Robins Nest Day Nursery

Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3BJ
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  • Robins Nest Day Nursery, Haywards Heath
Robins Nest Day Nursery is a newly refurbished children's nursery in the centre of Haywards Heath. The nursery's mission is to provide a flexible and holistic approach to affordable childcare, suiting the needs of families.

The nursery has a dedicated baby unit with specialist, experienced staff, and a separate nursery school with lots of space to play inside and out. A qualified early years teacher ensures a fun, child centred curriculum that well prepares children for school.

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Care Provided by Robins Nest Day Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sophie Nicholson (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 37
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Robins Nest Day Nursery

  • School days sessions from £58.50


    Full day sessions from £70.50

  • We offer a full range of sessions and we are also able to accept government funded hours, please enquire for more information regarding our full price guide.
  • Parking

  • The Nursery has off-road car-parking for collections.


Robins Nest Day Nursery Reviews (40)

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Robins Nest Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Robins Nest Day Nursery has 40 reviews.

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Review from E T (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Robins Nest is a lovely nursery and both my children love going and cannot wait to get in the door! All the staff are wonderful and go above and beyond for the children. The same team of staff have been there from the beginning which is really nice for the children as they have such a close bond with
them all. My son is going through an autism diagnosis and Robins Nest have been brilliant, they have helped and supported us from the beginning and we could not have done it without them. Lovely home-cooked food every day, my children always have seconds! And never come home hungry. They have a nativity and sports day every year which is lovely for the children and family to come and watch. I cannot praise them enough.

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Review from Sally M (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended this nursery and we've all loved it. The staff there genuinely care about the children, and teach them life skills as well as having a lot of fun in the garden or painting or singing. I've had to search online a lot of nursery rhymes and my daughter comes out with a stack
of 'art' every day. Very sad to be leaving but I feel lucky to have found such a wonderful nursery that has set both my children up so well for school. Thank you!

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Review from Megan G (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My highly sensitive daughter settled in so quickly. The staff were amazing at listening to needs and offering advice on how best to settle. My daughter loves going and we are so impressed at the range of activities on offer. Wouldn’t recommend anywhere else.

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Review from Natalie T (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We feel very lucky to be able to send our toddler to Robins Nest. The staff make time to follow his interests, they know him very well and it’s clear that they genuinely care about him. They have always listened to us, as parents, and have followed any sleep/feed routine that we have requested. Staff
are always friendly, approachable and professional. I was particularly impressed at Sports Day last term when I saw lots of lovely interactions between staff and children; the children’s enthusiasm and engagement in Sports Day was, in my opinion, a reflection of the trust and warmth which staff have fostered. Communication is brilliant; we always receive thorough feedback about our son’s day and they are always quick to respond to emails and are accessible on the phone, too. Although the garden is small, it is well looked after with great equipment that our son loves. Meals and snacks are varied and nutritious; our son always eats very well at nursery! Thank you ever so much!

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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our children have attended Robins Nest and as such we have known the nursery for around 5 years. We have been so happy with the provision for them, as have they. Both children have thrived with the familiarity of the staff, the access to the outside space, the variety of the activities and the
care in their development. They have made good friends and Robins Nest will be a treasured part of their childhoods. As parents, we have found the team flexible and accommodating, which is hugely important as working parents. All in all, we couldn’t recommend it more highly!

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Review from E H (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great staff super friendly with the children. I would recommend Robins Nest to parents it is a good place to allow kids to learn, grow and develop.
The whole staff has a great approach with children and is very knowledgeable.

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Review from J Z (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Robin's Nest Day Nursery, all the staff are super lovely and caring. Our daughter loves it there so much and often doesn't want to leave at the end of the day. She has become so much more confident and happy since started there and has a really good routine developed.

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Review from Angie C (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really personalised attention to my son. His transition from a previous nursery has been really smooth and welcoming. They give us lots of details about how his day has gone and what progress he has made with his communication skills. I love the fact that they give us his artwork too - they even helped
him make a birthday card for my partner!

