# Herstmonceux Preschool

Herstmonceux Preschool is a full-day nursery at Village Hall, Hailsham Road, Hailsham, BN27 4JX, in Herstmonceux, East Sussex. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Total Childcare Services (TCS) Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/herstmonceux-preschool-ey546062  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Village Hall, Hailsham Road, Hailsham, BN27 4JX
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07925 514252
- Website: http://www.herstmonceuxpreschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [Total Childcare Services (TCS) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/total-childcare-services-tcs-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY546062

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 June 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/EY546062

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2017 (Reference EY546062). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546062)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546062)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546062)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 February 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/183164)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Village Hall, Hailsham Road, Hailsham, BN27 4JX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.887885,0.319293

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Village Green, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Attwood Farm Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/attwood-farm-nursery-959223) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Bunny Run Childcare Centre & Schools Out Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bunny-run-childcare-centre-and-schools-out-limited-ey543801) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Emmanuel Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/emmanuel-pre-school-109416) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Union Corner Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/union-corner-pre-school-109533) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [The Meadows Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-meadows-nursery-school-511228) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Hailsham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-hailsham-2901911) |  |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Herstmonceux Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Herstmonceux Preschool Good at its inspection on 4 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Herstmonceux Preschool take?

Herstmonceux Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs Herstmonceux Preschool?

Herstmonceux Preschool is run by Total Childcare Services (TCS) Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Herstmonceux Preschool?

You can call 07925 514252 and visit www.herstmonceuxpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546062)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Herstmonceux+Pre-school+%26+Forest+School&query_place_id=ChIJ14LSa7Nt30cRnYSFN-pcypw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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