# Kiddie Capers, Merlin House

Kiddie Capers, Merlin House is a full-day nursery at Merlin House, 6 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1BB, in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 65 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Kiddie Capers Childcare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddie-capers-merlin-house-2726719  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Merlin House, 6 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1BB
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01444 523088
- Website: https://kiddiecaperschildcare.co.uk/merlin-house/
- Run by: [Kiddie Capers Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kiddie-capers-childcare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2726719

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 July 2024, 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/16/2726719

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2023 (Reference 2726719). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2726719)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2726719)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2726719)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Merlin House, 6 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1BB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.003496,-0.106995

- Station: Haywards Heath, 0.2 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Muster Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Beech Hurst, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 65 reviews (as of 4 November 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 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Harlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Blackthorns Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Bolnore Village Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2019) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital |  | 5–18 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Lindfield Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Robins Nest Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robins-nest-day-nursery-ey535677) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Elan Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elan-nursery-2856946) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Elan Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elan-pre-school-2856950) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St Paul's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pauls-pre-school-ey248608) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Mayflower Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mayflower-playgroup-2524561) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kiddie Capers, The Garden Rooms](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddie-capers-the-garden-rooms-2791244) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kiddie Capers, Merlin House's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kiddie Capers, Merlin House Good at its inspection on 22 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kiddie Capers, Merlin House take?

Kiddie Capers, Merlin House is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kiddie Capers, Merlin House?

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

### What is the nearest station to Kiddie Capers, Merlin House?

Haywards Heath is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kiddie Capers, Merlin House?

You can call 01444 523088 and visit kiddiecaperschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2726719)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kiddie+Capers+Childcare%2C+Merlin+House&query_place_id=ChIJiQqTaM2NdUgRctalONygd5I)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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