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Review from Joe P (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our youngest has had the best experience at Robins Nest Day Nursery. She has grown in confidence and loves going in every day. We are very sad to leave them as we head to big school.
Our selection was made for two reasons: 1) we needed a nurturing setting and professionals that would be open to new
ideas to bring the best out of our daughter, and 2) they serve the most amazing, tasty and healthy range of food - we are delighted with how well her eating has progressed.
Thank you Robins Nest!

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Review from Sara H (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has loved her time at Robins Nest! The whole team have been wonderful throughout her time there. Their care and attention has been perfect throughout her time there and she has made some wonderful bonds with staff and other children. We will all be very sad when she leaves for school next
month.

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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My second child to have attended Robins Nest Day Nursery from the age of 10 months is just about to leave ahead of starting school in September, and I can’t believe that it’s been nearly 7 years all in that Robins Nest have been part of our lives. Having attended full time my daughter has had the full
experience, and adores all of her activities and grown-ups, not forgetting the wonder chef. Not only do Robins Nest look after your child - they will also look after and organise you. The staff will even say hello and stop in town to talk to your children (even the older ones who have left). A true home from home and the best nursery I could ever have chosen for my children. I have absolutely no regrets.

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care and attention for the children at Robins Nest Day Nursery is impeccable. The staff are professional, knowledgeable and loving towards the children. My daughter has grown so much in confidence and ability under their care, has learnt so much and is ready for school thanks to their attention,
preparation and thoughtfulness.
Although the outside space is fairly small they have so many great games and activities and equipment it doesn’t matter. So pleased my son will continue here for a few more years. Would highly recommend as a nursery.

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started at Robins Nest Day Nursery in Haywards Heath in September 2021. I can honestly say this nursery has been really great. Our daughter settled in well after having been a lockdown baby. The staff are wonderful. Always attentive and caring at all times. The children are happy and feel
secure. Some of the nursery staff have been there for years so it is very well established. The nursery setting is very structured and the activities are well thought out. The atmosphere is happy and warming. Being a smaller nursery, it has felt like a close knit family and our daughter will be very sad to leave when it is time for big school. I cannot recommend this nursery enough.

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Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our girls have attended Robins Nest Day Nursery and we have found it great. We would recommend this nursery to anyone. We will miss it when our little girl starts school. The service they provide is reliable, reassuring and the children can do a wide range of activities. The food is also really
great as they have their own chef who prepares healthy nutritious meals. Well done and thank you to Robins Nest Day Nursery for providing a great service to parents and a lovely safe environment for our children.

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Review from Alyson F (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Robins Nest Day Nursery is an amazing setting. All three of my children have been to Robins Nest. All have absolutely loved going. Moreover, they have all flourished during their time at Robins Nest. Developing skills both academic and social that stand them in good stead for the next stage of their
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The staff are kind and very knowledgeable. They care for the children a great deal and form lovely relationships with them as they progress through the nursery.
The nursery have been flexible where I have needed to add days or extend hours where staffing permits. Communication is excellent. I regularly get updates sent home through tapestry, and have a quick catch-up with the staff at the end of each session. They are quick to respond to emails and hold parents evenings for more in depth discussions.
After many years at Robins Nest, it will be sad to say goodbye this summer, as my youngest starts school. Your children will be in the best hands at Robins Nest.

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Review from H T (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Robins Nest Day Nursery since September 2020 and has enjoyed the last 3 years to the fullest. He goes 3 days a week for full day sessions. He loves all of the Nursery Practitioners and is happy to be dropped off as early as 7am. He started off in the Baby-Room and as he got
older transitioned into the Nursery setting. We as parents get kept informed through Tapestry of individual updates as well as the class updates too. The staff are always happy, helpful and willing to answer any questions you may have. Our son is going to miss Robins Nest a massive amount when he goes to Primary School in September.
Thank you so much for helping our child grow into the happy and confident child he is today.

