# Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery

Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Circus, Seaville Drive, EASTBOURNE, BN23 6LJ, in St Anthony's Hill, East Sussex. It is registered for 62 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 26 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Chauntry Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebell-hill-childrens-nursery-ey363614  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Circus, Seaville Drive, EASTBOURNE, BN23 6LJ
- Registered places: 62
- Phone: 01323 724017
- Website: https://www.bluebellnurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Chauntry Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/chauntry-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY363614

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 July 2025, 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/EY363614

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2007 (Reference EY363614). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY363614)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY363614)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY363614)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1951107)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Circus, Seaville Drive, EASTBOURNE, BN23 6LJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.791122,0.309194

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Gardener Close Play Area, 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 26 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tollgate Community Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Langney Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Andrew's Church of England Infants School | Primary | 2–7 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| West Rise Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Roselands Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Stafford Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Heron Park Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Meadows Mere Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadows-mere-nursery-school-507796) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Haven Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-haven-nursery-school-ey433501) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Castle Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-castle-nursery-2835113) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Rockets Childcare - Eastbourne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rockets-childcare-eastbourne-ey465719) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Rockets Childcare - Langney](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rockets-childcare-langney-ey473067) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Eastbourne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-eastbourne-508972) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery Good at its inspection on 11 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.

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

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

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

You can call 01323 724017 and visit www.bluebellnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY363614)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bluebell+Hill+Children%27s+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJlUMw1bpz30cRKOjrV4lMD5g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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