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The staff are all amazing and they do so much with and for the children.\nThe evening meals are excellent as well.", "datePublished": "2019-10-03T11:12:24.207053Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Junaid Shaikh" }, "reviewBody": "RUDE OWNER WHAT YOU EXPECT FROM REST OF THE STAFF", "datePublished": "2021-01-27T12:34:56.310741Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Catherine Phillips" }, "reviewBody": "I am so pleased I found Copperfields. My little boy wasn’t getting on so well at his previous placement but has come on leaps and bounds since starting at Copperfields. His key worker Jenny is wonderful and so responsive. They are very caring and responsive to his needs. 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Copperfields Day Nursery # Copperfields Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2022) · 3.2 (6 parent reviews) · 22 Saffrons Road, EASTBOURNE, BN21 1DU · East Sussex Number of places 66 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Apr 2022 Local authority East Sussex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Copperfields Day Nursery, situated in a spacious detached house near the heart of Eastbourne, is dedicated to celebrating the unique individuality of each child. The nursery prides itself on nurturing children's innate curiosity and eagerness to learn by offering a diverse range of experiences tailored to their specific interests and developmental stages. Guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) 2024 principles, Copperfields creates stimulating environments that foster exploration, build confidence, and establish a strong foundation for lifelong learning. The nursery provides age-appropriate rooms, including a nurturing space for 0-2 year olds, an exploratory setting for 2-3 year olds promoting independence, and an upper nursery focused on creative learning to prepare children for school. Additionally, Copperfields emphasises the importance of outdoor play for child development, offering a large, secure garden for active learning and connecting with nature, regardless of the weather. Our ethos Copperfields Day Nursery is committed to celebrating each child's individuality and nurturing their innate curiosity and eagerness to learn. Guided by the EYFS 2024 principles, they foster exploration, build confidence, and lay a foundation for lifelong learning through tailored experiences, stimulating environments, and by emphasising the importance of outdoor play for connecting with nature. What it's like Children are happy, safe and secure in this inviting nursery. They know staff will help them to manage risk and keep safe. Staff know the children well and plan activities that interest and motivate them. Individuality-focused learning EYFS-led curriculum Spacious outdoor play ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.copperfieldsnursery.co.uk/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday-Friday: 8:00 - 18:00 Age range 0-4 years ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Copperfields Day Nursery Inspection date Apr 2022 Inspection no. 10210624 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50184525)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436240) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=copperfields-day-nursery-bn21-1du-ey436240) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Copperfields Day Nursery Last inspected 20 April 2022 Safeguarding effective 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 are happy, safe and secure in this inviting nursery. They know staff will help them to manage risk and keep safe. Staff know the children well and plan activities that interest and motivate them. Inspector highlights - Children are happy, safe and secure. - Staff have strong partnerships with parents. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. - Staff routinely monitor the progress of their key children. - Children of all ages show good levels of concentration and positive attitudes. Areas to develop - 1 allow children time to think about their responses and share their ideas, to help to support their critical-thinking skills - 2 provide additional resources to take better consideration of the interests and abilities of the children, to meet their learning needs. Inspection #10210624 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50184525) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. The special educational needs coordinator works effectively with parents and external professionals to plan appropriate activities to support their progress. Outdoor space Babies and young children enjoy playing outside where they explore the feel of natural materials, such as sand, mud and straw. Others use twigs and leaves to create homes for the toy animals. ## Parent Reviews of Copperfields Day Nursery 3.2 (6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVXQ4o911TwCrJ7PhBm64MHmvXAMAN8gblsbggmTbkNwn8YnkRE=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Nick Dunbar 7 years ago What an amazing day nursery. Out of all the ones I visited, Copperfields made me feel the most welcomed and reassured that my child will be cared for, looked after and educated. There was so many activities going on and all the children were laughing and full of energy in participating with the activities the staff had created. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURvOC1mcEhBEAE!2m1!1s0x47df73fde9451053:0x9d7b37dbb49543f2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIClrPmgbvBPV7608mzsVrX7PNiEo0Z0IomTMlpU6btBkL5Sg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Darren Scott 6 years ago My daughter goes to an after school club at the nursery and it was the best decision we ever made. The staff are all amazing and they do so much with and for the children. The evening meals are excellent as well. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMwLWV5aGRBEAE!2m1!1s0x47df73fde9451053:0x9d7b37dbb49543f2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV4YZeIkWGjSbTL49T2sYnMktNcOOe9SyC_boZYTKTPXrDs6Mef=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Junaid Shaikh 5 years ago RUDE OWNER WHAT YOU EXPECT FROM REST OF THE STAFF [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN5dXFqQUNBEAE!2m1!1s0x47df73fde9451053:0x9d7b37dbb49543f2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJPTlL_sPMjYqfkdu_bpmOziOoJ0hHt1jUuYY5VWlnjAjmNgg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Catherine Phillips in the last week I am so pleased I found Copperfields. My little boy wasn’t getting on so well at his previous placement but has come on leaps and bounds since starting at Copperfields. His key worker Jenny is wonderful and so responsive. They are very caring and responsive to his needs. Their facilities are fantastic, big spacious garden and a chef to prepare all their meals. Could not recommend enough [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT214U1UxaE1ORmhoYTB4d05XNDNZbk5mZEhvMU1HYxAB!2m1!1s0x47df73fde9451053:0x9d7b37dbb49543f2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVYK2t6TwpohkVARjBh_Y4zZFkF1jM4qo_rUUxN0YuuRfeOK4ih=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Macmon Macmon a month ago Went to visit the nursery and were told they had a place for us in April. Sent in the paper work and a week before the new term starts we are told the place is no longer available. When I called to ask why the Director was very rude. A very disappointed daughter who was very excited to start her first nursery. We have now lost our funding until September. Disgraceful. Will avoid. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25sU1pURjBNMEZPTVZWeVZDMXJYMEpLY0ZkVVFVRRAB!2m1!1s0x47df73fde9451053:0x9d7b37dbb49543f2) Reviews from Google for Copperfields Day Nursery. 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