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Kids Planet Haywards Heath

The Barn, Parkfield Way, Haywards Heath RH16 4QX
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Kids Planet Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath
Kids Planet Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath
Kids Planet Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath

Kids Planet Haywards Heath is a welcoming nursery set in a beautifully converted barn, offering a homely and inspiring space for little ones to learn and grow. The air-conditioned rooms provide comfort all year round, and CCTV throughout gives parents added reassurance.

With two large outdoor areas, children have the freedom to run, explore, and engage in outdoor learning, no matter the season. The friendly and experienced team ensures each child receives the best care, while convenient on-site parking makes drop-offs and pick-ups a breeze.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

No

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Bethany Odell & Katy Rawbin (Nursery Managers)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 35

Total Places for Children

  • 98

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:15
  • Tuesday 07:30-18:15
  • Wednesday 07:30-18:15
  • Thursday 07:30-18:15
  • Friday 07:30-18:15

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • There is a dedicated car park opposite the nursery. As you enter Parkfield Way, the car park is on the left hand side of the road. The nursery is located on the opposite side of the road, a short walk from the car park.

Kids Planet Haywards Heath Reviews (61)

9.5

Kids Planet Haywards Heath has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.528) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Haywards Heath has 61 reviews.

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Review from Gemma S (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2021 Submitted via Website
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My son has been attending Perfect Start Nursery in Haywards Heath since August 2019 and he's now 2.5 years old and attends the toddler room. I've always felt confident that the practitioners are keeping him safe and entertained with a wide range of activities on offer and with children he's grown close bonds with there. The toddler room has direct access to half of the garden which has lots of different climbing and play activities for the children to explore and my son absolutely loves being out there. It's really nice to hear about his day from his key worker and we get updated on his progress regularly on the ParentZone app or over the phone. The weekly menu is varied and nutritional (and looks delicious!) so you can be confident that the children are being fed well! In summary, I would highly recommend this nursery, the staff really seem to know and care for all the children and my son really enjoys his time there.

Reply from Paul Evans, Operations Director at Kids Planet Haywards Heath

Thank you for your review and for sharing the positive learning journey that your son has had whilst being at nursery. Our nursery is such a beneficial environment for making friends and building bonds with others.

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Review from Mark P (Father of Child) published on 3 February 2021 Submitted via Website
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My 15 month old son attends the nursery and has done so since summer 2020. The staff, facilities and management are superb. My son absolutely loves the nursery and is excited to go every single day. His development since he started attending has been noticeable! Would highly recommend to anyone in the area looking for a suitable nursery.

Reply from Paul Evans, Operations Director at Kids Planet Haywards Heath

Thank you for your feedback and your positive recommendation about our nursery and team at Haywards Heath. We are pleased to hear that your son is enjoying his time at nursery.

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Review from Nicki J (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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The nursery has been amazing with my little boy. During the current time, they have been flexible with the days he attends due to my husband and myself shift pattern.
The staff and management are very friendly and professional.

I am a qualified nursery worker so I wanted to find the correct nursery for my boy and Perfect Start has been.

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Review from Malgorzata H (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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This is a great nursery, we viewed quite a few before committing to Perfect Start and they were the most flexible with the setting we liked, and good hours of work too. They have lovely outside space which is away from a busy road only a local road on a side, but the safety futures are very good. What is important to us is that they spend a lot of time in the garden and allow children to play with a wide range of props.
After a few difficult drop-offs, our daughter settled in beautifully and I can see she really likes the nursery and the nurses. She really flourished, it's great that they do sing and sign which helps us with communication and staff are kind, caring and supportive not only of the children but parents to (and I needed it to start with!).

They treat children as individuals and help them develop in their own time.

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Review from Abigail F (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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I highly recommend Perfect Start Day nursery! My son has multiple food allergies and had been going since he was 7 months old! They have been nothing short of excellent, full explanation of everything that would be put in place to ensure my son's safety and they even drew up his own food menu - not once have they had a slip-up!
I honestly can’t fault them, all staff are so lovely and friendly and have fully listened to everything I have said regarding my son.
The building is always so clean and tidy and it’s so lovely to see more natural toys used. Their outdoor space is lovely as well and offers a great variety of play and stimulation.

