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Barn Owls Pre-School # Barn Owls Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · Etchingham Primary School and Nursery, Parsonage Croft, Etchingham, TN19 7BY · East Sussex Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2026 Local authority East Sussex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Barn Owls Pre-School, located in Etchingham, East Sussex, provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where children aged 2 to 4 years can develop and learn with confidence. Established in 2015, the pre-school is committed to fostering children's emotional needs, ensuring they feel safe and secure. The dedicated staff uses a key-person approach to meet individual learning preferences, and they skillfully play alongside children, especially those new to the setting or facing transitions. Children consistently demonstrate kindness and consideration towards peers and staff, exhibiting excellent attitudes towards learning. The pre-school enriches learning with unique opportunities such as interactions with large farm animals and visits from the fire service, as well as transforming their outdoor area into an enticing space for physical and exploratory play. With a strong focus on progress for all, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, Barn Owls Pre-School collaborates closely with families and external agencies to provide targeted support. Parents consistently express positive feedback, and are encouraged to participate and contribute to the children's learning journey, further solidifying the strong school-to-home connection. Our ethos Barn Owls Pre-school's philosophy is rooted in recognising each child as an individual, promoting positive relationships, and creating enabling environments that support development and learning. They are committed to supporting each child's unique learning journey, fostering creativity and personal growth, and building a strong foundation for lifelong learning and personal development. They adhere to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. What it's like Leaders and staff have created a nurturing and inclusive setting in which children's development and learning flourishes. There is a positive focus on supporting children's emotional needs, and staff use their skills effectively to play alongside children, particularly those new to the setting or struggling with transition. Children respond well, demonstrating they feel safe and secure, behave well, and have excellent attitudes to learning, with routines supporting their understanding of what is about to happen next. Nurturing environment Inclusive setting Strong parent partnerships Outdoor learning focus Dedicated staff ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged on an hourly basis, with rates varying depending on the child's age band. Additional hours outside of funded entitlements are charged at the standard hourly rate, and school meals are billed separately for all ages. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Hourly fee for 2-year-olds £7.60 / hour - Hourly fee for 3/4-year-olds £7.10 / hour - School meals £3.06 / session Good to know - School meals are charged separately for all age groups. - Additional hours taken outside of funded entitlements are charged at the standard hourly rate. - Government funding can be split between up to two settings. - Parents must provide their eligibility codes in advance to secure funded hours. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Barn Owls Pre-School Inspection date Jan 2026 Inspection no. 10062844 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50296753)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485494) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.etchinghambarnowls.co.uk) Etchingham Primary School and Nursery, Parsonage Croft, Etchingham, TN19 7BY [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.42826/51.00781/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Etchingham - [Day nurseries in Etchingham](/search?q=Etchingham) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=barn-owls-pre-school-tn19-7by-ey485494) ## Key facts Opening hours 8.45am – 3.15pm, five days a week during school term times Age range 2 years to statutory school age Established 2015 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Jan 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 2 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Barn Owls Pre-School Last inspected 15 January 2026 Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Leaders and staff have created a nurturing and inclusive setting in which children's development and learning flourishes. There is a positive focus on supporting children's emotional needs, and staff use their skills effectively to play alongside children, particularly those new to the setting or struggling with transition. Children respond well, demonstrating they feel safe and secure, behave well, and have excellent attitudes to learning, with routines supporting their understanding of what is about to happen next. Inspector highlights - Children are consistently kind and considerate towards each other and staff. - Staff provide additional opportunities that some children may not have experienced before, such as meeting large farm animals. - Parents provide extremely positive views on the setting, and leaders and staff actively encourage parents' participation and feedback. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those children with emerging needs make significant progress from their starting points. - Leaders and staff have transformed the outside area to entice children to play and learn, ensuring all areas of learning are accessible in this space. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should ensure that all children are consistently encouraged to join in and benefit from staff's effective teaching at all times. - 2 Leaders should provide staff with the knowledge and skills to implement the curriculum to a higher level. Inspection #10062844 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50296753) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Targeted adjustments for those children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities have a significant impact on their sense of belonging and positive self-esteem. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those children with emerging needs make significant progress from their starting points. Staff work with families and outside agencies to provide targeted intervention for children who are at risk of falling behind. Outdoor space Staff create a mixture of environments where children find calm and quiet, along with more lively areas where children enjoy running, balancing and climbing in the fresh air, which helps to develop their physical and coordination skills. Leaders and staff have transformed the outside area to entice children to play and learn. Staff ensure that children can access all areas of learning in this space, supporting the learning of all children effectively, particularly those who prefer to learn outside. Inspection history Date: June 2016 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - June 2020 Good - June 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Barn Owls Pre-School ### Is Barn Owls Pre-School a good nursery? ### What is Barn Owls Pre-School's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Barn Owls Pre-School cost? ### Does Barn Owls Pre-School accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Barn Owls Pre-School take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Barn Owls Pre-School take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Barn Owls Pre-School's opening hours? ### What age range does Barn Owls Pre-School accept? ### Does Barn Owls Pre-School have outdoor space? ### How does Barn Owls Pre-School support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Barn Owls Pre-School? ### How do I contact Barn Owls Pre-School or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Etchingham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Barn Owls Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.5 mi ### Parsonage Farm Day Nursery Wadhurst · TN5 7DL ](/nursery/parsonage-farm-day-nursery-limited-tn5-7dl-ey276134) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.7 mi ### Robertsbridge Children's Services Robertsbridge · TN32 5AX ](/nursery/robertsbridge-children-s-services-tn32-5ax-ey349730) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.8 mi ### Ladybirds Nursery and Pre-School Wadhurst · TN5 7DH 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/ladybirds-preschool-playgroup-tn5-7dh-ey293520) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 3.0 mi ### Puddle Ducks Nursery Salehurst Robertsbridge · TN32 5PJ 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/puddle-ducks-nursery-salehurst-tn32-5pj-2852482) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 4.7 mi ### Hawkhurst Pre-School Cranbrook · TN18 4JJ ](/nursery/hawkhurst-pre-school-tn18-4jj-ey440900) [See all nurseries in Etchingham →](/search?q=Etchingham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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