
The use of the excellent outdoor space, even for the children from the baby room, is great, as is the variety of the food.
And the use of the app as an online tool to add photos /comments etc every single day is also something I find really helpful.
You can see the great rapport the staff have with all the children and sounds of laughter and happy children always greet you at the start and end of the day.
In summary, he loves going to nursery, you can just see when we arrive at the great relationship he has already built up with the team, who are also excellent at welcoming you when you arrive and letting you know how the day has been on pick up.
I would highly recommend Toddlers Inn
Steven, thank you for your lovely review, so very kind of you to say. We have loved having your little one join our Toddlers Inn family.
Toddlers Inn Nursery is a fantastic nursery forest school. The staff are so warm, friendly, kind and caring. My one-year-old little boy started in March after living his first year in lockdown, so I was a bit apprehensive. The manager and the team were so patient and reassuring and did lots of extras to ensure he settled in well. He absolutely loves it there, and I get detailed daily updates, so I can see how much he’s enjoying himself, his development has come on so much since he started. The menu is excellent too, everything cooked on-site and it’s all locally sourced.
Thank you for your lovely review, Laura, such kind words.
Absolutely wonderful nursery. Both my children have been here over the last seven years, and they have both loved it. I have been especially impressed with the last twelve months. Literally, cannot fault their dealing with the current situation and they have gone above and beyond to make the nursery a safe and fun place for the kids.
Thank you for your lovely review, Lucy, so kind of you.
Our son joined Toddler’s Inn Nursery just before his first birthday, not long after the first pandemic lockdown. Despite the fact he had spent so little time seeing new things and new people, he quickly settled in and developed strong bonds with the caring staff. He has gone from a quiet baby to a confident, independent-minded toddler since he has been there, which is a testament to the care and attention he receives. His curiosity is constantly fed, as well as his tummy, which he loves. He is always happy to be dropped off and is itching to get through the gate. I feel so grateful to the staff for all they have done for our son and it has made what could have been a really difficult time for him, feel positive, safe and secure. I highly recommend Toddlers Inn Nursery.
Sarah, such a kind and thoughtful review. It's so lovely to read your comments; thank you.
We had tried a few different settings for our nervous three-year-old as we were looking for a nurturing setting. We wanted something that was truly child-centred. We found Toddlers Inn Nursery in the middle of a pandemic. I was worried about how well my daughter would settle in but she loved it from day one. She is disappointed when she knows it's not a "Toddlers day"! Her confidence and independence have grown so much by being there, we couldn't have asked for better.
Thank you for your reply, after speaking with you about your thoughts about resources and cleanliness, we realised that we need to explain the ethos of Forest School more and explain that when children attend Forest School they love to play in the mud, so it will never look like a clean...
Such a wonderful nursery and brilliant staff! I would recommend this nursery to anyone. My daughter has needed a bit of extra support, and I cannot thank the staff enough for all they have done. They have just been fantastic! The nursery also has fantastic outdoor space for the children. I could not fault this nursery at all. Always made to feel welcome, kept updated with how children are getting on, and staff are always happy and chatty. Finally, the most important thing, the children are very happy!
Thank you for your lovely review, Rachel; we are very grateful for your kind words.
I took my son to have a look at Toddlers Inn Nursery not long before we went into a national lockdown, so we delayed him starting by nearly a year. Despite this, I knew this was the right environment for him. During the initial visit, we were there for nearly an hour, and he quickly became involved in the activities the other children were doing. Since starting in January, he not only loves the nursery, he is thriving. The environment is warm and inviting. The outdoor space that was so vital for us making our decision is huge, and they have free reign to be inside or outside. They have an allotment on sight with animals such as rabbits, fish and giant African snails, and I believe they are looking at getting chickens. The food is made fresh every day, and the children help to make snacks and food. When I drop him off in the morning, I’m lucky if I get a backwards wave as he runs in so happy to be there. It’s honestly amazing, and I’m so pleased that we chose this nursery. Outstanding.
Thank you very much for your lovely review, such kind words! We are very grateful!
A friendly, nurturing nursery environment. The staff are kind and welcoming and the range of activities is fantastic. My son is very happy here and he has recently moved up to Forest School. He’s getting the opportunity to get involved in lots of new activities and is learning lots.
Thank you, such a lovely review; we are very grateful!
This is an absolutely fantastic, rural nursery that provides a unique setting for children. My boys are almost always outdoors and come back full of stories and wonderfully exhausted! The care is completely personalised and I couldn’t wish for anywhere better to send my children. We are so lucky to have Toddlers Inn Nursery nearby and I have been actively encouraging everyone I know with young children to send their kids there!
Thank you for such a lovely review, very kind of you, and thanks for recommending us to others!
