# Bluebell Barn Children's Nursery

Bluebell Barn Children's Nursery is a full-day nursery at Dittons Road, Stone Cross, PEVENSEY, BN24 5ES, in Stone Cross, East Sussex. It is registered for 83 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 34 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Chauntry Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebell-barn-childrens-nursery-ey302561  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Dittons Road, Stone Cross, PEVENSEY, BN24 5ES
- Registered places: 83
- Phone: 01323 487081
- Website: https://www.bluebellnurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Chauntry Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/chauntry-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY302561

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 November 2022, 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY302561

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2005 (Reference EY302561). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY302561)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY302561)
- Registered places: 83 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY302561)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/184936)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dittons Road, Stone Cross, PEVENSEY, BN24 5ES

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.816435,0.279475

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Shinewater Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Sharnfold Farm & Shop, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, 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 34 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Cross School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Shinewater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Oakwood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Hankham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Heron Park Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Parkland Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Parkland Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| West Rise Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stone Cross Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stone-cross-pre-school-playgroup-507910) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Stone Cross Independent Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stone-cross-independent-pre-school-109525) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Poppetts Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppetts-pre-school-2899450) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Meadows Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadows-nursery-school-ey436921) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Eastbourne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-eastbourne-508972) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Maggie's Day Nursery Polegate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maggies-day-nursery-polegate-2798362) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bluebell Barn Children's Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bluebell Barn Children's Nursery Good at its inspection on 8 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bluebell Barn Children's Nursery take?

Bluebell Barn Children's Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 83 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bluebell Barn Children's Nursery?

Bluebell Barn Children's Nursery is run by Chauntry Childcare Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bluebell Barn Children's Nursery?

Hampden Park (Sussex) is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bluebell Barn Children's Nursery?

You can call 01323 487081 and visit www.bluebellnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY302561)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bluebell+Barn+Children%27s+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJwc_sXCZy30cR2G1wiRzrLS4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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