My son, now 18 months old, is so happy to attend and loves his nursery days! Every one of his needs plus more is met and I couldn’t be happier with my choice of nursery.

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Review from Stephanie K (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been attending the setting since October 2019 after moving to the area from London. The staff have really helped her settle in and been a constant reassurance. I have found the staff excellent, attentive and supportive. The setting is very friendly and welcoming and my daughter adores her key worker. I have highly recommended the nursery to friends of mine in the area.

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Review from Claire B (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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The nursery staff at Perfect Start have always been amazing.. my little boy has attended for close to a year now and has a great relationship with the team on site. He is close with his key worker but also tells us of the great time he’s had with the other staff. He also mentions that when the Operations Director comes to visit, he always shakes his hand.
The nursery provide a variety of facilities for learning and play which have been great in my little boy's development.
What I love most is; as a resident of Bolnore the children here will go on to be friends through school, so the nursery is a great foundation for making that transition simpler.
Throughout the Covid crisis, the nursery kept us informed and open for key workers. Once the children were allowed back they have made all provisions to keep them safe while keeping the environment as normal as possible for the children.

Our new arrival this year has already booked in a place for 2021.

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Review from Niki M (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2020 Submitted via Website
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Our son loves going to this nursery. The nurses all take a keen interest in the development of our little boy. There are activities galore each day, structured and unstructured. The ratio is 2/3 children per nurse. Class sizes encourage individual development. We receive daily reports of how our boy has progressed and there is also an online portal with photographs and reports below.

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Review from Lyndsay F (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2020 Submitted via Website
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My son has been attending Perfect Start, in the pre-school room, since April 2019. He absolutely loves it, and so do we. The staff are all incredibly friendly, kind and caring. He has lots of fun and is learning loads as well, which will stand him in good stead for the transition to school. We love that the children get outside as much as possible, and the food seems great as well.

It is useful that the hours are slightly longer than some settings, as it means that morning drop off is more staggered and not so chaotic, plus removes the panic of sitting on a delayed train if you know you have an extra 15 minutes or so in hand for pickup! I'll have no hesitation in sending my younger child here when the time comes.

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Review from Rachel S (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2019 Submitted via Website
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My son started here when he was 11 months. The team helped him and myself with the settling in process and handled the transition perfectly. We have been kept up to date with his progress on a daily basis and being able to view his observations on the app are really helpful.
Staff are so so caring and have made leaving him at nursery much easier than I thought it would be. I feel I am leaving him with people who truly care for him. The facilities are great and the activities set up are really engaging. The food is brilliant as well.

This is a fantastic nursery.

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Review from Eleanor B (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2019 Submitted via Website
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My daughter is always excited to go to nursery. Even more so now they do sing and sign which she has done since she was three months. The nursery itself is lovely, modern and clean with a great selection of wooden toys and books. The staff are very friendly and engaging. They clearly care about all the children there and are invested in their growth and development. They regularly update the app with observations and pictures. We're very happy leaving our daughter in their care and look forward to seeing her continue to flourish as she progresses through each class.

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Review from Lara N (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2019 Submitted via Website
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My daughter started nursery in May and we couldn’t be happier with how the staff have welcomed her, cared for her and helped her settle in. They really see each child as an individual and encourage them to develop their personal skills and relationships.

The food their chef makes on-site is nutritious and varied and communication with parents is excellent. Highly recommended!

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Review from Christina (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2019 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter seemed very happy at her last nursery. But due to relocation, it was necessary to move her. Perfect Start has been exceptional in her transition, our daughter seems to love it here even more. No tears on drop off... EVER! Development is coming along nicely, the place is clean, modern and staff are very engaging. Their communication and genuine care can't be faulted. They also have an open garden policy which the kids seem to love. We would highly recommend this nursery to anyone who was looking. Genuine comment and no incentives, haha!!

