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Mayfield Preschool

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jan 2023)
·Court Meadow, Tunbridge Wells Road, MAYFIELD, TN20 6PJ · East Sussex
Number of places
25 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
East Sussex

About this day nursery

Mayfield Preschool, serving its community since 1985, offers a nurturing environment for children aged two and older. Located in a countryside setting, the preschool prioritises a fun and stimulating start to early years education, aiming to foster positive attitudes for lifelong learning.

The dedicated team focuses on individualised experiences for each child, ensuring their well-being is paramount while adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework. The facilities boast beautiful surroundings, including a large garden, soft surface play areas, a sensory garden, and a mud kitchen, all complemented by an extension added in 2016 to enhance both indoor and outdoor learning opportunities.

The preschool operates during term time, Monday to Friday, from 8:45 AM to 3:00 PM, and accommodates funded children for up to 15 hours or more per week. They encourage prospective families to visit their setting to experience their unique approach firsthand.

Our ethos

Mayfield Preschool is committed to fostering positive attitudes for lifelong learning by providing fun, stimulating, and individualised early years education experiences. They centre their learning approach on the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework, aiming to ensure each child's well-being is paramount.

What it's like

Children are extremely confident in their surroundings. Staff are highly sensitive to children's unique needs and give them the time they need to settle into the pre-school. This has a significant impact on children's sense of belonging and the bonds they make with their key-person.

Charity-ledCountryside settingOutdoor learning focus

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around restricted funded sessions with additional charges for late collections. A voluntary sessional welfare charge is requested to cover mid-session snacks and non-EYFS activities, though parents can opt out by providing their own snack.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Hourly rate for non-funded hours£9.40 / hour
  • Registration deposit£70 / session
  • Voluntary fee for two settling in sessions and puddlesuit£30 / session
  • Late collection charge (10 minutes or more)£20 / session
  • Voluntary sessional welfare charge (per session)£2 / session

Good to know

  • Late collection of 10 minutes or more incurs an additional charge.
  • A voluntary sessional welfare charge covers snacks and activities.
  • Parents opting out of the welfare charge must provide a labelled, nut-free snack.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, term time only, from 8:45 AM to 3:00 PM.

Age range

2 years upwards

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

short days, long days

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Mayfield Preschool

Last inspected 17 January 2023 · Claire Parnell

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children are extremely confident in their surroundings. Staff are highly sensitive to children's unique needs and give them the time they need to settle into the pre-school. This has a significant impact on children's sense of belonging and the bonds they make with their key-person.

Inspector highlights

  • Children develop excellent independence skills, making choices about where to play inside or outside and transporting equipment to enhance their learning.
  • Staff possess exceptional knowledge of how children learn, identifying individual interests and channeling them into a rich and stimulating play environment.
  • Children gain an immense sense of belonging to the local community, developing relationships with elderly visitors and working on community projects like developing an orchard.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive exceptional support through a personalised programme and staff's continuous development of knowledge and skills.
  • Children have an extraordinary attitude towards learning, demonstrating dynamic learning strategies and eagerly exploring and experimenting in their play.
Inspection #10264762 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive exceptional support from staff. Staff work sensitively with parents, who highly appreciate the time, effort and support they give. Staff provide a very personalised programme and they understand how to plan small steps to help children develop at their own rate. Staff continue to develop their knowledge and skills to help meet the particular needs of these children.

Outdoor space

Children eagerly choose where to play, inside or outside, choosing from a vast range of experiences. For example, boys use chalks experimentally, rolling them down the hill looking at the marks they are making on the path.

Inspection history

Date: December 2004

  • February 2023Outstanding
  • January 2023Outstanding
  • July 2017Outstanding
  • June 2017Outstanding
  • July 2015Good
  • June 2015Good
  • March 2011Good
  • March 2011Good
  • October 2007Requires improvement
  • December 2004Good

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