Perfect Start Day Nursery - Haywards Heath

The Barn, Parkfield Way, Haywards Heath RH16 4QX
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  • Perfect Start Day Nursery - Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath
Perfect Start Day Nursery in Haywards Heath opened in January 2019. The nursery is a converted barn building with amazing features to meet the needs of children and parents.

The menu planned for the for the children is nutritionally balanced and provides at least six servings of fruit/vegetables per day.

Lovely, spacious gardens will provide a fantastic, well-resourced outside play area for the children on an all-weather artificial grass.

The nursery has a dedicated team of experienced professionals who provide an extremely caring environment for the children.

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Care Provided by Perfect Start Day Nursery - Haywards Heath

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Bethany Odell & Katy Rawbin (Nursery Managers)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 35
  • Total Places for Children
  • 98
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:15
    Tuesday 07:30-18:15
    Wednesday 07:30-18:15
    Thursday 07:30-18:15
    Friday 07:30-18:15
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
  • Parking

  • There is a dedicated car park opposite the nursery. As you enter Parkfield Way, the car park is on the left hand side of the road. The nursery is located on the opposite side of the road, a short walk from the car park.


Perfect Start Day Nursery - Haywards Heath Reviews (60)

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9.8

Perfect Start Day Nursery - Haywards Heath has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.763) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Perfect Start Day Nursery - Haywards Heath has 60 reviews.

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Review from Gemma S (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Perfect Start Nursery in Haywards Heath since August 2019 and he's now 2.5 years old and attends the toddler room. I've always felt confident that the practitioners are keeping him safe and entertained with a wide range of activities on offer and with children he's grown close
bonds with there. The toddler room has direct access to half of the garden which has lots of different climbing and play activities for the children to explore and my son absolutely loves being out there. It's really nice to hear about his day from his key worker and we get updated on his progress regularly on the ParentZone app or over the phone. The weekly menu is varied and nutritional (and looks delicious!) so you can be confident that the children are being fed well! In summary, I would highly recommend this nursery, the staff really seem to know and care for all the children and my son really enjoys his time there.

Reply from Paul Evans, Operations Director at Perfect Start Day Nursery - Haywards Heath

Thank you for your review and for sharing the positive learning journey that your son has had whilst being at nursery. Our nursery is such a beneficial environment for making friends and building bonds with others.


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Review from Nicki J (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has been amazing with my little boy. During the current time, they have been flexible with the days he attends due to my husband and myself shift pattern.
The staff and management are very friendly and professional.
I am a qualified nursery worker so I wanted to find the correct nursery
for my boy and Perfect Start has been.

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Review from Malgorzata H (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a great nursery, we viewed quite a few before committing to Perfect Start and they were the most flexible with the setting we liked, and good hours of work too. They have lovely outside space which is away from a busy road only a local road on a side, but the safety futures are very good. What
is important to us is that they spend a lot of time in the garden and allow children to play with a wide range of props.
After a few difficult drop-offs, our daughter settled in beautifully and I can see she really likes the nursery and the nurses. She really flourished, it's great that they do sing and sign which helps us with communication and staff are kind, caring and supportive not only of the children but parents to (and I needed it to start with!).
They treat children as individuals and help them develop in their own time.

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Review from Abigail F (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend Perfect Start Day nursery! My son has multiple food allergies and had been going since he was 7 months old! They have been nothing short of excellent, full explanation of everything that would be put in place to ensure my son's safety and they even drew up his own food menu - not
once have they had a slip-up!
I honestly can’t fault them, all staff are so lovely and friendly and have fully listened to everything I have said regarding my son.
The building is always so clean and tidy and it’s so lovely to see more natural toys used. Their outdoor space is lovely as well and offers a great variety of play and stimulation.
My son, now 18 months old, is so happy to attend and loves his nursery days! Every one of his needs plus more is met and I couldn’t be happier with my choice of nursery.

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Review from Stephanie K (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending the setting since October 2019 after moving to the area from London. The staff have really helped her settle in and been a constant reassurance. I have found the staff excellent, attentive and supportive. The setting is very friendly and welcoming and my daughter adores
her key worker. I have highly recommended the nursery to friends of mine in the area.

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Review from Claire B (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery staff at Perfect Start have always been amazing.. my little boy has attended for close to a year now and has a great relationship with the team on site. He is close with his key worker but also tells us of the great time he’s had with the other staff. He also mentions that when the Operations
Director comes to visit, he always shakes his hand.
The nursery provide a variety of facilities for learning and play which have been great in my little boy's development.
What I love most is; as a resident of Bolnore the children here will go on to be friends through school, so the nursery is a great foundation for making that transition simpler.
Throughout the Covid crisis, the nursery kept us informed and open for key workers. Once the children were allowed back they have made all provisions to keep them safe while keeping the environment as normal as possible for the children.
Our new arrival this year has already booked in a place for 2021.

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Review from Niki M (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son loves going to this nursery. The nurses all take a keen interest in the development of our little boy. There are activities galore each day, structured and unstructured. The ratio is 2/3 children per nurse. Class sizes encourage individual development. We receive daily reports of how our boy
has progressed and there is also an online portal with photographs and reports below.

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Review from Lyndsay F (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Perfect Start, in the pre-school room, since April 2019. He absolutely loves it, and so do we. The staff are all incredibly friendly, kind and caring. He has lots of fun and is learning loads as well, which will stand him in good stead for the transition to school. We love
that the children get outside as much as possible, and the food seems great as well.
It is useful that the hours are slightly longer than some settings, as it means that morning drop off is more staggered and not so chaotic, plus removes the panic of sitting on a delayed train if you know you have an extra 15 minutes or so in hand for pickup! I'll have no hesitation in sending my younger child here when the time comes.

