# Elan Pre School

Elan Pre School is a full-day nursery at 12 Sydney Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1PZ, in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. It is registered for 56 children. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 6 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elan-pre-school-2856950  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 12 Sydney Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1PZ
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 01444 451970
- Website: https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/haywards-heath/elan-preschool-haywards-heath/
- Run by: [Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/dicky-birds-pre-school-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2856950

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2025 (Reference 2856950). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2856950)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2856950)
- 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/16/2856950)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1832889)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 12 Sydney Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1PZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.005822,-0.101838

- Station: Haywards Heath, 0.1 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sunte Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Muster Green, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warden Park Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Some aspects not as strong (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Harlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Blackthorns Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Lindfield Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital |  | 5–18 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Northlands Wood Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Elan Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elan-nursery-2856946) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Robins Nest Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robins-nest-day-nursery-ey535677) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kiddie Capers, Merlin House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddie-capers-merlin-house-2726719) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Hedgehogs & Badgers Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedgehogs-and-badgers-nursery-school-ey562802) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Mayflower Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mayflower-playgroup-2524561) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Paul's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pauls-pre-school-ey248608) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Elan Pre School take?

Elan Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### Who runs Elan Pre School?

Elan Pre School is run by Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited, which runs 25 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Elan Pre School?

Haywards Heath is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Elan Pre School?

You can call 01444 451970 and visit www.grandiruk.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2856950)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Elan+Preschool%2C+Haywards+Heath%2C+a+GrandirUK+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ_03Baa6MdUgRo182lz7C_zM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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