# Rabbit Patch Day Nursery

Rabbit Patch Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Willow Cottage, Handcross Road, Plummers Plain, Horsham, RH13 6NX, in Lower Beeding, West Sussex. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 21 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rabbit-patch-day-nursery-ey547352  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Willow Cottage, Handcross Road, Plummers Plain, Horsham, RH13 6NX
- Phone: 01403 891976
- Website: http://www.rabbitpatchnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY547352

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 May 2021, 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/EY547352

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY547352). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547352)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 May 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547352)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/999232)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Willow Cottage, Handcross Road, Plummers Plain, Horsham, RH13 6NX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.034952,-0.255260

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 21 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Lower Beeding | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lower-beeding-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey243714) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Nutkins Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nutkins-preschool-2749198) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Horsham Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horsham-montessori-ey333671) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Leechpool Caterpillar Nursery & After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leechpool-caterpillar-nursery-and-after-school-club-2566817) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Colgate Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colgate-pre-school-113443) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Country Mice Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/country-mice-nursery-113450) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rabbit Patch Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rabbit Patch Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 18 May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How do I contact Rabbit Patch Day Nursery?

You can call 01403 891976 and visit www.rabbitpatchnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547352)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rabbit+Patch+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJkUOHL5XsdUgRZmT6J6HTfQE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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