Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

12 Sydney Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1PZ
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9.9 51 Reviews
Elan Preschool in Haywards Heath offers a nurturing, high-quality Early Years education for preschool-aged children. Rated Good by Ofsted (November 2022), the newly refurbished setting provides a homely environment that inspires confidence, independence, and a love for learning. Children enjoy enriching activities such as Make & Bake, ProTots sports, yoga, and regular community outings to nature spots and Clare Park. The garden features a mud kitchen, sandpit, and growing garden to support outdoor exploration. With dedicated SENCo support, experienced staff, and seamless transitions from Elan Day Nursery, children benefit from consistent care and learning. The Famly App keeps parents closely connected to their child’s journey. Conveniently located just two minutes from Haywards Heath station, Elan Preschool is the perfect step forward in your child’s Early Years adventure.
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Care Provided by Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Hannah (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 14
  • Total Places for Children
  • 56
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath Reviews (51)

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Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.889) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath has 51 reviews.

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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Elan Preschool for 18 months having moved up from their nursery setting in 2023. He is so happy at Elan and comes home full of excited chat about the things he has learnt and done that day. The staff are fantastic, offering a perfect mix of caring and guidance, and the activities
they arrange for the children are so varied but very targeted at the same time. I feel so confident that my son will be more than ready for school come September and am so grateful for the support Elan offers in this regard.


The garden is brilliant and it's so lovely to see the children running around playing outside when I pick my son up each day. He raves about the food too! I would recommend Elan Preschool to anyone.


Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

Thank you for your review of Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath. We are so glad that your son comes home excited each day and has such a fantastic time at our nursery! Our incredible staff truly do all they can to provide a healthy, safe, fun and high-quality educational environment for each child and their specific interests and needs. Outdoor time is our favourite too! Thank you for your recommendation and lovely feedback.


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Review from Anna K (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We're so grateful for the amazing care our son receives at this nursery. The staff are incredibly friendly, nurturing and create a warm, home-like atmosphere that helps him feel secure and happy. We've noticed the strong bonds the staff have built with him; it's clear they genuinely care about his well-being
and are dedicated to supporting his development.
One of the standout features for us has been the staff's willingness to use signing to support his communication skills, which aligns with what we do at home and has made a real difference in helping him express his needs and connect with others in his setting and at home.
Communication between home and the nursery is excellent, with regular updates and quick responses to any questions or concerns we have. We feel fully supported and highly recommend this wonderful nursery to other parents!

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

Thank you for your review of Elan Day Nursery. Our dedicated team is truly invested in each child's holistic well-being and development, they work hard at achieving our mission of providing exceptional childcare and education. We are so glad that your son has felt so cared for and nurtured by the team and that you have felt supported in his development and decisions you have made as a family. Thank you for your lovely feedback and recommendation!


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Review from David S (Father of Child) published on 20 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our boy absolutely loves going to Elan - he's excited to walk in, and always comes away tired but happy. The staff are caring and friendly and always make sure to communicate effectively in person and via the app. They always treat the children as individuals and get to know them really well. We trust
them to have our child's best interest in mind at all times. The nursery is well organised, and the facilities are recently refurbished and excellent. Many of the leadership team have worked in other roles in the nursery, and have a brilliant overview of how the nursery works best. The variety of activities and food provided is really wonderful. I'd recommend Elan to anyone.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

Thank you for your review of Elan Day Nursery. We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoy so many aspects about our nursery! We are committed to growing not just the children in our care, but the members of our team too as we know this is beneficial for each child in our care too! Our wonderful team is dedicated to doing all they can to provide outstanding care and education to each child.


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Review from Beth G (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Elan has been fantastic for my son. He loves it there. It has recently been renovated and the facilities are great. The staff are nurturing and kind, and really skilled in supporting the children's development. The managers are lovely and approachable. My son loves all the activities they do, from playing
in the sandpit, running around the large studio room and going out to the park or to spot the trains at the nearby station. On that note, it is very helpful it is so close to the station for parents commuting by train.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

Thank you for your review of Elan Day Nursery. We are glad that you like the upgrades and facilities - we are committed to providing an environment that is safe and conducive to optimal learning opportunities for each child! Thank you for your wonderful feedback, we love a train station adventure too!


