Crawley | Day Nurseries & Pre-School | West Sussex
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Crawley Day Nursery and Preschool

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A place to grow

Crawley Day Nursery and Preschool is a purpose built and custom designed building based in Crawley Maidenbower business park, just 10 minutes from Gatwick airport. It provides a warm ‘home-from-home’ environment for your child where they feel relaxed and happy while being cared for by our highly qualified staff team. There is an external play area perfect for your child to explore, learn and develop in a naturally inspiring environment.

We are proud to offer our unique Growing Enhancement programmes strengthening the exceptional education we provide children. A variety of carefully selected programmes include Growing Readers, Growing Writers, Growing Mathematicians, Growing Artists, Creative Cooks, Active Athletes and Green Gardeners which we can fully support and encourage in our new fun and modern facilities at Crawley Maidenbower.

Jo Gordon
Nursery Manager
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Nutrition

Our excellent nutritionally balanced menu is changed regularly to encourage a varied diet and is approved by Action for Children. Here is an example of a typical menu.

Breakfast

  • Low Sugar / Wholewheat Cereals with Milk
  • Porridge
  • Wholemeal Bread/Toast/Bagels/English Muffins
  • Seasonal Fresh Fruit
  • Whole Milk or Water

Lunch

  • Chicken Stir Fry with Noodles
  • Summer Pasta Bolognaise with Vegetables
  • Vegetarian Quorn Meatballs with Pasta and Summer Vegetables
  • Meatballs with Pasta
  • Chicken and Vegetable Curry with Rice
  • Sticky Mango Quorn and Rainbow Rice
  • Moroccan Tagine with Fruity Cous Cous
  • Sweet and Sour Quorn with Rice and Chinese Vegetables
  • Spinach, Mushroom & Onion Lasagne with Mixed Bean Salad
  • Pork and Pepper Casserole
  • Tuna Lasagne with Broccoli and Garlic Bread Slice
  • Vegetarian Lasagne with Broccoli and Garlic Bread Slice

Tea

  • Ploughman's Tea
  • Summer Vegetable Soup and Cheese Scones
  • Mackerel Pasta Salad
  • Falafel Pitta Pockets with Vegetable Sticks
  • Dips with Naan Bread and Vegetable Crudités
  • Fruit Platter
  • Apricot Cookies
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Supporting and Learning


Growing Mathematicians

1-2-3-4-5! Mathematics is embedded in everything that we do and experience in our day-to-day lives and our Growing Mathematicians programme has been created to help your child understand the purpose and importance of mathematics. 

Growing Readers

Growing Readers brings together home and nursery life, providing parents with some of the theory behind developing children’s reading skills, and also providing handy Hints & Tips, recommended reading lists and suggested activities for parents and children to explore together.

Growing Writers

Our Growing Writer’s approach supports the complex magical journey from making a mark, to emergent writing, to confident writer, laying the foundational skills that enable each child to flourish with the confidence and capability to succeed at school.

A day at Crawley Day Nursery and Preschool

Below is an example of a typical day

  • Morning

    Drop Off

  • Morning

    Breakfast

  • Morning

    Free Play

  • Morning

    Growing Programmes

  • Morning

    Organised Activities

  • Morning

    Organised Activities

  • Midday

    Lunch

  • Afternoon

    Sleep Time

  • Afternoon

    Sleep Time

  • Afternoon

    Free Play

  • Afternoon

    Outdoor Play

  • Afternoon

    Growing Programmes

  • Afternoon

    Organised Activities

  • Afternoon

    Tea / Dinner Time

  • Afternoon

    Outdoor Play

  • Afternoon

    Free Play

  • Afternoon

    Free Play

  • Afternoon

    Pick Up

Fees & Availability

Where possible we look to offer flexible booking patterns, including everything your child needs. To request pricing and availability, please request a call back by clicking the button below.

Meet the Team

Jo Gordon

I joined Asquith nurseries in 2010, having worked in the childcare industry for 18 years, holding an NVQ Level 4 in Childcare and Education. More recently I joined Crouch Hill Nursery, in November 2016, to re-launch the nursery. In the 6 years I have been with the Asquith I have managed and supported many different settings. I am now thrilled to be the manager at Crawley Day Nursery and Preschool and looking forward to the new challenges that lie ahead with Bright Horizons.

Sarah Harrison

I have worked with children and young people for the past 7 years and have supported children with additional needs (and their families) in various roles. During this time I developed an interest in child development and qualified with Early Years Teacher Status in 2014. I’m committed to providing a safe and fun environment for your child to learn and achieve their full potential. 

I believe that building strong partnerships with parents and families is vital in ensuring development and learning is extended at home. I look forward to welcoming you and your child to our beautiful nursery!

Candy Floss

Hi, my name is Candy Floss, I joined Bright Horizons in March 2010 as the ‘Super Safety Hero’ to help nursery children stay safe and manage risks. My role as a Health and Safety Super Hero is unique to Bright Horizons and I’m in every nursery, 365 days a year.

Back in 2010, I saw a job advert for a Zebra Super Safety Hero – I was very excited, applied and was invited for an interview with several other zebras. We were interviewed by all the children who then voted on which of us would be their Super Safety Hero. It was hoof biting but I was thrilled when they told me I was the most voted for by the children who all loved me because of my cape and bag. My bag is very special, if something fits inside, it’s a choking hazard. You might be wondering how I got my name. The children in our nurseries chose five names and voted for their favourite. I love it as it’s unique, I mean have you ever heard of a zebra called Candy Floss? Exactly!

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Why Bright Horizons

The Bright Horizons passion and enthusiasm for providing high-quality care isn’t just common knowledge within our own business – we’ve also gained some impressive accolades from external sources for excellence as both a childcare provider, and as an employer. We are the only childcare company to have been listed for the last 11 years as one of the country’s top 50 “Great Places to Work” by the Great Place to Work Institute.

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