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Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

12 Sydney Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1PZ
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Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath
Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath
Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath

Elan Preschool in Haywards Heath offers a nurturing, high-quality Early Years education for preschool-aged children. The newly refurbished setting provides a homely environment that inspires confidence, independence, and a love for learning. Children enjoy enriching activities such as Make & Bake, ProTots sports, yoga, and regular community outings to nature spots and Clare Park. The garden features a mud kitchen, sandpit, and growing garden to support outdoor exploration. With dedicated...  

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Hannah (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 56

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:00
  • Tuesday 07:00-18:00
  • Wednesday 07:00-18:00
  • Thursday 07:00-18:00
  • Friday 07:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath Reviews (67)

9.9

Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.944) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath has 67 reviews.

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Review from Beth G (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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Elan has been fantastic for my son. He loves it there. It has recently been renovated and the facilities are great. The staff are nurturing and kind, and really skilled in supporting the children's development. The managers are lovely and approachable. My son loves all the activities they do, from playing in the sandpit, running around the large studio room and going out to the park or to spot the trains at the nearby station. On that note, it is very helpful it is so close to the station for parents commuting by train.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

Thank you for your review of Elan Day Nursery. We are glad that you like the upgrades and facilities - we are committed to providing an environment that is safe and conducive to optimal learning opportunities for each child! Thank you for your wonderful feedback, we love a train station adventure too!

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Review from Richard T (Father of Child) published on 20 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our child is incredibly happy at Elan, is excited to go to nursery and loves talking about his day at nursery, which is incredibly reassuring. His development is wonderful to watch and he has a fantastic relationship with the staff at the nursery. We couldn't ask for more.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

Thank you for you review of Elan Day Nursery. We are so glad to hear that your child is excited to come to nursery and that he talks about it often - it sure helps give peace of mind to you as a parent when leaving him in our care! Thank you for your feedback - the team will be so pleased to hear it!

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Review from F A (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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We've been at Elan since my little one was 9 months old and she is now almost 3. The staff have been amazing and we're really happy with how our daughter has developed. She's really settled and loves going in - an amazing nursery with the best staff!

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

Thank you for your review of Elan Day Nursery. We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the care your daughter has received with us and with how she has developed in this time! Our wonderful team is truly dedicated to each child that we care for.

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Review from Emma R (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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Ever since my daughter joined Elan, she has only thrived in the environment. She loves going in and has built really strong relationships with all the staff. They have great activities and the space is lovely. I wouldn't send her anywhere else. Looking forward to her joining preschool this year!

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

Thank you for your review of Elan Day Nursery, Haywards Heath. We are delighted to hear that your daughter is thriving with us! Our dedicated team is passionate about providing outstanding childcare and education - we are pleased our setting is providing this to your family. We are looking forward to this next, exciting journey with her - thank you for trusting us with her care and education!

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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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The staff are excellent and work really hard to make sure my daughter is happy at the setting. Whilst the outside space isn't very big the children go on regular outings and make use of the studio space. Looking forward to seeing how the renovations improve the overall day-to-day for staff and the children. My daughter runs into nursery every morning and is very happy playing with all the friends she has made.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Children thrive in our welcoming nursery environment where their individual needs are nurtured and supported by our dedicated team.

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Review from C R (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our child has thrived at Elan Day Nursery since starting nine months ago. He loves going in and always comes out at the end of the day with a huge smile on his face.
There is a variety of development activities for them each day and regular trips out to the park, shops or to see the trains. Our son has forged strong bonds both with staff and other children in his room and loves to see his friends each day.
There is a lovely atmosphere at the nursery. The staff are fantastic, they’re friendly, communicative and very knowledgable. There is no doubt how much they care for the children in their setting - one of the main reasons our child settled in so well.

We couldn’t recommend Elan enough.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Children enjoy a warm, welcoming and inclusive nursery environment provided by a supportive team who take the time to get to know them, their interests and their individual needs.

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Review from Ananya D (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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My experience of Elan has been great so far. They take a lot of care to ensure one to one attention, especially for really young children. My son was just 8 months old when I started sending him to Elan but the reassurance that practitioners have provided and the attention they have paid to his overall development is great. They have had a really positive effect on his confidence as well.

Reply from Chris Holmes, Owner at Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

Thank you for your positive review it is very much appreciated. I am delighted that your son has had such a good experience.

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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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Great atmosphere for the little ones. My son comes home every day tired and with a smile on his face. I am happy with the staff at Elan Day Nursery, who always give feedback of my son’s day including nap times, activities and meals.

Reply from Chris Holmes, Owner at Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

Thank you for you positive review it is much appreciated.

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Review from Carolyne K (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our son has been at Elan Day Nursery since he was 9 months old. He has developed the most lovely nurturing relationships since he first started.
He runs in the door on his nursery days and is always excited to be going in. He is a very cheeky energetic boy and often needs to ‘be exercised’, this is always facilitated so that he can burn off his energy! They seem to offer very individualised care which I think is so important.
Most importantly he is an extremely loving, gentle little soul and he loves to be around other children and adults- he’s now at nursery more days than he is at home with us. He does four days now, so we have to give all the staff as much credit for what a lovely person he is.

