# Ashdown Day Nursery

Ashdown Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Little Oaks, Tomtits Lane, Forest Row, RH18 5AT, in Highgate, East Sussex. It is registered for 56 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 17 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashdown-day-nursery-2532408  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Little Oaks, Tomtits Lane, Forest Row, RH18 5AT
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 01342 824455
- Website: http://www.ashdowndaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2532408

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Inspection history:

- 17 April 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 25 October 2021: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2532408

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2019 (Reference 2532408). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2532408)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 17 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2532408)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2532408)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1716410)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Little Oaks, Tomtits Lane, Forest Row, RH18 5AT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.089702,0.032386

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In East Sussex there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 17 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Michael Hall School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Greenfields School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Brambletye School |  | 2–14 |  | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Ashurst Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ashurst Wood Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashurst-wood-community-pre-school-ey397901) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Sunnyside Community Pre-School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunnyside-community-pre-school-cio-2646022) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Toybox Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toybox-day-nursery-ey398676) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [NGA - The Meads](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nga-the-meads-2879649) |  |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten, East Grinstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treehoppers-forest-kindergarten-east-grinstead-ey562202) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Little Chums Pre School East Grinstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-chums-pre-school-east-grinstead-2546583) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ashdown Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ashdown Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 17 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ashdown Day Nursery take?

Ashdown Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Ashdown Day Nursery?

You can call 01342 824455 and visit www.ashdowndaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2532408)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ashdown+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJx0nukzFf30cRUvtneW5Nues)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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