Hove and Portslade Day Nurseries and Pre-Schools | 2 Day Nurseries

Review of
Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School
from Diar S (Father of Child) published on 27 February 2025

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This is an excellent daycare! The building is clean and spacious. The meal plan is well-thought-out and nutritious.
The staff are warm and kind - they made our daughter feel very comfortable and cared for. She's learned lots of new things to help her prepare for kindergarten. We're really happy with

our choice!

Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Co-Ordinator at Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you've had such a positive experience with our nursery. Creating a clean, safe, and nurturing environment for children is our top priority, and it's wonderful to know that your daughter feels comfortable and cared for. We're so proud of her progress and excited to see her grow as she prepares for Pre-School!

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Review of
Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-school
from M A (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2025

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It is very nice to see my child's key worker from the baby room who is attentive, caring and approachable to talk. In time, we hope to see the same from more members of staff whilst greeting or informing parents at the door.

Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Coordinator at Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-school

Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your comments and I will ensure these are passed on!

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Review of
Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School
from G P (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2025

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All staff are very lovely and helpful! My children are always happy and excited to go and love telling me what they did during their time at nursery! They always enjoy their food and come home happy! I would definitely recommend to other parents and carers.

Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Coordinator at Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that your children are happy and excited to come to nursery and enjoy sharing their nursery adventures with you. It's wonderful to know they love the food and go home with smiles on their faces. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation, it means the world to us!

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Review of
Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School
from S N (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2024

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My son was so happy in the nursery, he was there since he was one and half years then we continued until he is going to school, there are amazing staff they are caring about him like their own child always, they are amazing with activities, also they are clean, food was so good because my son doesn't

like everything but they change him he tries many food with them, just have one comment for them that they need to put more pictures on the apps to make parents happier. But I recommend it for everyone.

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School

Hi there - thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! The team read every one of these comments and will be overjoyed when they read them. I have shared your feedback regarding pictures on the app and we have taken this on board! If there are any team members you would like to mention in particular, please let me know - we take reward and recognition very seriously and love to celebrate our hard-working practitioners! You can email me directly at hannah.harber@isteplearning.co.uk.

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Review of
Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School
from Megan W (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2024

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Lovely nursery and amazing staff. Always very friendly, one of my children has grown very attached to his key worker and she always makes time for him and reassures him whenever he goes. My other child always runs up to his key worker and gives her cuddles. I've been sending my children to this nursery

since 2018. Would recommend this nursery.

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for leaving this wonderful review! The team read every one of them and will be thrilled to read your comments! It's great to hear that our key worker system has a great effect and your children have made precious bonds throughout their time at nursery.

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Review of
Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School
from Jade C (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2024

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My son has attended Portslade Day Nursery for a year, they have been very understanding and patient with my son and his additional needs. They have great resources and an excellent management team. The food they supply is very nutritional and covers a whole range of dietary needs. The nursery itself

is clean, tidy and organised and they have a lovely little area for your child's coats and bags. I highly recommend this nursery for parents, they have an amazing play area outside and lots of different toys inside including a home corner and sand table which my son loves. The staff here are absolutely amazing, they have a good staff-to-children ratio and everyone gets included in the activities and taught to socialise and make friends. Another thing I liked about this nursery is not only do they support the children they support the parents too which is not a quality you get at a lot of nurseries.

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School

Good afternoon - thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave such a wonderful review! The team work so hard to make sure that every family feels safe and confident entrusting their children into their care, so it really is wonderful to read your comments. The team read every one of these reviews, and this will really make their day! We like to make sure that our amazing practitioners are recognised for their hard work, so if there are any names you would like to mention specifically, please drop me an email on hannah@isteplearning.co.uk.

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Review of
Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School
from Jozef J (Father of Child) published on 30 August 2024

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Overall very good experience, our son enjoys it, nice staff, lot of activities, our son always comes happy from the nursery. The management is approachable and always trying to sort any issues promptly.

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for taking the time to leave such wonderful comments. The team work so hard to make sure that every family feels safe and confident entrusting their children into their care, so it really is wonderful to read your comments. The team read every one of these reviews, and this will really make their day! We like to make sure that our amazing practitioners are recognised for their hard work, so if there are any names you would like to mention specifically, please drop me an email on hannah.harber@isteplearning.co.uk. Have a great day!

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Review of
Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School
from Meg S (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2024

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My daughter started at nursery really unsettled and crying most of the time but with the help and knowledge of the baby room staff she's settled and it's made her so much happier and she enjoys to come into nursery now. She has come on leaps and bounds since attending Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-school!

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School

Good afternoon - thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. The team work so hard to make sure that every family feels safe and confident entrusting their children into their care, so it really is wonderful to read your comments. The team read every one of these reviews, and this will really make their day! We like to make sure that our amazing practitioners are recognised for their hard work, so if there are any names you would like to mention specifically, please drop me an email on hannah@isteplearning.co.uk.

