# Dicker House Preschool

Dicker House Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Community Room, Birchwood Grove Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 0DP, in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. It is registered for 26 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 5.0 from 8 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dicker-house-preschool-ey397474  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Community Room, Birchwood Grove Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 0DP
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07707 892532
- Website: http://dickerhouse.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY397474

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 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/EY397474

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2009 (Reference EY397474). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY397474)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY397474)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY397474)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 January 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/30736)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Community Room, Birchwood Grove Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 0DP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.949712,-0.120226

- Station: Burgess Hill, 0.4 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Folders Meadow Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Queens Crescent Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Holt Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Burners Close Play Area, 0.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Burgess Hill Girls |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| London Meed Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Woodlands Meed |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Oak Tree Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (April 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Hambrook School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| Sheddingdean Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Grove Lodge, Burgess Hill Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-grove-lodge-burgess-hill-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey493239) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Rainbow Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-tree-nursery-2870140) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Andrew's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-pre-school-113716) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Fish and Bricks PreSchool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fish-and-bricks-preschool-ey430996) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Burgess Hill Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burgess-hill-day-nursery-and-preschool-2642360) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Windmills Opportunity Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windmills-opportunity-playgroup-2874424) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dicker House Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dicker House Preschool Good at its inspection on 11 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dicker House Preschool take?

Dicker House Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Dicker House Preschool?

Burgess Hill is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Dicker House Preschool?

You can call 07707 892532 and visit dickerhouse.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY397474)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dicker+House+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJefc0XT-MdUgRM80magPcL-U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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