# Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool

Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Buttercup Barn, Haywards Heath Road, BALCOMBE, RH17 6NL, in Balcombe, West Sussex. It is registered for 56 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Childcare and Learning (Cranbrook) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cranbrook-independent-nursery-and-preschool-ey330756  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Buttercup Barn, Haywards Heath Road, BALCOMBE, RH17 6NL
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 01444 811202
- Website: http://www.cranbrooknursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Childcare and Learning (Cranbrook) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/childcare-and-learning-cranbrook-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY330756

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330756

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2006 (Reference EY330756). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330756)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330756)
- 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/EY330756)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 21 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/491561)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Buttercup Barn, Haywards Heath Road, BALCOMBE, RH17 6NL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.054176,-0.124518

- Station: Balcombe, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 West Sussex there are about 2.7 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balcombe Cofe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ardingly College |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Peters Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-pre-school-113730) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Kiddie Capers, Ardingly](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddie-capers-ardingly-2600392) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [CSS Activities](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/css-activities-2821059) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Rose Cottage, Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-rose-cottage-haywards-heath-day-nursery-and-preschool-2555610) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treehoppers-forest-kindergarten-2628352) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Kiddie Capers, Cuckfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddie-capers-cuckfield-2597772) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 11 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool take?

Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### Who runs Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool?

Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool is run by Childcare and Learning (Cranbrook) Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool?

Balcombe is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01444 811202 and visit www.cranbrooknursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330756)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cranbrook+Independent+Nursery+%26+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJtWtHxajzdUgRQJlBz3Lewu4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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