Cumnor Nursery

London Road, Danehill, Haywards Heath RH17 7HT
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9.9 90 Reviews
  • Cumnor Nursery, Haywards Heath
Woven into the fabric of the school, the multi-award-winning Nursery is a truly special place, made up of three classes – the Bees (age 2), Caterpillars (ages 2-3) and Butterflies (pre-school). Cumnor is the only independent school in Sussex that can offer flexible childcare from 7am to 7pm, 50 weeks of the year, for children aged 2-4. The setting also offers both term-time only and full-time places and up to 30 hours of early years funding.

The environment is second to none. The purpose-built Nursery has direct access to dedicated outdoor space and the wider school grounds beyond, with sweeping views across the South Downs. Flooded with natural light, the Nursery provides a truly wonderful, bespoke space for exploration, creation and discovery through play, without limits.

The staff are highly trained, passionate and experienced, committed to providing the highest standards of care and education in a welcoming, homely atmosphere. They understand and celebrate the unique qualities in every child and go above and beyond to ensure Nursery is an enjoyable and positive experience for all of them.

The team at Cumnor Nursery believes they have created something quite special, so do please visit the setting. The team would love to show you the wonderful premises, and the kind of nursery experience you and your child could enjoy.
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Funding & Fees

£43* from 8am-6pm including snacks, hot meals and resources (*with 30 hrs funding applied).

Daily rates cover all charges such as meals and snacks, play equipment, stationery, nappies, wipes, sun cream and personal accident insurance. They also cover any specialist lessons such as Swimming, Dance & Movement, Sport, Music, Drama and Woodpeckers (our forest school). A minimum of two booked sessions is required per week.

Contact Cumnor Nursery to get a personalised quote.

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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Cumnor House Sussex
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned

Person in Charge

  • Louise Hackett & Emily Tier (Managers)

Admission Information

  • None

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 8

Registered Charity Number

  • 801924

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-19:00
    Tuesday 07:00-19:00
    Wednesday 07:00-19:00
    Thursday 07:00-19:00
    Friday 07:00-19:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Extensive private parking is available immediately outside Cumnor Nursery at Cumnor House Sussex, London Road, Danehill , Haywards Heath, Sussex RH17 7HT

Cumnor Nursery Reviews (90)

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Cumnor Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.869) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cumnor Nursery has 90 reviews.

