# Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool

Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Ivy Cottage, Balcome Road, Horley, RH6 9SW, in Shipley Bridge, West Sussex. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Childcare and Learning (Cranbrook) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cranbrook-independent-nursery-and-preschool-ey330787  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ivy Cottage, Balcome Road, Horley, RH6 9SW
- Registered places: 72
- Run by: [Childcare and Learning (Cranbrook) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/childcare-and-learning-cranbrook-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY330787

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 August 2023, 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/EY330787

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2006 (Reference EY330787). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330787)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330787)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330787)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ivy Cottage, Balcome Road, Horley, RH6 9SW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.149055,-0.144967

- Station: Gatwick Airport, 0.9 miles
- Station: Gatwick South Terminal Shuttle, 0.9 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forge Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| The Gatwick School | All-through | 4–16 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Copthorne CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Fairway Infant School, Copthorne | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Milton Mount Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Langshott Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Oakwood School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kid Co Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kid-co-ltd-113559) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cranbrook-independent-nursery-and-preschool-ey330799) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Copthorne Kinders Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/copthorne-kinders-day-nursery-2752617) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [St John's Sunshine Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-sunshine-pre-school-2772149) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Peter Pan Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peter-pan-playgroup-113640) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Milton Mount Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milton-mount-playgroup-113602) | Good |  |  | 1.5 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 3 August 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 72 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?

Gatwick Airport is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330787)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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