info@isabellos.co.uk

The Church Hall, Oakhurst, Sayers Common, West Sussex, BN6 9JA

07534 701 625

Welcome to Isabello's Preschool

A family-run preschool offering Montessori Principle Learning, Outdoor Adventures, Yoga, and Languages for children aged 2-5 years old, across Sayers Common, Burgess Hill, Hassocks, Henfield, Haywards Heath, and surrounding villages.

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Isabello's Preschool Sayers Common, West Sussex

Fun is our top priority!

đź“Ť Location
Conveniently located in Sayers Common, near Burgess Hill, we welcome families from Hassocks, Henfield, Hurstpierpoint, Haywards Heath, and surrounding Sussex villages.

⏰ Opening Hours
Mon–Fri, 8:45am–3:30pm (Term Time only)

🎓 Funding
We accept 15 & 30 hours funded childcare for eligible families.

About us

✨ Ready to see the difference?

Our preschool offers a calm, natural and inspirational learning environment, the best way to experience this and to understand why we are uniquely different, is to arrange a tour. Bring the little one along, come and see for yourself!

Book a personal tour of Isabello’s and discover a preschool where children learn, grow, and thrive.

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FAQ's

❓ What age can my child start at Isabello’s Preschool?

We welcome children from 2 years up to school age. Many families choose to join us as soon as their child turns 2 and becomes eligible for government-funded hours.

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âť“ Do you accept government funding (15 and 30 hours)?

Yes. We offer both 15 hours universal funding and 30 hours extended funding (subject to eligibility). We can help guide you through the application process so you get the full support available to your family.

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âť“ What are your opening hours?

Our preschool is open Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 3:30pm Term Time only, offering both full-day and part-day sessions to suit family schedules.

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❓ What makes Isabello’s different from other settings near Burgess Hill?

We combine outdoor learning, Montessori principles, yoga, and languages in one setting—something unique to Isabello’s. Our family-run ethos means every child is treated as an individual, and our small, caring environment ensures children feel valued and happy.

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❓ How do you support my child’s wellbeing?

Children’s happiness and wellbeing come first. Our staff use calm routines, yoga, and mindfulness to help children develop confidence and emotional resilience. We also encourage plenty of outdoor play, which supports both physical health and mental wellbeing.

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âť“ Where are you located?

We are based in Sayers Common, near Burgess Hill, making us easily accessible for families in Hassocks, Henfield, Hurstpierpoint, Haywards Heath, and nearby Sussex villages.

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âť“ Can we come and look around?

Absolutely! We always recommend booking a visit so you can experience our setting first-hand. During your tour, you’ll meet our staff, explore our classrooms and outdoor spaces, and get a feel for how we support each child’s journey.

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"I cannot recommend highly enough!! They were flexible, communicative and kind. Our daughter talks about preschool all the time and runs in with hardly a goodbye! The team are kind and thoughtful and they do brilliant activities like yoga and forest school. We couldn’t be happier with our choice to send our child to Isabello’s."

C. Lewis

"Finding Isabello's was a huge relief. The staff are all incredible, caring and fun. We can't thank Emma and the team enough for their incrediblely hard work, always going the extra mile to support our daughter. If you are disheartened by pre-school/nursery settings that all seem the same - this is the special place for you. Worth travelling for."

K. Hiestand

"The staff are absolutely wonderful, you can tell they genuinely enjoy what they do. There is always great activities and my daughter just loved it there so much."

K. Wingrove

"Isabello’s is truly amazing! They really take the time to understand your child’s needs. Our daughter has really grown since joining, and we are so sad to leave for big school in September. If you are looking for a safe, caring, nurturing environment for your little one, then look no further. You won’t be disappointed! Isabello’s will always have a special place in our hearts!"

L. Lewis

“It is such a reassuring feeling dropping your little one off at Isabello's in the mornings. You are always greeted with a smile, its great to see how much care they take in creating an amazing environment for the children to have fun and learn, so much so that the tears have come when it’s time to go home, not when being dropped off! Cannot rate Isabello's high enough.”

