Opening hours
7:15 am to 6:00 pm
Toybox Day Nursery, established in 1990, has been providing exceptional childcare services in East Grinstead for over three decades. For a significant period, it operated within the grounds of the notable Queen Victoria Hospital.
In December 2009, the nursery relocated to a purpose-built facility on Coombe Hill Road. Since 2009, Toybox has consistently received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to high-quality care and education.
The nursery offers a nurturing environment with bright and colourful interiors, situated within private woodland surroundings. It boasts a spacious enclosed garden and ample parking, conveniently located away from main roads.
Toybox is registered to accommodate children from 4 months to 5 years old, offering flexible full-time and part-time day care from 7:15 am to 6:00 pm. The dedicated staff, many of whom have been with Toybox for many years, are highly experienced and hold childcare qualifications ranging from NVQ Level 2 to Degree Level 6, with regular updates in Paediatric First Aid and Child Protection training.
The nursery actively supports eligible families in claiming Early Years Funded Entitlement (EYFE) for children aged 9 months and older.
What it's like
Children thrive in the nursery among inspirational staff who promote their social and thinking skills through a highly ambitious curriculum. Children are immersed in expertly planned activities and spellbinding storytelling. Children display exceptionally high levels of engagement and focus as they excitedly join in with nursery rhymes, stories and activities precisely designed to encourage perseverance and pride in achievements.
This nursery charges separate rates for children aged 0-2 years and 2-5 years. Fees are based on half-day or full-day sessions, with half-hourly rates available for early mornings, late afternoons, or standard hours. Invoices are issued weekly, and a deposit is required per half-day session booked.
Funding accepted
Good to know
Opening hours
7:15 am to 6:00 pm
Age range
4 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
Full-time, Part-time
Established
1990
Last inspected 21 May 2025
What it's like to attend
Children thrive in the nursery among inspirational staff who promote their social and thinking skills through a highly ambitious curriculum. Children are immersed in expertly planned activities and spellbinding storytelling. Children display exceptionally high levels of engagement and focus as they excitedly join in with nursery rhymes, stories and activities precisely designed to encourage perseverance and pride in achievements.
Inspector highlights
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak very highly of the nursery and staff and praise the support and advice they have received to keep them informed of their child's progress and how they can continue this at home.
Inclusion & environment
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are highly included. Through meticulous assessment, staff swiftly identify gaps in children's learning and development, actively and effectively seeking support from specialist staff and designing activities to promote their development and integration. Specialist staff liaise very effectively with other professionals when required to support children's individual needs.
The report mentions that the inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.
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Date: April 2010
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