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Review from Victoria D (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our children both started nursery shortly after we moved down to Haywards Heath area. The environment of the nursery is wonderful with a lovely outside space. The staff are very caring and both the children settled in very quickly and are very happy at Perfect Start. It was a relief to find somewhere where they are so well looked after.

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Review from Becky S (Mother of Child) published on 27 May 2019 Submitted via Website
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This is the first time I have experienced taking my child to nursery and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. The whole staff make you feel so valued and special and they always remember your names and tell you stories of what your little one has been up to. The venue is always clean and tidy and my daughter has always been extremely happy. Definitely would recommend.

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Review from Natalie F (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Overall we couldn't be happier. Our son loves it and we highly recommend Perfect Start.

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Review from Michael S (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2019 Submitted via Website
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The “barn” location for this nursery is excellent. Not only is it ideal for our location (being based in the village) but the facilities are excellent. The outdoor area is fresh and open. There are numerous rooms for different ages all in the large and bright building. The food is prepared on site and the staff are very friendly and keen to engage with us at all times. Unlike some nurseries, we pick our child up from his playroom where we discuss his day with the staff. We constantly see his environment and have seen our suggestions being put into practice. Our child also took to the nursery very quickly which gave us the confidence that they were happy and relaxed with the staff and other children.

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Review from Rowena B (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2019 Submitted via Website
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Our son started here a few weeks ago and we have been so happy with how well he is getting on. Firstly, the barn is beautiful and the rooms are so well equipped with so much for little ones to do. My son is loving playing with all the toys but is also developing and learning too. There's a library room, they have phonetic classes and also a digital telescope which is then displayed on the big screen. The garden has a storybook corner which is magical and what my son is most happy about - a figure of 8 race track to ride their trikes around! The menu is varied and freshly cooked. Everything is provided including nappies and sun lotion so easy to get ready in the mornings. The staff are the icing on the cake - they are all so lovely and take the time to talk to you about your child's day and what they have been doing, taking photos throughout the day. Communication is so good and such a relief to leave my son in good hands with people who care about him and how he grows and develops.

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Review from Lois (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2019 Submitted via Website
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My 3-year-old has recently started with Perfect Start Day Nurseries, and it is the best decision we have made, after moving her from a previous placement and taking her out from another. I simply couldn’t be happier!

The management and staff are so friendly and caring, and I honestly feel she is receiving outstanding care, I am so comfortable leaving my little one and she has already commented saying ‘I love my new Pre-school’.

The setting is just beautiful with a wonderful garden, great classrooms with everything you could imagine, and great lesson planning.

I highly recommended them.

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Review from Amelia K (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff at Perfect Start have made me feel at ease from the very beginning. They create such a lovely environment to be in with their warm and friendly approach. I always leave with great assurance that my son will be well looked after for the day. The nursery is full of beautiful equipment throughout and is always clean. It has been amazing to watch my little one settle in so quickly and always be happy at the end of every session. I have no reservations about leaving my son in the care of this nursery, I feel extremely confident he is in the best hands. Thank you so much to all of the team!

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  • Posted: Tuesday 10 Sep 2024We are proud to announce that Kids Planet has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Education & Training 2024 by Great Place To Work UK! This...
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Katy Rawbin Job Title: Nursery Manager
Katy Rawbin

Hi, I’m Katy, the joint manager at Haywards Heath, and I’ve been part of Kids Planet (formerly Perfect Start) for six years. I started as a practitioner in our Under 2’s Room and have since worked my way up to Room Leader, then Deputy, and finally Nursery Manager in October 2022. It’s been amazing to watch the nursery grow and evolve over the years, and I’ve loved being able to help shape its future since joining the management team

Bethany Odell Job Title: Nursery Manager
Bethany Odell

Bethany is the Joint Nursery Manager for our Haywards Heath Day Nursery. I have been a nursery Manager at the Haywards Heath setting since 2022, after coming back from having my little boy. I am delighted to be a part of our outstanding OFSTED rating in May 2025, and I can't wait to see where the setting can go from here.

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