Serving our
community for over
40 years

Exceptional care & education

Passionate & dedicated staff

In partnership with families

Welcome to Cranbrook Nurseries & Pre-Schools

We believe the early years shape everything that follows. That’s why we’re here to give children the best possible start.

Since 1983, we have been providing high-quality childcare, welcoming children from their earliest days and helping them grow into confident, curious learners.

Our nursery is thoughtfully designed to feel like a home-from-home for your child, where they feel comfortable, happy and secure. Children are supported by our experienced early years educators who understand how they learn best, through play and discovery.

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Acorn Cottage

Shipley Bridge

01293 785215

acorn@cranbrooknursery.co.uk

Buttercup Barn

Balcombe

01444 811202

buttercup@cranbrooknursery.co.uk

Clover Court

Maidenbower

01293 887533

clover@cranbrooknursery.co.uk

Ivy Cottage

Shipley Bridge

Charming house with colourful flags and garden

01293 825192

ivy@cranbrooknursery.co.uk

Our curriculum

We believe every child is unique and constantly learning. With the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework at the heart of everything we do, our curriculum encourages independence, resilience and social skills through a balance of child-led play and adult-guided experiences, helping children build strong foundations for lifelong learning.

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Outdoor learning

A core part of our
nursery curriculum

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Nutrition

We prepare healthy, home-cooked meals every day

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I cannot fault Ivy Cottage. The staff are the most welcoming committed professionals you could wish to find. They take the time to know the children and provide the best level of care possible. Jodie and the team should be so proud of what they have achieved and the wonderful environment they have created for the children.

Ivy Cottage – Parent

My son absolutely loves his time at Clover Court. The staff are so caring and attentive. I’ve been especially impressed with the way they encourage his learning and even support him with another language. It feels like such a nurturing, supportive environment and I couldn’t be happier with the care he receives!

Clover Court – Parent

Our children have both been to Acorn Cottage. All the staff at Acorn, have been thoroughly supportive of our children and us as a family over the past six years. Acorn has provided a home away from home. The staff are interested in all aspects of the children’s lives, both in school and at home. The encouragement/love/dedication and knowing each child individually is a special gift, and our children have formed such special bonds with all the staff and their individual key workers there, that with their support, our children have flourished. The staff are very supportive of home life as well, and personally I have found the stability of Acorn for the children very comforting and helpful in the last 12 to 18 months. The manager and her team are amazing! There are no words to say thank you for everything over our time with Acorn.

Acorn Cottage – Parent

Ivy Cottage has been a wonderful nursery for my child who has been attending there for nearly 2 years. Jodie is an exceptional manager, she’s always welcoming and communicates well. The whole team is great, and our child is happy and truly blossoming. Couldn’t ask for more!

Ivy Cottage – Parent

I moved my son here from a different nursery as I felt it was going downhill, and I can hand on heart say I made the best decision. My son has thrived since being at Clover Court, every single staff member is amazing, so friendly and dedicated to providing the best level of care for your child. I recently enrolled my daughter into the baby room and the same can be said, the staff are fantastic and my daughter is really enjoying attending Clover Court. Louise the manager, is so helpful and approachable and is always on hand to answer any queries you may have. I cannot fault Clover Court at all.

Clover Court – Parent

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