# Kiddie Capers, Ardingly

Kiddie Capers, Ardingly is a full-day nursery at The Heathfield Suite, South Of England Agricultural Society, Selsfield Road, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, RH17 6TL, in Little London, West Sussex. It is registered for 47 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 32 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Kiddie Capers Childcare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddie-capers-ardingly-2600392  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Heathfield Suite, South Of England Agricultural Society, Selsfield Road, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, RH17 6TL
- Registered places: 47
- Phone: 01444 891991
- Website: https://kiddiecaperschildcare.co.uk/ardingly/
- Run by: [Kiddie Capers Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kiddie-capers-childcare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2600392

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 October 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/16/2600392

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2020 (Reference 2600392). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2600392)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2600392)
- Registered places: 47 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2600392)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1382230)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Heathfield Suite, South Of England Agricultural Society, Selsfield Road, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, RH17 6TL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.054560,-0.087761

- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 32 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Ardingly College |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.0 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 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [CSS Activities](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/css-activities-2821059) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cranbrook-independent-nursery-and-preschool-ey330756) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [West Hoathly Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-hoathly-community-pre-school-113823) | Good |  |  | 2.2 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 |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treehoppers-forest-kindergarten-2628352) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kiddie Capers, Ardingly's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kiddie Capers, Ardingly Good at its inspection on 14 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kiddie Capers, Ardingly take?

Kiddie Capers, Ardingly is registered with Ofsted for up to 47 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kiddie Capers, Ardingly?

Kiddie Capers, Ardingly is run by Kiddie Capers Childcare Ltd, which runs 12 nurseries.

### How do I contact Kiddie Capers, Ardingly?

You can call 01444 891991 and visit kiddiecaperschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2600392)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kiddie+Capers+Childcare%2C+Ardingly&query_place_id=ChIJM3pPJh31dUgR-7C7PasYYSk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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