Waitlist
Now taking bookings for September 2026 for children aged under 2, and places are offered according to a waiting list. All children are required to attend a minimum of two sessions over two different days.
Battle Pre-School Playgroup
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2025)
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2025
Local authority
East Sussex
About this day nursery
Battle Pre-School Playgroup, established in 1969, is a registered charity offering early years education for children aged two to five. Located in Asten Fields, Battle, the pre-school provides a nurturing, safe, and secure environment, encouraging children to take an active role in their learning journey.
With an Ofsted rating of "Good" from 2019, the pre-school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, allowing each child to progress at their individual pace. The dedicated and highly trained staff are committed to fostering confident and resilient individuals, developing learning through exploration and enjoyment.
The pre-school values parental involvement and offers home links to ensure a strong partnership in each child's development. Over the years, the facility has expanded through fundraising and community support, providing disabled access, updated cloakrooms, an outdoor floor surface with an overhead canopy, and a recently remodelled garden.
The pre-school is currently accepting bookings for September 2026.
Our ethos
Battle Pre-School Playgroup follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, encouraging children to take an active role in their learning journey. The staff are committed to fostering confident and resilient individuals through exploration and enjoyment, valuing parental involvement to support each child's development.
What it's like
Children and their families are warmly welcomed at this inspiring setting. Children enter eagerly, excited to explore what staff have planned for them. These experiences successfully help develop children's understanding of nature and caring for the natural world.
Charity-runOfsted rated GoodForest School offers
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Opening hours
Monday to Friday from 9am until 3pm
Age range
2-5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
1993
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Battle Pre-School Playgroup
Last inspected 6 June 2025 · Victoria Salisbury
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children and their families are warmly welcomed at this inspiring setting. Children enter eagerly, excited to explore what staff have planned for them. These experiences successfully help develop children's understanding of nature and caring for the natural world.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders and managers are passionate and committed to giving children the best start. They offer excellent support for families.
- Children benefit from a very inclusive environment, learning about different cultures and valuing staff's own languages.
- Staff prioritise supporting children's language skills, teaching them new and complex vocabulary.
- Staff provide children with activities that support their understanding of keeping fit and healthy, including forest school adventures.
- Staff encourage children to be creative thinkers, providing a motivating curriculum that fosters curiosity and imagination.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen staff's confidence in identifying how to best support children's individual needs during key transition times.
Inspection #10398984 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported in managing their emotions effectively. For example, staff provide them with cosy, calm spaces to retreat to when needed.
Outdoor space
Children beam with smiles as they persevere to dig holes for plants outside. Children thoroughly enjoy their forest school adventures, learning about the benefits of being outside on their mental and physical health.
Inspection history
Date: April 2004
- June 2025Good
- November 2019Good
- April 2016Outstanding
- April 2010Outstanding
- April 2004Good
Frequently asked about Battle Pre-School Playgroup
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