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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The wonderful experiences the children all have is so exciting to be a part of.
My daughter has had the best time at Cumnor and I will be so sad when it comes to an end next year. The staff have been extraordinary and are all educated to a high level which makes such a difference to their learning.
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Review from L V (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved our son to Cumnor Nursery in January 2023. We were slightly apprehensive as he’d been settled at a Forest School Nursery but we were keen to move to more of a pre-school setting. Our worries were entirely unfounded. The warm, friendly, caring and deeply kind staff went above and beyond to ensure
he settled quickly and put us instantly at ease too. He’s quickly developed bonds with staff and other children; his speech and development has come on leaps and bounds and most importantly, he’s visibly excited each morning when we pass through the gates. We couldn’t ask for a better setting!
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Review from Vivien M (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cumnor Nursery is a very nurturing environment for the children where each of their individual needs get paid incredible attention. I have had both of my children go through this nursery and I couldn’t be happier. The range of activities is extremely wide and the children get to learn a lot about the
world around them. I know they are in perfect care and I trust all of the staff completely. I couldn’t wish for better care.
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Review from K A (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Cumnor Nursery since the age of 2, the whole environment and journey from Bees, Caterpillars to Butterflies has been just wonderful, he really has grown his wings in preparation for reception. I can only thank the wonderful staff who makes his days so enriching, educational and joyful!
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Review from T L (Father of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is terrific. The facilities are great, the staff ratios appear to be higher then legally required, the children always look happy, as do the staff. The staff will go out of their way to make sure your child is cared for. My child runs in everyday which is such a joy and relief as a parent.
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Review from Joanna L (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery with fantastic teachers. The facilities are amazing and there is a great range of activities for the children to get involved in. My daughter loves her time here. I couldn’t ask for more.
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Review from H W (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cumnor nursery is an extremely special place. Happy, confident, supported and loved; the children have the very best early years experience! We feel so lucky that our children get to enjoy the jam packed days that Cumnor has to offer.
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Review from Z P (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A place for nurturing and developing a child. Having a baby in COVID time meant that we had to support our child in not being shy or scared. This was the perfect place to develop that. We moved to the area as soon as we found this amazing nursery.
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Review from R N (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are so thoughtful and there is always brilliant communication. There is a very nurturing environment but the children are given structure and boundaries. My child bounds in and there is never a dull day.
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful and caring setting for my son. The staff go above and beyond to make sure each child’s needs are met. For a child who was born into lockdown I couldn’t wish for a more nurturing environment. It’s been lovely to watch him flourish and grow at Cumnor.
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Review from B V (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is moving up to reception in September and I feel so sad to be leaving Cumnor Nursery School behind. Both my children went there from 2 years old and I cannot say enough good things about the nursery and its incredible staff. The teachers are so kind and creative; bringing the best out of
the children and ensuring that they have a thoughtful and well-rounded start to school life. Both my children were very relaxed and happy throughout nursery, forming good friendships and acquiring key skills which prepared them for the move into Reception. I feel incredibly lucky to have found Cumnor Nursery School.
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Review from A N (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cumnor Nursery has been absolutely amazing for my son. The staff is beyond great and they’re so lovely with the kids. The nursery itself and the surroundings are amazing, and they even have their own forest school. They do so many great activities with the kids including yoga, cooking, PE, swimming,
music and dancing and my son absolutely loves going there.
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Review from Jenny D (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been thriving at this nursery from the moment she started going 2 years ago. The level of care, learning and activities provided by the staff are incredible and the facilities are amazing. The staff are extremely knowledgeable, caring and always keep parents up to date daily with lots
of pictures, commentary and individual observations on how children are doing and what they have been up to. We cannot wait to bring our youngest daughter there as soon as she is old enough to go.
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Review from Susannah G (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband and I can't speak more highly of Cumnor Nursery. We moved our little boy from a previous nursery he had been at for a year and he settled in so well. The space in the nursery is fantastic inside and outside. He is always excited to tell us what he has done and constantly speaks about the
staff which makes us feel so comfortable and happy with the care he is getting. The staff are amazing with both the children and the parents. It is also lovely to see a breakdown at the end of the day of what he has eaten and what he has done. This is a fantastic nursery!
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cumnor Nursery is a very special place. We had our daughter in another nursery before she reached 2, which was a lovely place. But now we are at Cumnor you realise how unique it really is. The teachers are all so attentive and caring and committed to providing the best possible place for children to
grow up and learn, in an amazingly happy and vibrant environment. The fact that my daughter gets PE and dance lessons is wonderful and further adds to the variety she gets on a weekly basis. The facilities are brilliant and benefit from being on school grounds. I really couldn't be happier and it's worth everything to know how safe and well cared for my daughter is when I drop her at the front door each day.
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Review from P H (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son recently started going to Cumnor Nursery and he is absolutely thriving. He has made lots of new friends and really loves his teachers and they take really good care of him. They are very observant and let us know how we can foster his passions at home. We can't wait for our 9-month-old to start
there!
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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Cumnor Nursery since September 2021. He only does two short days and he absolutely loves his time there, skipping in each day. The teachers are caring and engaging. The setting itself is glorious - so much to play with and inspire these little people! My son particularly enjoys
the outdoor woodpecker sessions in the woods, building camps and exploring. I would recommend Cumnor Nursery for anyone looking for reliable and nurturing childcare.
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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cumnor Nursery is an amazingly caring and nurturing environment. Our son has been attending since August 2021 and absolutely loves it. Not only are all of the teachers amazing, they are so inventive and keep the children really engaged throughout the day with lots of fun activities. The fact that they
are part of the school, with all the amazing facilities, is a really big bonus because the preschoolers are becoming familiar with the school setting.
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Review from Charlie L (Father of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has a great time at nursery which he attends 4 days a week. He goes running straight in each morning and is so excited to see his friends and teachers he no longer turns around to wave goodbye! A fantastic combination of learning while having fun means this is a great choice of the nursery that
feeds into the main Cumnor House school.
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Review from Charles P (Father of Child) published on 6 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Seeing how much our daughter loves going to nursery is testament to the school and the staff there.
Her interaction and social skills have greatly improved.
Her English has also come on leaps and bounds.
Overall we couldn't be happier as parents.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.869)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.869) out of 10 for Cumnor 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 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 15 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 4.994 for Cumnor Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (179 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 180 Ratings = 4.994
  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 4.875 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Cumnor Nursery is based on 15 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 = 3.875
    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 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 15 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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