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Review of
Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School
from Chloe N (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2024

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Amazing nursery, my son has recently started here as we have just moved back to the area and he loves coming here in the morning, there's always something fun for them to do and he is always bringing me drawings home which I love. From football coaches attending to all the activities indoors too, he

does love it, along with the girls upstairs, especially one member of staff in particular.

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave such a wonderful review. The team works so hard to make sure that every family feels safe and confident entrusting their children into their care, so it is wonderful to read your comments. The team read every one of these reviews, and this will make their day! Have a great day!

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Review of
Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-school
from Joshua C (Father of Child) published on 29 August 2024

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Our son has recently started at Cromwell Road Day Nursery. The staff in the baby room have been very attentive, kind, and informative, reassuring us that he is in capable and compassionate hands. We have been able to settle him at our own pace, and he always seems to have had a fun time.

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-school

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. The team work so hard to make sure that every family feels safe and confident entrusting their children into their care, so it really is wonderful to read your comments. The team read every one of these reviews, and this will really make their day! We put a huge emphasis on that settling-in period, as it can be stressful for children (and parents!) to start at a new nursery, so it's really great to see that it is working.

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Review of
Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School
from Nela C (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2024

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Overall good experience. My son enjoys the nursery, the staff and his friends. I loved the fact that they always made their own play dough and learned by doing. The nursery had a tank with a tadpole that the kids observed grow into a frog. They also grew their own vegetables and learned all about plants.

Every Monday the kids had a PR session which my son loved. The reason for 4 stars is that there were never any outings and some of the staff sometimes appeared moody. Also, the app the nursery uses is outdated and the policy the nursery uses doesn't allow for timely updates (I have been receiving updates on my son's progress 3 months in the rear)

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave your lovely comments and feedback. We truly believe at Footsteps, that the children learn best through hands-on experiences like you have mentioned in your review, and I am so pleased to hear how well these opportunities go down with your son! I would love to gain some more feedback from you in regards to the app we use to communicate with parents and to track the children's learning development. Can you please drop me an email with some more feedback so I can look into these areas of concern in more detail?

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Review of
Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School
from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2024

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We came across Footsteps in October 2023 after the nursery that we originally enrolled in closed without notice after 4 short weeks. Right from the start the staff at Footsteps were so helpful and supportive in getting our little girl settled in. The manager and the team in preschool study foster learning

in a way that is all about them having fun and our daughter just loves going there, she comes home every day full of stories about what she has been up to and on pick up she often refuses to leave until she has finished taking part in the activity she is engaged in. We genuinely couldn’t ask for a better environment or nicer people for our daughter to spend her days with.

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School

Hi - thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave such a wonderful review! The team work so hard to make sure that every family feels safe and confident entrusting their children into their care, so it really is wonderful to read your comments. The team read every one of these reviews, and this will really make their day! We like to make sure that our amazing practitioners are recognised for their hard work, so if there are any names you would like to mention specifically, please drop me an email.

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Review of
Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School
from Marc B (Father of Child) published on 16 April 2024

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Footsteps Day Nursery Portslade has been our son’s nursery since he was 10 months old. Our son is happy there and is supported in both his development and his interests. He often tells us enthusiastically about activities he has undertaken and always has a great time with his friends. The staff are

great at reporting back on his progress and we feel they really have his best interests at heart.

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School

Hi - thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review! Communication and maintaining the nursery and parent relationship are so important to us, so it is great to hear that this is reflected in your wonderful comments. If there are any team members that you would like to mention specifically, please do get in touch. Reward and recognition are so important to us, and I would love to celebrate any team members who go above and beyond!

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Review of
Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School
from G P (Great Aunt of Child) published on 15 April 2024

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Everyday I bring my great-niece to Footsteps it is always clean and tidy. And always a happy and welcoming staff member opens the doors for us. They are very caring and because I am of the older generation. They always take my great-niece up the stairs and bring her down the stairs for me. Which I am

very grateful for. Every staff member brings her to us when we come to collect her. They always tell us how her day has been, and what she has eaten when she had her last nappy change. You can always hear children playing happily. occasionally you can hear a little one crying, but then there is always the soft voice of a staff member comforting them. My great-niece has developed nicely since she has attended here. She is coming out with a lot more words, she is happy to come here and goes in happily most days. I would highly recommend this day nursery to anyone looking for a place for their little ones. You can be sure they will be in good hands.

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave such wonderful comments; the team are going to be overjoyed to read them! The team work so hard to make sure that every family feels safe and confident entrusting their children into their care, so it really is wonderful to read your comments. The team read every one of these reviews, and this will really make their day! We like to make sure that our amazing practitioners are recognised for their hard work, so if there are any names you would like to mention specifically, please drop me an email at hannah@isteplearning.co.uk. Have a great day!