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Review from Louise G (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved our daughter to Robins Nest Day Nursery in September 2022 while pregnant with our 2nd child. Our last setting had left all of us anxious about the change but the staff were fantastic and the change in our daughter was instant and she settled straight away. The staff have always been supportive
and welcoming of us all and no question or concern is too big or too small for them. They have helped hugely with both my fussy eaters with their encouraging, no pressure atmosphere, the chef has been fantastic with a constantly changing list of dietary requirements for my youngest on medical advice. Their support as my eldest prepares to transition to school has been invaluable for her and us and I cannot thank the team enough - I'm glad my youngest has a few years left as we're not ready to say goodbye to the team just yet!

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Review from Jess B (Mother of Child) published on 15 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have a 22 month old daughter at Robins Nest Day Nursery and honestly couldn't be happier with the care, attention and experience she has had at this nursery since she was 12 months. We were anxious to choose the right nursery and are so glad we chose Robin's Nest, as have had no problems and really
trust the staff and know we are leaving our daughter in very good hands. The staff always go above and beyond to cater for our daughter's needs, even suggesting ideas to us when we have needed support with something e.g. support with eczema, dietary requirements, learning how to spoon-feed herself. They are responsive and proactive, and it's clear they know our daughter well and genuinely care about and have bonded with her. I am so glad we chose such a small nursery, as I really think the smaller number of children is what creates such a special, homely atmosphere, where everyone knows each other well and where staff have the time to care for the children very attentively.

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Review from Edd S (Father of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has settled in really well after moving nursery settings, and very happy with the decision we made! Would highly recommend it if anyone is thinking of placing their child with Robins Nursery.

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Review from Amanda H (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Robins Nest Day Nursery since he was 8-months old and every day I thank our lucky stars that we can call Robins Nest Day Nursery our son's nursery. Choosing a nursery was always going to be a hard task for us as we lost our firstborn so trusting people with our rainbow baby was always
going to be full of emotions. We need not of worried because we only have praise and lovely experiences to share. Our son is so happy to go into nursery every day and I only ever get tears when I go to pick him up. He clearly likes it there too much. Before our son started he had a reaction to egg and I am so grateful to the chef and the whole team for how accommodating they have been with this. Our son never misses out on any part of meals as they just adapt things for him. Being a lockdown baby it was important for us to get our son socialising so nursery was important for that. He has made some lovely friends and it is thanks to those friends and the staff that he has come on so well in his learning.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.931)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10 for Robins Nest Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.931 for Robins Nest Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (201 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 216 Ratings = 4.931

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Robins Nest Day Nursery is based on 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 37 number of registered child places is 7.4, which has been reached with 18 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (3)

Sophie

Sophie

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 2009

My name is Sophie and I am the Nursery Manager at Robin’s Nest. I have worked at the nursery since 2009, I have a CACHE level 3 qualification in Childcare and Education and am also the SENCO for the nursery. I hold Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding and Child Protection qualifications as well as specialist SEN training. It is a pleasure to be a part of the children growing and developing within a caring and stimulating environment where they can thrive.


Courtney

Courtney

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2014

My name is Courtney and I share the position of Deputy Manager. I started at Robin’s Nest in 2014 and gained my NVQ level 3 in 2016. I work as the pre-school lead with the over 2s. I also oversee children’s learning and progression at the nursery. I have advanced Safeguarding and Paediatric First Aid training. I enjoy supporting families through the foundation years.


Marie

Marie

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2019

My name is Marie and I share the Deputy Manager’s role with Courtney. I work primarily with the under 2s and enjoy experiencing and supporting the first years with children and parents. I qualified with my NVQ Level 3 in 2013 and have worked at Robin’s Nest since 2019. My passion is outdoor play and I hold a Forest School qualification. I have also undertaken Advanced Safeguarding training as well as being Paediatric First Aid trained.


Frequently Asked Questions about Robins Nest Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Robins Nest Day Nursery accepts?

Robins Nest Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Robins Nest Day Nursery Open?

Robins Nest Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Robins Nest Day Nursery have capacity for?

Robins Nest Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 37 Children.

How far is Robins Nest Day Nursery to the centre of Haywards Heath?

0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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