--- title: "Hassocks Day Nursery and Preschool | Ofsted Report" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hassocks-day-nursery-and-preschool-bn6-9ly-2811746 description: "Hassocks Day Nursery and Preschool — see the latest Ofsted report card, plus fees, opening hours, contact details." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Hassocks Day Nursery and Preschool Ofsted: Expected standard · 4.2 (5 Google reviews) · Beacon Ground, Hassocks Football Club, Hassocks, BN6 9LY · West Sussex Number of places 45 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2025 Local authority West Sussex ## About this early years setting Hassocks Day Nursery and Preschool, located in Hassocks, BN6 9LY, is a childcare setting for children aged 0-4 years. Registered with Ofsted on 04/10/2024, the nursery operates Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 18:00, offering all-year provision. The dedicated staff, led by experienced leaders, consistently meet the individual needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They are adept at identifying any barriers to learning swiftly and implementing prompt actions, ensuring all children are valued and included. The environment is thoughtfully organised to allow every child to participate successfully, and communication is adapted to provide tailored teaching. The leaders have significantly improved the quality of provision since taking over, focusing on embedding changes and prioritising staff training and well-being. This commitment ensures that children benefit from a broad and varied curriculum, preparing them effectively for the next stage of their learning. Our ethos Hassocks Day Nursery and Preschool focuses on hands-on, experiential learning and play-based discovery within a stimulating indoor and outdoor environment. They aim to foster growth and development, providing personalised care and learning experiences to help children thrive and achieve school readiness. The nursery also highlights the importance of continuity of care and strong caregiver relationships due to high staff retention. What it's like Children are warmly welcomed by staff and engage calmly with them, feeling safe and empowered to make their own choices. Staff help children develop strong bonds and emotional security, with an effective knowledge of each child to successfully plan for their learning. All children thrive and make progress from their starting points, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Individualised care Strong bonds Broad curriculum Staff wellbeing SEND support ## Pricing & funding This nursery charges hourly rates based on attendance patterns of either 42 or 51 weeks per year, with minimum session lengths. Fees include breakfast, snacks, milk, wipes, and nappies, while lunches, teas, and enrichment classes are optional. Discounts are available for siblings and high-hour bookings. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Fees include breakfast, snacks, dairy milk, wipes, and nappies. - Minimum booking of 4 hours per half-day session (51 weeks) or 4.5 hours (42 weeks). - Minimum booking of 8 hours per full-day session. - Lunch and tea are charged additionally, with discounts for all-year-round attendance. - Optional enrichment fee applies for peripatetic classes. - Discounts of 8% for siblings/twins and 5% for 32+ hours/week (without EYFE funding). ## Key facts Food Breakfast, snacks, and dairy milk are included. Wipes and nappies are also included. Lunch and tea are charged separately. Waitlist Limited availability until September 2027; minimum attendance includes a half-day on Friday, or a full day in some cases, with a minimum of 2.5 days per week (or 5 half days). Opening hours 8am to 6pm Age range 3 months to 5 years old Term time / All Year All_year Session types Half Day, Full Day, Short Day Registered with Ofsted 2024 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Nov 2025 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, Compulsory Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted report for Hassocks Day Nursery and Preschool Last inspected 27 November 2025 · Hayley Kiely What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff consistently meet children's individual needs well and work collaboratively with parents and carers. - Leaders and staff swiftly identify any barriers to children's learning and take prompt action. - Children benefit from a broad and varied curriculum that supports them to gain the skills and knowledge that they need to move on to the next stage of their learning. - Leaders have made significant improvements to the quality of the provision since taking over the setting, focusing on embedding relevant changes and prioritising training and wellbeing for staff. - Staff have an effective knowledge of their key children, which enables them to successfully plan for children's learning, ensuring all children are valued and included. Areas to develop - 1 Staff should enhance practice to provide children with consistent messages about how they are expected to behave. Inspection #281174a · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50294606) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and staff consistently meet children's individual needs well, swiftly identifying any barriers to children's learning and taking prompt action to support all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Leaders make meaningful adjustments to ensure all children are valued and included, including reviewing the organisation of the environment to enable all children to successfully join in. Staff adapt communication with children, including those with additional needs, ensuring they benefit from tailored teaching. Outdoor space Staff incorporate mathematics into daily routines and experiences, including talking to children about quantities as they build structures in the garden. ## Google Reviews of Hassocks Day Nursery and Preschool 4.2 (5 Google reviews) Hayley Kenney 7 months ago I honestly couldn’t recommend a better nursery for my child! They absolutely love being outdoors, and with the large garden set in the heart of the South Downs, they get plenty of fresh air and outdoor playtime. The extra-curricular activities like yoga and music are such a lovely bonus, there’s always something new and exciting for them to enjoy. The staff are wonderful with my little one, always caring, attentive, and great at keeping parents updated about upcoming events or any changes. I also really appreciate how involved the nursery is with the local community, taking part in events like Hassocks Goes Gold and Light Up Hassocks. They are even organising trips to the farm and local theatre productions in the next month which my child is going to absolutely love. Since starting here, my child has come on in leaps and bounds, we couldn’t be happier! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21kSVdVRmxkbVJSY3pSV1psWkVOVzVpYTNaMk4zYxAB!2m1!1s0x48758e713955eceb:0xfc611bd972780b6f) G 10 months ago The new owners of Hassocks Day Nursery have transformed my child's nursery into a fantastic new place to learn and play. The staff team are so friendly, they have a lovely new manager. The meals are really nutritious and full of veggies, and the garden is a beautiful space to play. It's great to have such a fab nursery here in the village. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25RM1pWWmpRVXRqVlhCblNGVkNZbmRoY1VkUVNsRRAB!2m1!1s0x48758e713955eceb:0xfc611bd972780b6f) Joshua 2 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURsdDkyMW93RRAB!2m1!1s0x48758e713955eceb:0xfc611bd972780b6f) Alex Rogers 3 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCX1k2MXZRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48758e713955eceb:0xfc611bd972780b6f) Lili Hiliuk 3 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCNjRpeFRnEAE!2m1!1s0x48758e713955eceb:0xfc611bd972780b6f) Reviews from Google for Hassocks Day Nursery and Preschool. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=18185847391041096559&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 27 November 2025 Expected standard Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50294606) ## Frequently asked about Hassocks Day Nursery and Preschool ### What ages of children does Hassocks Day Nursery and Preschool take? ### How are meals and snacks handled at Hassocks Day Nursery and Preschool? ### How is Hassocks Day Nursery and Preschool classified by Ofsted? ### What area is Hassocks Day Nursery and Preschool working to improve? ### Which funded childcare hours does Hassocks Day Nursery and Preschool accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Hassocks Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Hassocks Day Nursery and Preschool. - Ofsted rating unavailable 0.5 mi ### Kiddie Capers, Hassocks, Keymer Road Hassocks · BN6 8AN https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kiddie-capers-hassocks-keymer-road-bn6-8an-2831502 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Kiddie Capers, Hassocks Hassocks · BN6 8LJ 5.0(41 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kiddie-capers-hassocks-bn6-8lj-2713306 - Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Kiddie Capers, Hurstpierpoint Hassocks · BN6 9TH 5.0(34 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kiddie-capers-hurstpierpoint-bn6-9th-2542504 - Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Kiddi Caru Nursery Burgess Hill · RH15 9TT 3.4(10 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-rh15-9tt-ey357124 - Awaiting first inspection 2.3 mi ### Kids Planet Burgess Hill Burgess Hill · RH15 9NF 5.0(10 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-burgess-hill-rh15-9nf-2851090 - Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Burgess Hill Day Nursery and Preschool Burgess Hill · RH15 9AA 4.1(10 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/burgess-hill-day-nursery-and-preschool-rh15-9aa-2642360 See all nurseries in Hassocks →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Hassocks ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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