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Review from Richard T (Father of Child) published on 20 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child is incredibly happy at Elan, is excited to go to nursery and loves talking about his day at nursery, which is incredibly reassuring. His development is wonderful to watch and he has a fantastic relationship with the staff at the nursery. We couldn't ask for more.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

Thank you for you review of Elan Day Nursery. We are so glad to hear that your child is excited to come to nursery and that he talks about it often - it sure helps give peace of mind to you as a parent when leaving him in our care! Thank you for your feedback - the team will be so pleased to hear it!


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Review from F A (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've been at Elan since my little one was 9 months old and she is now almost 3. The staff have been amazing and we're really happy with how our daughter has developed. She's really settled and loves going in - an amazing nursery with the best staff!

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

Thank you for your review of Elan Day Nursery. We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the care your daughter has received with us and with how she has developed in this time! Our wonderful team is truly dedicated to each child that we care for.


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Review from Emma R (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ever since my daughter joined Elan, she has only thrived in the environment. She loves going in and has built really strong relationships with all the staff. They have great activities and the space is lovely. I wouldn't send her anywhere else. Looking forward to her joining preschool this year!

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

Thank you for your review of Elan Day Nursery, Haywards Heath. We are delighted to hear that your daughter is thriving with us! Our dedicated team is passionate about providing outstanding childcare and education - we are pleased our setting is providing this to your family. We are looking forward to this next, exciting journey with her - thank you for trusting us with her care and education!


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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are excellent and work really hard to make sure my daughter is happy at the setting. Whilst the outside space isn't very big the children go on regular outings and make use of the studio space. Looking forward to seeing how the renovations improve the overall day-to-day for staff and the children.
My daughter runs into nursery every morning and is very happy playing with all the friends she has made.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Children thrive in our welcoming nursery environment where their individual needs are nurtured and supported by our dedicated team.


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Review from C R (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child has thrived at Elan Day Nursery since starting nine months ago. He loves going in and always comes out at the end of the day with a huge smile on his face.
There is a variety of development activities for them each day and regular trips out to the park, shops or to see the trains. Our son
has forged strong bonds both with staff and other children in his room and loves to see his friends each day.
There is a lovely atmosphere at the nursery. The staff are fantastic, they’re friendly, communicative and very knowledgable. There is no doubt how much they care for the children in their setting - one of the main reasons our child settled in so well.
We couldn’t recommend Elan enough.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Children enjoy a warm, welcoming and inclusive nursery environment provided by a supportive team who take the time to get to know them, their interests and their individual needs.


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Review from Ananya D (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My experience of Elan has been great so far. They take a lot of care to ensure one to one attention, especially for really young children. My son was just 8 months old when I started sending him to Elan but the reassurance that practitioners have provided and the attention they have paid to his overall
development is great. They have had a really positive effect on his confidence as well.

Reply from Chris Holmes, Owner at Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

Thank you for your positive review it is very much appreciated. I am delighted that your son has had such a good experience.


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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great atmosphere for the little ones. My son comes home every day tired and with a smile on his face. I am happy with the staff at Elan Day Nursery, who always give feedback of my son’s day including nap times, activities and meals.

Reply from Chris Holmes, Owner at Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

Thank you for you positive review it is much appreciated.


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Review from Carolyne K (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Elan Day Nursery since he was 9 months old. He has developed the most lovely nurturing relationships since he first started.
He runs in the door on his nursery days and is always excited to be going in. He is a very cheeky energetic boy and often needs to ‘be exercised’, this
is always facilitated so that he can burn off his energy! They seem to offer very individualised care which I think is so important.
Most importantly he is an extremely loving, gentle little soul and he loves to be around other children and adults- he’s now at nursery more days than he is at home with us. He does four days now, so we have to give all the staff as much credit for what a lovely person he is.
We can’t thank them enough for nurturing him in the way they have. Nothing makes leaving your child in someone else’s care feel easier than seeing how comfortable and loved they seem to feel when they are with them.

