Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool

The Old Sawmills, Copyhold Lane, Haywards Heath RH16 1XT
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At Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Preschool, children aged 6 months to 5 years enjoy days filled with fun, learning, and care in a warm and nurturing environment. Conveniently located between Haywards Heath and Balcombe, with easy access from the A23, the nursery is set in the heart of mid-Sussex and housed in a beautiful and inviting setting.

The nursery has dedicated, inspiring rooms for Babies, Toddlers and Preschool. Although starting school may feel far away, the enriching and wellbeing-focused Bright Beginnings Curriculum, designed by Early Years specialists, ensures children are well-prepared. Rooted in the government’s EYFS framework, the curriculum combines diverse activities to support skill development and help children thrive, whether transitioning between rooms or getting ready for school.

The nursery’s woodland-themed design promotes learning inspired by nature. Its extensive garden includes a woodland walk that sparks imagination and exploration. A dedicated growing area allows children to plant, water, and care for fruit, vegetables, and herbs, helping them learn about healthy eating and nutrition.

Parents stay informed about their child’s activities and progress through the Family app, which provides regular updates and insights.

Families are invited to book a personal tour to discover how Rose Cottage Haywards Heath can support their childcare needs.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Person in charge

  • Georgia (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 52

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool Reviews (55)

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Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool has a Review Score of 10 (9.951) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool has 55 reviews.

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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall happy with care and management of the nursery. Responsive & well run. Lots of activities, great setting. Varied menu. Children are known & cared for. Always happy to go in. They love the nursery animals too

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool

Thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad to hear you're happy with the care, activities, and environment we provide.

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Review from T W (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has has a wonderful time at rose cottage and can't wait to go there! She has a wonderful relationship with the team there, who take great care of her. With particular attention to her allergies over the last 3 years

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that your daughter enjoys her time at Rose Cottage and feels at home with our team.

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Review from Robert B (Father of Child) published on 17 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Rose Cottage is a brilliant nursery and we have been very pleased with how they have looked after our daughter and encouraged her development. The outdoor space is so unique and we love that the children have the woodland space with the animals to interact with. All the staff have been really helpful
throughout our time here. Would recommend to anyone.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool

Thank you for your review. We are delighted to receive your positive feedback, and we're thrilled to hear your daughter is thriving at our nursery. Thank you for recommending us.

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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Rose Cottage is a truly superb nursery. The staff have made our daughter so comfortable and welcome and she can't wait to go back each week. The outdoor environment they have created with the animals and the woodland is such a unique benefit that not many other nurseries offer and our daughter has thrived
with this. Would recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a nurturing and caring environment with the added benefit of an outdoor area that encourages relationships with animals and wildlife.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool

Thank you for your fantastic review. We're delighted to hear how much your daughter enjoys her time at Rose Cottage and that she's thriving in their unique outdoor environment. The team truly appreciates your recommendation and kind words about our nurturing and caring approach.

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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending her for a year now and she absolutely loves it! The outdoor facilities are second to none in the area and the team are so wonderful with her. You can really feel their passion and genuine enjoyment of what they do. I would highly recommend it!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool

Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear how much your daughter loves her time at our nursery. Your recommendation means a lot, thank you.

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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery in a fantastic setting with a really wonderful staff. My daughter loves going there and especially likes the outdoor space and the animals! This is the main reason we chose this nursery plus the relaxed environment/approach of the staff. The previous nursery we used was much more rigid
and rule-driven - Rose Cottage has a more friendly and learning-through-nature feel which suits us.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool

Thank you for your kind review. We're so glad your daughter enjoys the outdoor space and animals at Rose Cottage. It's great to hear our nature-focused, relaxed approach suits your family. We truly appreciate your feedback!

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Review from L M (Father of Child) published on 11 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Rose Cottage is a fantastic nursery. The kids are outside so much. The staff are all amazing and my little boy couldn't be happier.
He loves playing with the animals outside.
Highly recommend Rose Cottage.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool

Thank you for your fantastic review. We're so glad to hear your little boy is enjoying his time at Rose Cottage, especially the outdoor play with the animals. We appreciate your kind words about our amazing staff and are thrilled to know he's so happy here. Thank you for your recommendation!

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Review from Charlotte P (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Preschool. The staff have been incredible for the past three years my son has attended and he has loved every minute. The grounds and outdoor facilities were naturally a big draw for us when
we selected Rose Cottage and our son is a huge 'outdoors' kid as a result. On those rainy days though, he has still enjoyed his time. The baby room is quite small but given the needs and numbers probably appropriate for the age group.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool

We are delighted to receive your positive feedback and we're thrilled to hear your son is thriving at our nursery.

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Review from David R (Father of Child) published on 14 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Honestly, the best nursery in the area, the staff are all wonderful and the location (with lots of outdoor play) is perfect. Our 1.5-year-old daughter has been going since she was 1 and every time she goes is so excited and has the best day every day. She has developed so much since going here.
Before
sending her here I thought nursery was crazily expensive, now I realise it's worth every single penny!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool

Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We appreciate your kind words.

