Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

There have been a few disruptions to my toddlers routine recently - we moved house/area, left her old nursery behind, lockdown happened and then she started preschool. The staff at Elan Preschool have been so kind and patient with her, and what could have been a difficult transition, was handled brilliantly. She can’t wait to go to preschool each morning, and since she’s been going, I’ve noticed her language has come along in leaps and bounds. I love hearing about her days at preschool and all the fun activities she’s been doing. She’s learning a lot, and it’s great! Highly recommend.

My son absolutely loves going to Elan Preschool, and the staff are so attentive to each child's needs. The organisation, especially with all the recent changes (and as my husband and I are both keyworkers), has been so reassuring. My son comes home full of enthusiasm and exhausted (in a good way) and stories about dinosaurs, water play and books etc. Our older son also went to Elan, and I could not recommend highly enough. Bravo and thank you for the lovely, lovely staff and environment and non-stop fun. Home (and food at home) is positively dull in comparison, I'm sure!

I'm nothing but impressed with Elan pre-school, my son thoroughly enjoys his time there. The staff are wonderful, caring, attentive and supportive. The range of activities that are planned and executed each day are of a fantastic variety, I sometimes wish I could spend the day there! They are fun and educational and are adapted to the children and their interests. The food is cooked on-site by Elan's chef, and the menu range is brilliant, a good mixture and I'm quite envious when I read the daily activity board and see what has been served up! I would highly recommend Elan, my son has attended the nursery too, and it was the same great experience.

My son has been coming to Elan nursery and then preschool since he was 11-months old. He loves preschool, and I am always really excited to hear what he has learned that day. Since he started preschool, Elan preschool has invested in an extension which has made it a huge open space downstairs that flows into the garden. As well as using the garden, the staff take the children to the local parks and woods to learn more about nature. The staff are great, and always share any significant news from the day (good or bad!), and since they have re-opened to all after lockdown, I have very impressed about the social distancing and bubbles that are observed and don't interfere with the children's ability to learn. It will be a sad day when he leaves later this year.

Both our children have attended Elan Preschool, and I highly recommend it. There is a lovely, warm, happy atmosphere, which is created by the friendly, smiley, professional staff - led by the excellent manager. The building and garden are set up well, and the activities our kids have had a chance to take part in, are fun and educational. We feel Elan Preschool has set our oldest son up very well for primary school.

My son used to go to this preschool and now my daughter is in there, and I absolutely would recommend it to anyone. Staff are and have always been amazing with kids, they care, they know their needs and characters, they play and support them and always have genuine smiles on their faces. They have a variety of games and activities to play with, nutritional food, their chef is fantastic. The management is excellent, managers work on the floor with children too and always there to help you. Their opening times are convenient, location is great. We really enjoy our journey with the Elan Preschool.

My son absolutely loves Elan Preschool, having first attended their nursery round the corner. The staff are brilliant, and there is a lovely balance of structured activities and free-flow play. The outdoor garden area is great, and it’s a nice “house” feel set over two floors. He is always happy to go, which is the best endorsement.