We can’t thank them enough for nurturing him in the way they have. Nothing makes leaving your child in someone else’s care feel easier than seeing how comfortable and loved they seem to feel when they are with them.

Reply from Chris Holmes, Owner at Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

Thank you for this lovely review. It really is appreciated. I am delighted that your son is enjoying and benefiting from coming to our nursery. I know that everyone in the team brings a combination of genuine affection for the children and their incredibly hard work to ensure that all the children in our care have the best possible start.

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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My experience of Elan Day Nursery - Haywards Heath has been fantastic from the start. My child has additional needs and all staff have been patient and caring. Thank you!

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Review from C B (Father of Child) published on 18 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our daughter has come so far with the brilliant team at Elan Day Nursery - Haywards Heath. She enjoys the variation that is offered to her.

Reply from Sallianne Robinson, Manager at Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

Thank you for your fab review. Your daughter has a great time with us and likewise, we have a great time with her, she's very entertaining!

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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have a son of 20 months. He started to nursery 6 months ago. I have been living here for 1 year and my English is not good. The manager patiently took care of me when I went to get information. She helped me. A very warm and friendly team. I am also very pleased with the development of my son.

Reply from Sallianne Robinson, Manager at Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

Thank you, we did well translating with our tablets that day, I'm so pleased it helped. Delighted your little one is having a nice time, it's a pleasure having him in our toddler room. Best wishes.

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Review from Claire N (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son started nursery two months ago and I was really pleased with the induction weeks. The staff really took the time to make sure he settled in and now he is doing really well with the supportive environment.

Reply from Sallianne Robinson, Manager at Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

Thank you. I'm so pleased to see your little one really settled with us, and the process was good for you too. Best wishes.

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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2021 Submitted via Website
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I was so grateful for the kind, warm and welcoming experience I had in getting my daughter started at Elan Day Nursery - Haywards Heath. I was lucky enough to be able to go in and meet the staff who would be looking after her and see where she would be spending her days, which was very comforting. Within a few months of going to Elan Day Nursery - Haywards Heath my daughter had picked up so many wonderful skills that I know are down to her going there. The staff always seem happy to be working there which is reassuring. They are brilliant at keeping the children entertained with various activities and make a point of taking the children out for a daily walk which is fantastic. They have also kept on top of things with regards to the pandemic and have a good system in place. In the months that were plagued with pandemic uncertainties, my daughter has been fortunate to have had the constant of going to a great nursery, where she is very happy, settled and enjoys socialising with the children and staff.

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Review from Robin P (Father of Child) published on 5 April 2021 Submitted via Website
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My son has attended Elan Preschool - Haywards Heath for the past one and a half years and prior to this attended Elan Preschool - Haywards Heath from the age of six months. He really enjoys the preschool. They provide a broad range of activities for the children throughout the day, great facilities and the opportunities to take part in additional sports and music activities. The setting provides a safe and happy environment for all the children, with wonderful and friendly staff. I would recommend this setting to others without any hesitation.

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Review from Laura P (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2021 Submitted via Website
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I absolutely love Elan Preschool - Haywards Heath. My daughter has a wonderful time there. She is excited when I drop her off and is absolutely buzzing when I pick her up. The staff are fantastic and clearly know the children well and really do love them. The variety of activities is outstanding and the facilities are great. I know that my daughter benefits hugely from attending this preschool.

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Review from Lorna L (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2021 Submitted via Website
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Our little boy absolutely loves Elan Preschool - Haywards Heath, all of the staff are amazing, warm, welcoming and hugely generous with their time. They always take time to share stories of the funny things that my son gets up to each day. We were previously at a nursery in London and since joining Elan Preschool - Haywards Heath have seen a significant leap in my sons learning. He loves writing his name, recognizing letters and singing the phonics song. The variety of activities are brilliant, with the staff making every effort to take the kids out on trips or spend time in the garden. I couldn’t speak more highly of Elan Preschool - Haywards Heath and would recommend to everyone!

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Review from Manish M (Father of Child) published on 5 April 2021 Submitted via Website
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My son started Elan Preschool - Haywards Heath in 2018 as an explorer and now he is in preschool. Very friendly and caring staff. He is so happy every day in the morning to go to preschool. Very positive attitude. I can't complain for anything. Highly recommended.

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Review from Kim C (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2021 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has loved Elan Preschool - Haywards Heath from the minute we moved her to there in January 2020. The teachers are all fantastic and she speaks of everyone of them so highly. The activities are engaging and she always comes home saying she's had the best day. I would highly recommend Elan Preschool - Haywards Heath.

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Review from Mara L (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2021 Submitted via Website
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I am very pleased by the way my son is being looked after at Elan Preschool - Haywards Heath. He is growing into a confident young boy and I can see him learning so many things. He is very happy going to and coming back from preschool. He is fed well and the staff are lovely and caring. Good luck to the team! Well done!

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Hannah Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2018
Hannah

Hannah, our experienced Nursery Manager, brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her role at Elan. With years of experience in Early Years education, she is dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment where every child can thrive.

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