Business Details
Trusted Childcare & Early Education in Crowborough
St Marys Nursery School provides a nurturing environment where children transition smoothly from home life to structured learning. Our learner-centred approach prioritises self-directed play and exploration, fostering curiosity, emotional intelligence, and resilience. With a dedicated team focused on wellbeing and development, we offer a secure setting for children aged 2-4 years. Our Ofsted-rated 'Good' provision aligns with government funding schemes while maintaining high standards in early years education. We maintain transparent communication with parents through regular updates and feedback opportunities. 
Services
Early Years Education
Settling-in Sessions
Healthy Snacks Program
Funded Hours Provision
Parent Feedback System
Highlights and features
- We provide a learner-centred approach with self-directed play activities
- Our team ensures secure environment with wellbeing as top priority
- Ofsted-rated 'Good' across all areas since October 2023
- We offer flexible session options aligned with government funding schemes
- Our staff maintain transparent communication with parents through regular updates
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Loving and caring atmosphere
Settled in immediately
Staff are friendly
Lovely approach
Highly recommend
Services
Early Years Education
Our structured curriculum follows government guidelines while incorporating self-directed play. Qualified educators deliver age-appropriate activities that develop literacy, numeracy, and social skills. We maintain small group sizes to ensure individual attention and track developmental milestones.
Settling-in Sessions
Two free introductory sessions help children adapt to nursery routines. Parents receive guidance on preparing children for the transition. Our staff provide emotional support during this adjustment period to ensure positive associations with the nursery environment.
Healthy Snacks Program
HALO scheme provides balanced morning and afternoon snacks included in session fees. Menus follow nutritional guidelines with allergy-friendly alternatives. We encourage children to develop healthy eating habits through varied food choices.
Funded Hours Provision
We administer 15-hour weekly funding for eligible 3-4 year olds. Staff assist with EYEE grant applications and funding eligibility checks. Our transparent billing system manages funded and unfunded session combinations efficiently.
Parent Feedback System
Regular feedback opportunities include formal evaluations and informal updates. Parents access online forms for suggestions and concerns. We implement improvements based on family input to enhance service quality continuously.
Questions
What childcare funding options do you offer?
We provide 15-hour weekly government funding for eligible 3-4 year olds. Two-year-olds may qualify for limited funding. Our staff assist with eligibility checks and paperwork completion.
How do you help children settle in?
We offer two free settling-in sessions with parental presence. Our staff use gradual separation techniques and maintain consistent routines to create a secure environment for new children.
What safety measures are in place?
We maintain Ofsted-compliant staff-to-child ratios with all staff DBS checked. Secure premises feature controlled access points. Emergency procedures are regularly practiced and displayed prominently.
How do you communicate with parents?
We use email updates, formal evaluations, and our website portal for communication. Parents receive regular progress updates and can schedule meetings with nursery supervisors as needed.
What activities do you provide?
Our curriculum includes sensory play, creative arts, physical development, and literacy activities. We follow children's interests while meeting educational milestones through structured yet flexible programming.
How are meals and snacks handled?
HALO scheme provides balanced snacks included in fees. Parents supply packed lunches. We accommodate dietary requirements and teach children healthy eating habits through interactive mealtime experiences.
Reviews (4)
Charlie Ford
Nov 03, 2020
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My 3 year old attends here and absolutely loves it. She settled in immediately which was a great sign! The staff are lovely, always happy, loving and really care about the children. They all receive lots of attention and she always comes home very happy. The staff also send pictures and videos throughout the day via the Famly app, which are always great to see, especially when she was settling in, to reassure us she was having a lovely time.
Catherine Richardson
Nov 08, 2018
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St Mary's has such a lovely approach with the children. They are always up to something different. My daughter loves it there. The staff are so friendly and encouraging. Highly recommend them!!
Anish N. Tinsu
Sep 30, 2017
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My kids loves the nursery and this is the best place kids can gave a start...Katie ,Sophie &page and all others are wonderful teachers...
Dawn Ward
Sep 13, 2017
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As a childminder I was VERY fussy about which nursery I would pick for my daughter. We were made at ease when we went to view and an hour later she still didn't want to leave so we signed her up straight away! Wonderful teachers and a lovely space for the children to learn. Highly recommend! X
