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Herstmonceux Preschool # Herstmonceux Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2025) · 3.0 (2 parent reviews) · Village Hall, Hailsham Road, Hailsham, BN27 4JX · East Sussex Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 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 Herstmonceux Pre-School is dedicated to providing a nurturing, secure, and engaging setting where children can thrive, learn, and achieve their full potential. The preschool believes in fostering a fun learning environment and prioritises the individual needs of each child, valuing them as unique individuals. The curriculum includes an innovative Forest School programme, which encourages outdoor play and learning. The pre-school prides itself on its "Good" Ofsted rating, reflecting the high quality of its staff and educational provision. They aim to provide suitable solutions for every child's childcare and educational requirements. Our ethos Herstmonceux Pre-School is dedicated to providing a nurturing, secure, and engaging setting where children can thrive, learn, and achieve their full potential. The preschool believes in fostering a fun learning environment and prioritises the individual needs of each child, valuing them as unique individuals. The curriculum includes an innovative Forest School programme, which encourages outdoor play and learning. What it's like Children thoroughly enjoy themselves at this well-run pre-school. They arrive with excitement and greet staff enthusiastically. Staff are kind, nurturing and attentive, forming very positive, trusting relationships with the children. Forest School Good Ofsted rating ## 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.herstmonceuxpreschool.co.uk/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Tuesday: 8.30am to 5pm, Wednesday to Friday: 8.30am to 4pm Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Herstmonceux Preschool Last inspected 4 June 2025 · Jo Caswell 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 thoroughly enjoy themselves at this well-run pre-school. They arrive with excitement and greet staff enthusiastically. Staff are kind, nurturing and attentive, forming very positive, trusting relationships with the children. Inspector highlights - Children confidently explore activities and become independent in making choices. - Staff are creative in their teaching and capture children's imagination. - The curriculum is appropriately sequenced to allow children to develop a range of skills and knowledge. - There is good provision in place to help children become ready for starting school. - Staff support children's health and safety well within the pre-school. Areas to develop - 1 Strengthen the links with schools and other settings children transfer to, so that relevant information about children's learning is appropriately shared. Inspection #10399160 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50281632) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Herstmonceux Preschool Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10399160 Lead inspector Jo Caswell Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50281632)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546062) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=herstmonceux-preschool-bn27-4jx-ey546062) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision This enables every child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to make good progress from their individual starting points. Outdoor space Children clearly know where it is safe for them to explore in the forest area. They handle tools such as hammers safely and competently, as staff have taught them how to do this. ## Parent Reviews of Herstmonceux Preschool 3.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVR4t-PIFdA-5meTKBzjzsMlNahZ33cmLlZKRGlmDzYB8xdD-Q6fg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Sarah Mann 2 years ago My daughter is absolutely thriving at here! Staff are fab too [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKNW8zYVF3EAE!2m1!1s0x47df6db36bd282d7:0x9cca5cea3785849d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJb14nmrF2Zw2Yjz0UgIvaNFLbWTKv09k4DdIRRx4F5_dzccg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jordan Turner 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCcDlLRlB3EAE!2m1!1s0x47df6db36bd282d7:0x9cca5cea3785849d) Reviews from Google for Herstmonceux Preschool. 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