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Review from Rachel S (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started here when he was 11 months. The team helped him and myself with the settling in process and handled the transition perfectly. We have been kept up to date with his progress on a daily basis and being able to view his observations on the app are really helpful.
Staff are so so caring
and have made leaving him at nursery much easier than I thought it would be. I feel I am leaving him with people who truly care for him. The facilities are great and the activities set up are really engaging. The food is brilliant as well.
This is a fantastic nursery.

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Review from Eleanor B (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is always excited to go to nursery. Even more so now they do sing and sign which she has done since she was three months. The nursery itself is lovely, modern and clean with a great selection of wooden toys and books. The staff are very friendly and engaging. They clearly care about all
the children there and are invested in their growth and development. They regularly update the app with observations and pictures. We're very happy leaving our daughter in their care and look forward to seeing her continue to flourish as she progresses through each class.

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Review from Lara N (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started nursery in May and we couldn’t be happier with how the staff have welcomed her, cared for her and helped her settle in. They really see each child as an individual and encourage them to develop their personal skills and relationships.
The food their chef makes on-site is nutritious
and varied and communication with parents is excellent. Highly recommended!

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Review from Christina (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter seemed very happy at her last nursery. But due to relocation, it was necessary to move her. Perfect Start has been exceptional in her transition, our daughter seems to love it here even more. No tears on drop off... EVER! Development is coming along nicely, the place is clean, modern and
staff are very engaging. Their communication and genuine care can't be faulted. They also have an open garden policy which the kids seem to love. We would highly recommend this nursery to anyone who was looking. Genuine comment and no incentives, haha!!

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Review from Victoria D (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our children both started nursery shortly after we moved down to Haywards Heath area. The environment of the nursery is wonderful with a lovely outside space. The staff are very caring and both the children settled in very quickly and are very happy at Perfect Start. It was a relief to find somewhere
where they are so well looked after.

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Review from Becky S (Mother of Child) published on 27 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is the first time I have experienced taking my child to nursery and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. The whole staff make you feel so valued and special and they always remember your names and tell you stories of what your little one has been up to. The venue is always clean and tidy
and my daughter has always been extremely happy. Definitely would recommend.

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Review from Natalie F (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall we couldn't be happier. Our son loves it and we highly recommend Perfect Start.

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Review from Michael S (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The “barn” location for this nursery is excellent. Not only is it ideal for our location (being based in the village) but the facilities are excellent. The outdoor area is fresh and open. There are numerous rooms for different ages all in the large and bright building. The food is prepared on site and
the staff are very friendly and keen to engage with us at all times. Unlike some nurseries, we pick our child up from his playroom where we discuss his day with the staff. We constantly see his environment and have seen our suggestions being put into practice. Our child also took to the nursery very quickly which gave us the confidence that they were happy and relaxed with the staff and other children.

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Review from Rowena B (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started here a few weeks ago and we have been so happy with how well he is getting on. Firstly, the barn is beautiful and the rooms are so well equipped with so much for little ones to do. My son is loving playing with all the toys but is also developing and learning too. There's a library room,
they have phonetic classes and also a digital telescope which is then displayed on the big screen. The garden has a storybook corner which is magical and what my son is most happy about - a figure of 8 race track to ride their trikes around! The menu is varied and freshly cooked. Everything is provided including nappies and sun lotion so easy to get ready in the mornings. The staff are the icing on the cake - they are all so lovely and take the time to talk to you about your child's day and what they have been doing, taking photos throughout the day. Communication is so good and such a relief to leave my son in good hands with people who care about him and how he grows and develops.

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Review from Lois (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 3-year-old has recently started with Perfect Start Day Nurseries, and it is the best decision we have made, after moving her from a previous placement and taking her out from another. I simply couldn’t be happier!


The management and staff are so friendly and caring, and I honestly feel she is

receiving outstanding care, I am so comfortable leaving my little one and she has already commented saying ‘I love my new Pre-school’.


The setting is just beautiful with a wonderful garden, great classrooms with everything you could imagine, and great lesson planning.


I highly recommended them.


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Review from Amelia K (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Perfect Start have made me feel at ease from the very beginning. They create such a lovely environment to be in with their warm and friendly approach. I always leave with great assurance that my son will be well looked after for the day. The nursery is full of beautiful equipment throughout
and is always clean. It has been amazing to watch my little one settle in so quickly and always be happy at the end of every session. I have no reservations about leaving my son in the care of this nursery, I feel extremely confident he is in the best hands. Thank you so much to all of the team!

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Review from Jessica B (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started at Perfect Start in February 2019 and we're really happy with the nursery. She settled in very quickly and is always happy when being dropped off. All the staff are really friendly and give great, detailed feedback at the end of each day. The activities seem to be tailored to what
the children are interested in and I feel like the children are being prepared for school.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.763)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.763) out of 10 for Perfect Start Day Nursery - Haywards Heath 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 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 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 4.896 for Perfect Start Day Nursery - Haywards Heath is calculated as follows: ( (180 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 201 Ratings = 4.896

  • 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 4.867 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Perfect Start Day Nursery - Haywards Heath is based on 17 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 98 number of registered child places is 19.6. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 19.6 = 0.867

  • 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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