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Review from Vishnupriya U (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been enrolled at Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool since 2020 and our experience has been exceptional! The staff are incredibly friendly and caring and we've seen a significant improvement in my daughter's confidence levels. The variety of menus ensures
she enjoys nutritious meals and the outdoor space is fantastic. Overall, we are delighted and content with our choice.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool

Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Preschool has provided your daughter with an exceptional experience.

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Review from Clare K (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We feel incredibly lucky that our daughter attends Rose Cottage. She runs out the door on nursery mornings, excited to see her friends and the wonderful staff. The nursery itself has a lovely setting with a beautiful outdoor area and animals for the children to interact with. The nursery team are friendly,
supportive and communicative. You can see that they work so hard and take joy in looking after each of the children. Now that our daughter is in her final few months before school, she has begun learning phonics, writing and more advanced counting. She is so excited to share what she has learnt showing what a fantastic job the staff do in mixing learning with their day-to-day play. Thanks, Rose Cottage!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool

Thank you for your five-star feedback and for sharing your experience with us.

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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Rose Cottage has been a consistently great nursery over the last three years. Thank you for all you’ve done to help my little girl grow and be ready for her next chapter in life, school. The staff are amazing, and we will miss you all dearly.

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

Both of my daughters have been through Rose Cottage and my youngest
daughter is coming to the end of her time there as she is soon off to school. Both girls have enjoyed their time at nursery and I highly recommend the setting.

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Review from Jess C (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves it at Bright Horizons Rose Cottage. She always comes back full of excitement about the things she's been up to, the animals are a particular love. Communication from staff is great. We're really happy we picked here!

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool

Thank you for your review. We're grateful and appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us.

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Review from S B (Father of Child) published on 31 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff make this place, they are very warm and supportive of my daughter and her friends and show real affection towards their little charges.
The large outside space in the woods with the big wooden fort is an excellent facility, along with the animals, meaning that my daughter gets to spend as
much time outside as possible.
My daughter's development is well supported and she has made some very close friends. We have even made friends with other parents through her friendships in the nursery.

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star rating – it’s much appreciated!

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Review from Megan F (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Rose Cottage is a fantastic nursery. The staff are fantastic, always understanding, adapt to personal situations related to your child and very caring. The facilities are excellent, especially the outdoor woodland space. My son is very happy there and I would recommend it to friends.

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Review from Emily W (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are delighted with all that Rose Cottage has done for our son and can't wait until his younger brother can also join. The staff are all so caring and attentive, yet encourage the children to develop their own individual characters and have fun with it. They do a lot of outdoor activities and animal
petting, which the kids love. We have noticed our son come on leaps and bounds since starting at Rose Cottage and absolutely loves it. He is always so excited to go to nursery and is constantly talking about both the staff and other kids there, when he is at home. Couldn't recommend highly enough.

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Review from Natalie C (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started in September 2022. We were invited to settling sessions and discussions with his key worker about him! From day one we had confidence in the team that they would deliver care to our baby. Our son has a food allergy and the team have always strived to ensure that they do the best for him,
that they can do. He has settled well into the nursery and he adores all the staff. He's adapted to the environment and daily routine and thrives! The communication we receive from the nursery is outstanding and we wouldn't want to send him to any other day care.

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Review from F C (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Rose Cottage since March 2022 and we have been totally delighted with every single aspect. The staff are all absolutely wonderful, they show incredible kindness and compassion to the children. The outdoor space, woods and animals are such a massive bonus and really make the
nursery stand out against others in the area.

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Review from Olga B (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Its a lovely nursery. The best in terms of the outdoor space and activities, professional and caring staff. The Rose Cottage nursery is generous with acquiring things for craft, art and different activities (comparing with the other nurseries in our area).

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.951)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.951) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 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 4.951 for Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool is calculated as follows: ( (137 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.951

  • 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 Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool is based on 12 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 52 number of registered child places is 10.4, which has been reached with 12 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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Awards / Recognitions (4)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2019

Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

Date: Tuesday 30 Apr 2019 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2018

Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

Date: Thursday 01 Mar 2018 More details

Top 10 Large Nursery Groups 2017

Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

Date: Wednesday 01 Mar 2017 More details

Meet the Team (2)

Georgia

Georgia

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hi, I am Georgia, and I have 10-year experience in childcare.

I enjoy helping the children to be the best they can be. My passion is outdoor play and getting my hands dirty looking after our animals.

In my spare time, I enjoy dancing and participating in exercise classes.
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Megan

Megan

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2018

Hi I am Megan and I am the nursery's deputy manager. I have worked at Rose cottage for 6 years, I have worked my way up from apprentice to my role now as deputy manager.

I enjoy exploring sensory activities with the children and providing an enabling environment for them.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool

What is the Age Range of Children that Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool accepts?

Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool Open?

Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool has capacity for a total of 52 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Haywards Heath Day Nursery and Prechool to the centre of Haywards Heath?

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

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