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Buttercup Barn, Cranbrook Nurseries
MetHaywards Heath Road
Balcombe Haywards Heath West Sussex, RH17 6NL
56 registered places
£500£4,000
£20k£150k
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£6,710
Monthly Saving
£559
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31%
This report uses the legacy pre-November 2025 framework, assessing the setting against the Early Years Register requirements with an overall 'Met' judgment. The findings have been mapped to the new 7-area November 2025 framework. Stagecoach Haywards Heath is an out-of-school childcare provision for 4-6 year olds operating from Warden Park Primary Academy. The setting demonstrates strong practice across most areas, with particular strengths in children's behaviour, emotional well-being, language development, and safeguarding arrangements. The inspector noted one area requiring attention: staff do not consistently manage changes to daily routines effectively, which occasionally impacts children's engagement levels. This is the setting's first routine inspection since registration in 2019.
Inspection Overview
Safeguarding
Met
Inclusion
Strong Standard
Curriculum and Teaching
Strong Standard
Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour, Attitudes and Establishing Routines
Expected Standard
Children's Welfare and Well-being
Strong Standard
Leadership and Governance
Strong Standard
Key Insights From The Inspection
Likes
SafeguardingStaff know children well and are alert to all signs suggesting harm
SafeguardingClear understanding of escalation procedures and prompt action protocols
SafeguardingRigorous recruitment procedures and regular safeguarding training
InclusionChildren understand and respect differing needs of peers
Areas for improvement
InclusionExpand targeted resources for children with different learning styles and abilities
InclusionDevelop more formal systems for tracking individual progress and needs
Curriculum and TeachingEnhance resources for language development and communication
Curriculum and TeachingExpand drama and creative materials to support performance-based learning
Availability & Fees
Fees at this nursery vary depending on age.
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Location of Buttercup Barn, Cranbrook Nurseries
Haywards Heath Road
Balcombe Haywards Heath West Sussex, RH17 6NL
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