I have two boys currently at Toddlers Inn. I can’t recommend them more. They have all the amazing facilities you would expect, but the thing that is most important to me is that my boys are just so happy there. The staff treat the kids with kindness and genuinely care. You can tell when kids really like people, and that to me is everything.
Thank you for your review, Zoe; such a lovely thing to say!
I cannot recommend Toddler’s Inn enough. My daughter loves attending and always comes out at the end of the day with a big smile on her face. She’s gained lots of new skills, the environment is brilliant, and the staff are just wonderful. We feel lucky to have such a wonderful nursery.
Thank you, Katy, for such a kind review; we are very grateful.
Everyone at the nursery is so caring and kind. It amazes me the time and effort they put into coming up with new games and ideas to teach the children. I also love how much they use their outside space. My son has been welcomed there with open arms from the moment we went to see it. Couldn’t ask for a better beginning for him.
Thank you for your lovely review, Alex, so kind of you to share your thoughtful words.
Toddlers Inn is fantastic! My daughter loves it there and loves all the staff. Everyone is so friendly and kind. They know her so well, and her development has come on so much, which is so lovely to see. The number of different activities they do in a day amazes me! And if I am working on something with my daughter at home, for example, her please and thank you’s the nursery also encourage this whilst she is with them! My facilitate bit about the nursery is the amount of outdoor space they have and the all-weather facilities they have for the babies and children. I couldn’t recommend the nursery more! And my son will be going soon too!
Thank you, Emi, for such a lovely review! We are also super proud of our outdoor facilities and love seeing the children out learning in the fresh air.
We are so happy to have our child going to this fantastic nursery. Everyone working at Toddlers Inn is so friendly, helpful and absolutely giving their best to create an environment where the children can learn, play, be happy and feel save and loved. We are very grateful!
Thank you for your lovely review, Doris, such kind words.
I cannot even begin to put into words what an amazing nursery this is. I am a first-time mum and was obviously nervous about sending my daughter, especially at 8-months-old. The staff here are amazing. They are so kind and caring and really make you feel a part of your child’s day every time they are there. They share what they have been up to and how they have been throughout the day. They are always checking how I am as well. The videos and photos I have seen of my daughter playing have been magical. She even smiles now at 10-months-old when we arrive at the nursery.
Wow, such kind words! Thank you, it's a pleasure having you join our Toddlers Family.
The nursery itself is extremely well looked after - it is is modern, clean, safe and fun.
During the pandemic, the nursery has taken extra steps and been extremely careful about hygiene, social-distancing and maintaining a safe and clean environment for the children to be in. This is helped by the fact the nursery has access to a wonderful outdoor area that is not only spacious but filled with fun activities and locations for the children to enjoy.
We highly recommend Toddler's Inn. We looked around a lot before coming here and compared to other nurseries in the area it's leagues above the rest.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, it is so nice to hear parents positive comments.
The team at Toddlers Inn have been incredible this year. My son began nursery at the end of 2020 after the first UK lockdown. He loves every minute of the day, and it’s great that the team post daily comments and photos about what they get up to. Right now, during the UK’s second lockdown in 2021, having Toddlers Inn open has been a saviour! It’s reassuring to know that the great work the team do, can help protect the children from the educational challenges of this second national lockdown. I just want to say a massive thank you to all the members of staff at Toddlers Inn. They are welcoming, warm, fun and the perfect role models.
Thank you for your kind words, such a lovely review. We have loved having you join our Toddlers Inn family.
I'm so thrilled that my son is able to attend Toddlers Inn Nursery. The care he receives is outstanding, and the staff are excellent. I get daily updates and feel that, although in these uncertain times, I can't enter the nursery, I can still get a feel for how the day has gone. The manager is always on hand to answer any questions I have. The children spend lots of time doing fun activities and playing outside. Attending Toddlers Inn has certainly enhanced my son's development, and I can highly recommend the manager and her team to anyone looking for childcare in this area.
Thank you for your wonderful review, it has been lovely having you join our Toddlers family!
Toddlers Team
What can I say! My 4-year-old son absolutely loved his years at Toddlers Inn and still now talks about the things he used to get up to and all of his teachers. He made his best friend at nursery and they have gone up to school together which has been lovely to watch. The nursery and all of the staff nurtured him and helped mould him into the confident caring boy that he is today. My 1-year-old son, although he has only been going to the nursery for a few months, loves going in. I always leave him with a smile on his face and know that he is having fun and being well cared for while he’s there. His confidence and character have grown so much. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Toddlers Inn to anyone. Thank you to all of the staff.
Such a lovely review, thank you, Josie! We have really enjoyed watching both of the boys develop and grow, and it's lovely that you have been part of the Toddlers family for so long now.
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