Ofsted: GoodYou're hereCranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool
RH17 6NL · Nursery
Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool
- Ofsted: Good · May 2023
- Balcombe RH17
In short: a nursery in Balcombe, open since 2006, with room for 56 children. Ofsted last visited in May 2023. Nurseries publish far less than schools, so this page sticks to the facts we hold and what to ask on a visit.
Good to know about Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool
- Good at its last graded inspection, in May 2023.
- Registered with Ofsted, which last inspected it in May 2023.
- Room for 56 children at a time.
Worth checking at Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool
- Little data. Nurseries publish far less than schools, so a visit matters more.
- OfstedGoodMay 2023, 3 years ago
- Places56children at a time
- Opened200620 years ago
Ofsted
What does Ofsted's early years grade mean?
Ofsted inspects every nursery on the early years register. Here's every visit we hold.
Every Ofsted visit
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Rated Requires improvement in 2013, then Good at the next inspection in 2016.
What Ofsted found in September 2013
Read the 2013 report on OfstedWhat Ofsted found in May 2016
Read the 2016 report on OfstedWhat Ofsted found in May 2023
- SafeguardingEffective
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentGood
- LeadershipGood
The four grades, in plain English
- Outstanding
- Much better than the minimum.
- Good
- Meets every standard well. Most schools get this grade.
- Requires improvement
- Not yet good. Ofsted will be back soon.
- Inadequate
- Serious problems that must be fixed.
Funded childcare
How many free hours could your child get?
These are the national rules. Ask Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool which funded hours it offers, and what costs extra, like meals and trips.
15 hours for every 3 and 4 year old
Every child in England gets 15 funded hours a week in term time from the term after they turn 3.
Up to 30 hours for working parents
If you work, you may get 30 funded hours a week for children from 9 months old. Apply through Childcare Choices.
15 hours for some 2 year olds
Families on some benefits can get 15 hours a week from the term after their child turns 2.
Tax-Free Childcare
For every £8 you pay in, the government adds £2, up to £2,000 a year per child.
Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Day to day
Life at Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool
Open day
What to ask when you visit Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool
Based on what the data says about Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool. Take this list with you.
- 1“What are your opening hours, and do you close in the holidays?”We don't hold opening hours for nurseries.
- 2“How many funded hours can you offer, and what costs extra?”Funded hours are free, but meals and extras can cost money.
- 3“Who will look after my child, and how long have they worked here?”Staff who stay make a big difference to young children.
- 4“How do you support children who need extra help?”Every nursery has to support children with special educational needs.
Nearby
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Popular nurseries fill up, so it's wise to list more than one. Here's how Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool compares with its neighbours.
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The basics
Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool details
- Type
- Nursery
- Opened
- January 2006
- Where it is
- In the West Sussex council area · RH17 · South East
- How to apply
- With the nursery. Apply for 30 funded hours on GOV.UK. Your council's Family Information Service can help.
- Address
- Buttercup Barn, Haywards Heath Road, BALCOMBE, RH17 6NL
- Ofsted reference (URN)
- EY330756 · See it on the government register
Questions
Questions parents ask about Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool
Is Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool a good nursery?
Ofsted rated it Good in May 2023. Visit, and read the latest inspection report.
What is Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated it Good in May 2023. Ofsted no longer gives one overall grade, so its next inspection will give a report card that grades each area. The full report on Ofsted's website explains what it does well and what it needs to improve.
How many free hours can my child get?
Every 3 and 4 year old in England can get 15 funded hours a week in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from 9 months old. Check what this nursery offers.
Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce, academy accounts, admissions statistics, Ofsted and ISI. Photos are stand-ins. School details and inspections checked against official records on 6 November 2026.