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What more can I ask for!\nThe staff are exceptional, we are always welcomed with a smile and I feel they are always motivated to want to develop my little one’s mind. They also work with you which I appreciate most.\n\nI love that they are not glued to the setting, they go on walks, explore the community, occasionally attend rhyme time, she has even attended an inflatable session at kings.\n\nThey use a wonderful app that keeps me updated throughout the day about what my little one has been up too, eaten, how often her nappy has been changed etc. I personally love seeing daily pics of their day ❤️\n\nThank you for not only looking after my little one but also me! Although i’m sad that my other little one will be starting in September, I have great comfort that he is going to be at a nursery where he will see just as much love 🥰\n\nThank you xx", "datePublished": "2024-07-03T11:50:38.338961Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "2spP" }, "reviewBody": "I am so pleased with the staff and their high standard of care. Hollie Lawless their co- manager is always warm, reachable and goes out of her way to help the parents and kids have an overall positive experience. 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Bluebell Barn Nursery # Bluebell Barn Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · The Nest, London Road, EAST GRINSTEAD, RH19 1QQ · West Sussex Number of places 60 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2026 Local authority West Sussex About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Bluebell Barn Nursery, located in East Grinstead, West Sussex, offers a nurturing "Childcare on non-domestic premises" setting for children aged 0 to 4. Registered on 19/01/2024, the nursery prides itself on its robust safeguarding practices, ensuring a safe and secure environment where concerns are actively addressed and managed. Leaders and staff demonstrate a proactive approach to meeting individual children's needs, particularly supporting those who may experience disadvantage. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed, offering a wide range of learning opportunities, including creative activities and outdoor play in a well-equipped garden. The nursery also places a strong emphasis on fostering positive relationships, both among children and with staff, and promotes emotional literacy through small-group work. While the setting is generally thriving, with excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, leadership has identified a need to enhance staff engagement during mealtimes to further support children's social development. What it's like Children at the setting experience warm relationships with staff. The key person role supports individuality, and staff take time to get to know children. Daily care routines are adapted to support children's experiences, with calming sleeping areas provided. The setting's approach to settling in helps children feel safe and secure, allowing them to be happy and confident, supported by their key person. Staff are patient, giving children time to embed new learning and transfer skills between different learning areas. Strong safeguarding Individualised support Well-planned curriculum Warm relationships Outdoor play focus ## Key facts Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2024 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Apr 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 Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bluebell Barn Nursery Last inspected 13 April 2026 What it's like to attend Children at the setting experience warm relationships with staff. The key person role supports individuality, and staff take time to get to know children. Daily care routines are adapted to support children's experiences, with calming sleeping areas provided. The setting's approach to settling in helps children feel safe and secure, allowing them to be happy and confident, supported by their key person. Staff are patient, giving children time to embed new learning and transfer skills between different learning areas. Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff consistently meet individual children's needs and support those who experience disadvantage with a proactive approach. - Children achieve well and learn in a positive and supportive environment, experiencing a calm and purposeful learning culture. - Well-designed, small-group sessions promote children's readiness for school, supporting early literacy skills. - Children learn early mathematics skills and concepts, which supports their learning throughout the curriculum. - Children behave well, approaching their day positively and confidently initiating play with friends and staff. - Leaders have designed a varied and ambitious curriculum with a wide range of learning opportunities for children to engage in, including creative activities and outdoor learning. - Leaders ensure a comprehensive support system is in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who may be disadvantaged. - Children benefit from community events and opportunities for parents to visit the setting, which supports children to feel part of a community. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should improve staff engagement with children during mealtimes so that children can benefit from positive social interactions during regular shared experiences. Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303745) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bluebell Barn Nursery Inspection date Apr 2026 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303745)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2777981) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed The Nest, London Road, EAST GRINSTEAD, RH19 1QQ [© 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#/-0.03158/51.13584/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near EAST GRINSTEAD - [Day nurseries in EAST GRINSTEAD](/search?q=EAST+GRINSTEAD) - [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=bluebell-barn-nursery-rh19-1qq-2777981) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support the needs of disadvantaged children and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, adapting approaches to timetabling and small-group work. Targeted support is planned to address gaps in learning, and increased settling-in sessions are provided for children with SEND or those experiencing disadvantages. Leaders ensure a comprehensive support system is in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who may be disadvantaged, which supports them to thrive. Outdoor space Children play outside daily, supporting their physical development through a well-equipped garden space, complete with climbing and balancing toys. Babies' physical development milestones are also encouraged through play, including outdoor activities. ## Parent Reviews of Bluebell Barn Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIdTS1LJmWprGMxws8Of77Y4TXkpc2BgJSJfE2e1PrFoWeNYw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Meenal Patel a year ago A caring, friendly, nurturing nursery with a passion to want the best for my little one. What more can I ask for! The staff are exceptional, we are always welcomed with a smile and I feel they are always motivated to want to develop my little one’s mind. They also work with you which I appreciate most. I love that they are not glued to the setting, they go on walks, explore the community, occasionally attend rhyme time, she has even attended an inflatable session at kings. They use a wonderful app that keeps me updated throughout the day about what my little one has been up too, eaten, how often her nappy has been changed etc. I personally love seeing daily pics of their day ❤️ Thank you for not only looking after my little one but also me! Although i’m sad that my other little one will be starting in September, I have great comfort that he is going to be at a nursery where he will see just as much love 🥰 Thank you xx [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNyOFBTSUJBEAE!2m1!1s0x4875f7006d102d7f:0x6f2ed24554e6b5e1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUTCyhlp5xDgbC3i7LWdP6FQxa6aa3ZuqAmBMWaaCJPX_6C6j95=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) 2spP 2 years ago I am so pleased with the staff and their high standard of care. Hollie Lawless their co- manager is always warm, reachable and goes out of her way to help the parents and kids have an overall positive experience. My child instantly recognized it as a happy place, both indoors and their outdoors space, and bonded with her key worker Jess who meets my child's every need. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqOXN1dmJREAE!2m1!1s0x4875f7006d102d7f:0x6f2ed24554e6b5e1) Reviews from Google for Bluebell Barn Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8011571982357673441&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 13 April 2026 Expected standard Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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