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Toybox Day Nursery # Toybox Day Nursery in East Grinstead Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Sunnyside Hall, Coombe Hill Road, EAST GRINSTEAD, RH19 4LZ · West Sussex Number of places 61 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2025 Local authority West 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 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. Ofsted Outstanding Purpose-built Facility Woodland Setting Experienced Staff ## Pricing & funding 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 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Good to know - A non-refundable registration fee applies, with an exemption for children accessing only EYFE. - Four weeks' written notice is required to alter or relinquish a space. - Two free holiday weeks are allowed per year with four weeks' notice. - Christmas Week and Bank Holidays are not charged. - Invoices are issued weekly, with a maximum of four outstanding invoices allowed at any time. - The first six out of eight settling-in sessions are free of charge. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Toybox Day Nursery Inspection date May 2025 Inspection no. 10380801 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280276)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY398676) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.toyboxnursery.co.uk/) Sunnyside Hall, Coombe Hill Road, EAST GRINSTEAD, RH19 4LZ [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.01543/51.1143/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near EAST GRINSTEAD - [Day nurseries in EAST GRINSTEAD](/search?q=EAST+GRINSTEAD) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=toybox-day-nursery-rh19-4lz-ey398676) ## Key facts 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 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Toybox Day Nursery Last inspected 21 May 2025 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 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 - Children thrive 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, fuelling their imagination and inspiring motivated learning. - Children display exceptionally high levels of engagement and focus as they excitedly join in with nursery rhymes, stories and activities. - Children take great pride in their achievements due to activities designed to encourage perseverance. - Children feel thoroughly at home, are familiar with routines, have strong bonds with key persons, and know what is expected of them. Inspection #10380801 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280276) ## What parents say 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 ## How they support every child SEND provision 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. Outdoor space 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. ## Parent Reviews of Toybox Day Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXLtrOSiLz1JtlNz6KEatCY1MRIRf7qSO_H2UqRbEPaqOYb2mNYvQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) B Barden 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBazYzam1BRRAB!2m1!1s0x4875f669eccbd467:0x440fee63f2356782) Reviews from Google for Toybox Day Nursery. 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