S. Gaiger

"We love Isabello’s! Beautiful natural resources and equipment, variety of indoor and outdoor activities, yoga, Forest school, languages and all in the most welcoming, calming and friendly atmosphere. A dedicated and caring team who offer so much to assist with the very best start for my daughter. They are encouraged to be independent and to learn about themselves and the world around them."

G. Rowarth

"This is an excellent pre-school and I have visited most in this area. The staff are really lovely and enthusiastic and made my son feel at home straight away. They have great activities and toys including forest school, yoga and languages! The atmosphere is great with lots of smiles."

M. Andersson

"My son settled in instantly with no tears. The staff are friendly and welcoming to the families as well as caring towards the children. The children always appear very calm and engaged and there is a beautiful array of wooden resources for them to explore. The Montessori and forest school ethos and weekly Spanish lessons really swayed us towards this preschool and we have not been disappointed."

K. Goring

"I highly recommend Isabello’s. I was looking for a long time for a good preschool for my daughter and really happy that I have found Isabello’s. The teachers are lovely and all of them do really care about every child. The place is clean and tidy and my daughter really likes going there. Thank you Emma & Team 🙂🙂"

M. H-Mony

"The staff are very kind and welcoming and could not do enough. The setting is beautiful and the resources available to the children are of a high quality, which makes them so much more appealing to little ones. My son has loved the visits to the woods and to see the cows, he does not stop talking about it! I would highly recommend a local preschool with a difference.”

V. Blondel

What Parents Say...

"Isabello’s is truly amazing! They really take the time to understand your child’s needs. Our daughter has really grown since joining, and we are so sad to leave for big school in September. If you are looking for a safe, caring, nurturing environment for your little one, then look no further. You won’t be disappointed! Isabello’s will always have a special place in our hearts!"

L. Lewis

"I cannot recommend highly enough!! They were flexible, communicative and kind. Our daughter talks about preschool all the time and runs in with hardly a goodbye! The team are kind and thoughtful and they do brilliant activities like yoga and forest school. We couldn’t be happier with our choice to send our child to Isabello’s."

C. Lewis

"Finding Isabello's was a huge relief. The staff are all incredible, caring and fun. We can't thank Emma and the team enough for their incrediblely hard work, always going the extra mile to support our daughter. If you are disheartened by pre-school/nursery settings that all seem the same - this is the special place for you. Worth travelling for."

K. Hiestand

"The staff are absolutely wonderful, you can tell they genuinely enjoy what they do. There is always great activities and my daughter just loved it there so much."

K. Wingrove

“It is such a reassuring feeling dropping your little one off at Isabello's in the mornings. You are always greeted with a smile, its great to see how much care they take in creating an amazing environment for the children to have fun and learn, so much so that the tears have come when it’s time to go home, not when being dropped off! Cannot rate Isabello's high enough.”

S. Gaiger

"We love Isabello’s! Beautiful natural resources and equipment, variety of indoor and outdoor activities, yoga, Forest school, languages and all in the most welcoming, calming and friendly atmosphere. A dedicated and caring team who offer so much to assist with the very best start for my daughter. They are encouraged to be independent and to learn about themselves and the world around them."

G. Rowarth

"This is an excellent pre-school and I have visited most in this area. The staff are really lovely and enthusiastic and made my son feel at home straight away. They have great activities and toys including forest school, yoga and languages! The atmosphere is great with lots of smiles."

M. Andersson

"My son settled in instantly with no tears. The staff are friendly and welcoming to the families as well as caring towards the children. The children always appear very calm and engaged and there is a beautiful array of wooden resources for them to explore. The Montessori and forest school ethos and weekly Spanish lessons really swayed us towards this preschool and we have not been disappointed."

K. Goring

"I highly recommend Isabello’s. I was looking for a long time for a good preschool for my daughter and really happy that I have found Isabello’s. The teachers are lovely and all of them do really care about every child. The place is clean and tidy and my daughter really likes going there. Thank you Emma & Team 🙂🙂"

M. H-Mony

"The staff are very kind and welcoming and could not do enough. The setting is beautiful and the resources available to the children are of a high quality, which makes them so much more appealing to little ones. My son has loved the visits to the woods and to see the cows, he does not stop talking about it! I would highly recommend a local preschool with a difference.”

V. Blondel

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