Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

My son started at this setting after having been at nursery in a different town. The staff could not have been more warm and gentle with his transition and he is now loving it here! Routines and rules are gently but consistently followed. My son also really loves the multisports class and yoga. Thank you!

Higly trained experienced warm ,creating an environment where children feel valued and encouraged With wide range of learning respurces and engaing activities elan has helped unlock my childs potential and supported him through challenges he struggled with. The beautiful outdoor space ,hygienic surrondings,friendly faces, nutriuous meals are amazing! Will highly recomend to parents looking for a place where their child will be loved supported and given the very best start in life!

His key worker is so kind and all the staff have helped us both the settle into the change.

Our daughter started at Elan last year after we relocated, so we were worried about her settling into a new environment.

Elan however have been nothing but supportive, and our daughter loves the pre school! She is always exposed to a great range of activities, taken out to the library, train station or playground which she loves to talk about when she comes home.

The staff are incredibly professional, always informing us of anything that pops up yet remain feeling like an extension of family for the kids.

From the very beginning, Elizabeth has always felt safe, happy, and truly heard by all of the staff.

She has built wonderful relationships with the team and has always been treated with kindness and care. It's been amazing to see her confidence grow, and she is thriving every day with her social skills.

Elizabeth has made lots of lovely friends during her time there, and we are so grateful for the supportive and nurturing environment Elan Pre-School provides. It has made such a positive difference in her development, and we couldn't be happier with her experience.

Hannah and the team do an excellent job. They care so much for each child and go the extra mile to create a strong parent community. My daughter loves it here and all the staff make so much effort to make the place great. THANK YOU!

The staff keep us updated regularly through the app and are always quick to reply if I have any questions. I would recommend Elan to anyone.

We couldn't be happier with this nursery. Our daughter absolutely loves going every day, which says everything.

She's exposed to such a wide range of activities - from physical play to creative projects - and we've really noticed how much her confidence and emotional intelligence have developed. It's clear that the team puts real thought into supporting each child's overall development, not just academics.

The staff are incredibly dedicated, warm, and attentive. They genuinely care, and it shows in how happy and secure the children feel.

The facilities are excellent, and we really value the quality of the food provided on site - it's fresh and well-prepared.

Overall, it's a nurturing, stimulating environment where children truly thrive. We feel very lucky to have found it

Absolutely wonderful pre-school and nursery. The staff are friendly, professional and knowledgeable. My son loves attending, and will miss the staff terribly once he goes to school. Would recommend highly.

The days are full of worthwhile and fun activities and his confidence is growing day by day. Thank you Hannah, Lucy and the amazing team.

We are going to miss them all. Thank you so much! He has loved his time here.

Both our boys have been with Elan since they were 9months old, they have always been so happy to go in and have such a fun varied day. Elan give daily updates via an app, including photos and we have always found the staff to be so kind. Management are very approachable. Our eldest has just left for school and we were so impressed and grateful for all the work the preschool did with getting the children ready for school. Our son needed a little extra support at times and the staff were so kind and patient with him. Our eldest has been very happy at Elan, and we are so lucky to have our youngest going through his journey at Elan too.

Elan Nursery and Preschool has played a significant role in shaping his early years, and we couldn't have asked for a better place to start his learning journey. Highly recommended!

Our experience at Elan has been so overwhelmingly positive. The very talented team of staff have been absolutely amazing. Creating such an enjoyable safe and inspiring place for our boy to learn and build his socialising skills. He has been going there for over 3 years and they have been absolutely amazing at recognising and responding to his needs throughout. I really feel that they have consistently gone above and beyond to help our boy thrive. Thank you Elan.

Elan nursery and pre school are absolutely brilliant. They have set my son up extremely well for attending school. The staff are all extremely caring and attentive to the children. Activities are extremely well thought through and help the children learn and in all aspects of life. I would definitely recommend Elan to anyone looking for childcare in the area.

I've now had two children attend Elan and it really is the most amazing Preschool. My son literally runs in every morning with a big smile (which, as a parent, is all you could ever hope for!)

The staff are so caring, friendly, and responsive - they really get to know each child and provide detailed daily updates. They share photos and personalised notes daily via the app, making it easy to stay connected and see how your child is doing.

The setting is lovely, with plenty of outdoor time in the garden or trips to the park.

There's a strong emphasis on kindness and emotional development, and that really shows in how the children interact with each other.

A standout point is how well Elan prepares children for school (my friends have commented on how much more confident and prepared the Elan children are). My son is already reading and writing at just four years old!

Most importantly, my son is happy, feels safe, and has built a wonderful group of friends. We will really miss it!

Both of my children have been at Elan since 6 and 7 months old. My daughter who started nearly 4 years ago has thrived here and made some excellent friendships I'm sure will continue despite going to different schools as her friends. The staff have always been attentive, friendly and passionate about childcare and I've even recommended Elan to my cousin who was very pleased he decided to change nursery. What has impressed me most is their dedication to getting the kids ready for school and my daughter is constantly practicing her writing and numbers at home and enjoys learning thanks to Elan. Thanks to all the staff and special mentions to 2 members of staff, in particular, for all their help.

My son has been attending Elan Preschool for 18 months having moved up from their nursery setting in 2023. He is so happy at Elan and comes home full of excited chat about the things he has learnt and done that day. The staff are fantastic, offering a perfect mix of caring and guidance, and the activities they arrange for the children are so varied but very targeted at the same time. I feel so confident that my son will be more than ready for school come September and am so grateful for the support Elan offers in this regard.

The garden is brilliant and it's so lovely to see the children running around playing outside when I pick my son up each day. He raves about the food too! I would recommend Elan Preschool to anyone.

Communication between home and the nursery is excellent, with regular updates and quick responses to any questions or concerns we have. We feel fully supported and highly recommend this wonderful nursery to other parents!

Our boy absolutely loves going to Elan - he's excited to walk in, and always comes away tired but happy. The staff are caring and friendly and always make sure to communicate effectively in person and via the app. They always treat the children as individuals and get to know them really well. We trust them to have our child's best interest in mind at all times. The nursery is well organised, and the facilities are recently refurbished and excellent. Many of the leadership team have worked in other roles in the nursery, and have a brilliant overview of how the nursery works best. The variety of activities and food provided is really wonderful. I'd recommend Elan to anyone.