The Nest Childcare

Cuckfield

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Nest Childcare scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 1 July 2026 by Mid Sussex.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Nest Childcare, from May 2024 to July 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2024 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Nest Childcare.

Food hygiene rating history for The Nest Childcare
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
2 May 2024	5 / 5	Very good
1 July 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Nest Childcare in Cuckfield has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Cuckfield Village Hall,
London Lane,
Cuckfield,
Haywards Heath,
RH17 5BD

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Nest Childcare. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Nest Childcare?

Food hygiene at The Nest Childcare is inspected by Mid Sussex, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.midsussex.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about The Nest Childcare

What is The Nest Childcare’s food hygiene rating?

The Nest Childcare has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 1 July 2026.

When was The Nest Childcare last inspected?

The Nest Childcare was last inspected by Mid Sussex on 1 July 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.