Reply from Chris Holmes, Owner at Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

Thank you for this lovely review. It really is appreciated. I am delighted that your son is enjoying and benefiting from coming to our nursery. I know that everyone in the team brings a combination of genuine affection for the children and their incredibly hard work to ensure that all the children in our care have the best possible start.


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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience of Elan Day Nursery - Haywards Heath has been fantastic from the start. My child has additional needs and all staff have been patient and caring. Thank you!

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Review from C B (Father of Child) published on 18 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has come so far with the brilliant team at Elan Day Nursery - Haywards Heath. She enjoys the variation that is offered to her.

Reply from Sallianne Robinson, Manager at Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

Thank you for your fab review. Your daughter has a great time with us and likewise, we have a great time with her, she's very entertaining!


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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have a son of 20 months. He started to nursery 6 months ago. I have been living here for 1 year and my English is not good. The manager patiently took care of me when I went to get information. She helped me. A very warm and friendly team. I am also very pleased with the development of my son.

Reply from Sallianne Robinson, Manager at Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

Thank you, we did well translating with our tablets that day, I'm so pleased it helped. Delighted your little one is having a nice time, it's a pleasure having him in our toddler room. Best wishes.


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Review from Claire N (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son started nursery two months ago and I was really pleased with the induction weeks. The staff really took the time to make sure he settled in and now he is doing really well with the supportive environment.

Reply from Sallianne Robinson, Manager at Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

Thank you. I'm so pleased to see your little one really settled with us, and the process was good for you too. Best wishes.


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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was so grateful for the kind, warm and welcoming experience I had in getting my daughter started at Elan Day Nursery - Haywards Heath. I was lucky enough to be able to go in and meet the staff who would be looking after her and see where she would be spending her days, which was very comforting. Within
a few months of going to Elan Day Nursery - Haywards Heath my daughter had picked up so many wonderful skills that I know are down to her going there. The staff always seem happy to be working there which is reassuring. They are brilliant at keeping the children entertained with various activities and make a point of taking the children out for a daily walk which is fantastic. They have also kept on top of things with regards to the pandemic and have a good system in place. In the months that were plagued with pandemic uncertainties, my daughter has been fortunate to have had the constant of going to a great nursery, where she is very happy, settled and enjoys socialising with the children and staff.

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Review from Robin P (Father of Child) published on 5 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Elan Preschool - Haywards Heath for the past one and a half years and prior to this attended Elan Preschool - Haywards Heath from the age of six months. He really enjoys the preschool. They provide a broad range of activities for the children throughout the day, great facilities
and the opportunities to take part in additional sports and music activities. The setting provides a safe and happy environment for all the children, with wonderful and friendly staff. I would recommend this setting to others without any hesitation.

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Review from Laura P (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I absolutely love Elan Preschool - Haywards Heath. My daughter has a wonderful time there. She is excited when I drop her off and is absolutely buzzing when I pick her up. The staff are fantastic and clearly know the children well and really do love them. The variety of activities is outstanding and
the facilities are great. I know that my daughter benefits hugely from attending this preschool.

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Review from Lorna L (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy absolutely loves Elan Preschool - Haywards Heath, all of the staff are amazing, warm, welcoming and hugely generous with their time. They always take time to share stories of the funny things that my son gets up to each day. We were previously at a nursery in London and since joining
Elan Preschool - Haywards Heath have seen a significant leap in my sons learning. He loves writing his name, recognizing letters and singing the phonics song. The variety of activities are brilliant, with the staff making every effort to take the kids out on trips or spend time in the garden. I couldn’t speak more highly of Elan Preschool - Haywards Heath and would recommend to everyone!

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.889)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.889) out of 10 for Elan Preschool, 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 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 4.889 for Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath is calculated as follows: ( (129 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.889

  • 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 Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath 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 56 number of registered child places is 11.2, 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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Great Place to Work Certified November 2023 to November 2024

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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2022

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Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2018

Hannah, our experienced Nursery Manager, brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her role at Elan. With years of experience in Early Years education, she is dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment where every child can thrive.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath

What is the Age Range of Children that Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath accepts?

Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath Open?

Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath have capacity for?

Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath has capacity for a total of 56 Children.

How far is Elan Preschool, Haywards Heath to the centre of Haywards Heath?

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

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