Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm, 51 weeks a year
School House Nursery Uckfield
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2021)
Number of places
30 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2021
Local authority
East Sussex
About this day nursery
School House Nursery in Uckfield provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from 6 months to five years old. Emphasising a Montessori-inspired approach, the nursery focuses on individual child interests to foster confidence and a love for learning.
They aim to provide more than just childcare, with a team of passionate, highly trained staff who act as role models and actively engage in teaching. The nursery offers a child-centric experience, balancing varied activities with a personal touch.
They are open 51 weeks a year, from 8 am to 6 pm, closing only for the week between Christmas and New Year and on Bank Holidays. In addition to core care and education guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), School House Nursery offers 'Additional Services' which include consumables like nappies and wipes, laundry for blankets, outdoor gear, and nutritious meals, as well as extra-curricular activities such as Forest School, yoga, French, gardening, cooking, PE, and music and movement.
These services are designed to enhance the child's experience and support parents. The nursery actively supports parents in understanding and utilising available financial aid, including various government funding schemes for childcare.
Our ethos
The Montessori ethos underpins what we do. We help children develop according to their age and stage. We follow the individual interests of each child and plan accordingly, providing countless opportunities for them to try something new and learn as they go. To us, early years has to be much more than just childcare.
What it's like
Children are happy and settled in the nursery. They are confident to explore their surroundings, both inside and outside. Children develop close relationships with staff, who help them to settle into their adapted routines due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Montessori-inspiredChild-centricOpen 51 weeks a yearExtra-curricular activitiesSupport for parents
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Key facts
Food
Nutritious breakfasts, lunches, teas, and snacks are provided as part of Additional Services.
Age range
6 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2017
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for School House Nursery Uckfield
Last inspected 15 July 2021 · Claire Parnell
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Children are happy and settled in the nursery. They are confident to explore their surroundings, both inside and outside. Children develop close relationships with staff, who help them to settle into their adapted routines due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inspector highlights
- Children's play is promoted well through a balance of spontaneous and planned activities.
- Children's physical development is promoted well.
- Staff constantly use effective questions to help older children solve problems and to extend their vocabulary.
- Partnerships with parents are good.
- Children's individuality is celebrated and enthusiastically encouraged.
Areas to develop
- 1encourage younger children's vocabulary and language development more effectively
- 2provide parents with timely information about who is caring for their children in each room
- 3include all children in group activities to help extend their social skills, self-help skills and decision making.
Inspection #10130889 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents make very positive comments about the information they receive about their individual children's progress and how this can be supported at home.
Parents feel that the nursery is well managed and praise the management for the ongoing care of their children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff work closely with other agencies and professionals to provide a consistent approach to the care and learning of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Outdoor space
Children are confident to explore their surroundings, both inside and outside. Toddlers choose whether to play inside or outside several times during the day. Children are amazed at the large beetle they find in the garden and continue to search for other creatures hiding there.
Parent Reviews of School House Nursery Uckfield
3.7
(6)
Ben
a year ago
Great nursery setting. Our daughter is enjoying it there and developing in all areas. Nursery staff are warming and approachable.
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Andrea Myers
a year ago
My children have been there for years and are very happy, staff are attentive and caring
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T J
a year ago
Our son has been there for 3 years and had a great time.
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SAS SaS
a year ago
Never answer to my enquiries and egnored all my emails. I would avoid this place.
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Trys Mudford
2 months ago
Fantastic nursery with wonderfully caring and encouraging staff. They go above and beyond to give all children a fabulous early education, and genuinely care about each unique child.
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Inspection history
Most recent inspection
15 July 2021
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
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About the setting
School House Nursery Uckfield registered in 2017. The nursery is situated in Uckfield, East Sussex. It operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm. The nursery follows the Montessori education philosophy. It provides funded places for two-, three- and four-year-olds. The nursery has 10 members of staff, seven of whom hold qualifications to level 3.
- URN
- EY552922
- Registered person
- The Old School House Nursery (Lewes) Ltd
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
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