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Review of
Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-school
from Chloe F (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024

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Both of my children have attended this nursery.
One 10 years ago and my youngest currently.
I really love the warmth and kindness the staff show towards my son. I always have a little chat with them and they are always welcoming.
My son literally runs in, he is so happy to go to nursery which is

so reassuring for me when I have to work.
I want to mention a special shout-out to the staff I've come into contact with -
the manager, four members of staff in particular and others. There's a younger man on Butterflies who is very sweet too.

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-school

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave such wonderful comments. The team at the nursery are so wonderful, and I too get that warm and cosy feeling when I visit! If there are any team members, in particular, that you would like to mention, please do email me directly at hannah@isteplearning.co.uk - reward and recognition are so important to us, and we love to celebrate the team members who go above and beyond! (Name: Hannah Harber Email: hannah@isteplearning.co.uk Position: Parent Liaison Advisor)

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Review of
Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-school
from S L (Aunt of Child) published on 19 March 2024

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Footsteps Day Nursery Hove has supported my nephew's growth and development since when he first started at 6 months old, he is now in the preschool room ready to go off to his next big adventure of school! I always pick him up one day a week and the staff are always so welcoming and friendly - they

let me know what he’s been up to and eaten. I must say, when they got taken over by a new company, it came with its uncertainties but it has been such a smooth transition and I can really see the difference it is making. The manager has reassured my sister and myself through this transition and is always happy to answer any questions we have! I am truly sad that he will be leaving soon as the staff here have truly set him up, ready for his future! Five stars from a very happy little boy and family.

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-school

Good evening - thank you for taking time out of your day to leave such wonderful comments. the team work so hard to make sure that every family feels safe and confident entrusting their children into their care, so it really is wonderful to read your comments. The team read every one of these reviews and this will really make their day! We like to make sure that our amazing practitioners are recognised for their hard work, so if there are any names you would like to mention specifically, please drop me an email.

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Review of
Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-school
from M M (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024

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My son has been at the nursery for five months now. Firstly, on being given the tour, my husband and I were really reassured how safe the nursery presented. Our son has allergies and the staff really took the time to understand his care needs. Our son is really happy at the nursery and we have been

surprised at how much he is learning there. All the staff are friendly and really take interest in his well-being. Of note are two members of staff, in particular, who seem to be his best friends. Thank you from all of us.

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-school

Good evening - Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review - the team work so hard to make sure that every family feels safe and confident entrusting their children into their care, so it really is wonderful to read your comments. The team read every one of these reviews, and this will really make their day! We like to make sure that our amazing practitioners are recognised for their hard work, so if there are any names you would like to mention specifically, please drop me an email on hannah@isteplearning.co.uk. (Name: Hannah Harber Email: hannah@isteplearning.co.uk Position: Parent Liaison Advisor)

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Review of
Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-school
from Stephanie M (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024

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Our 7-month-old daughter has been going to Footsteps Day Nurser Hove since the beginning of January and I can confidently say that I feel secure leaving her with them more and more each week.
Her primary carers go out of their way to ensure she’s happy, eating and having her proper naps.
I would highly

recommend Footsteps, Hove to anyone who is looking for that perfect balance of care, learning and quality for their children.

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-school

Thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave this wonderful review - the team work so hard to make sure that every family feels safe and confident entrusting their children into their care, so it really is wonderful to read your comments. The team read every one of these reviews and this will really make their day! We like to make sure that our amazing practitioners are recognised for their hard work, so if there are any names you would like to mention specifically, please drop me an email.

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Review of
Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-school
from S W (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024

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Both of my children have been happy at Footsteps Day Nursery. My 7-year-old still talks about his time there, even three years after he left! The staff always give useful feedback at handovers and know my child's likes and dislikes. They've worked hard to help him with areas he's found challenging.

The food is prepared on-site and is always "yummy". The team on the pre-school floor are great and the manager has always been very engaged in working with the children. Thank you everyone!

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-school

Hello - wow, what an absolutely amazing review! Thank you for taking the time to leave these kind words; the nursery team will be overjoyed to see them. Communication and maintaining the nursery and parent relationship are so important to us so it is great to hear about the useful feedback they are providing you at handovers. I love the food too, whenever I visit the nurseries I always make sure to arrive at lunchtime so I can have a little plate! We put a lot of work into our menu, working with a nutritionist to make sure that every meal is both delicious and nutritious. If there are any team members in particular that you would like to mention, please do email me - reward and recognition is something of great importance to us and we love to celebrate our practitioners' hard work!

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Review of
Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-school
from R H (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024

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We’ve loved the nursery for the last five years, through two children. The staff make the nursery, especially management. The love my youngest received by a member of staff, in particular, was great, she really listened to our routine and any concerns we had. I’ll be sad when my youngest leaves!

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Thank you for taking the time to leave this wonderful review - the team work so hard to make sure that every family feels safe and confident entrusting their children into their care, so it really is wonderful to read your comments. The team read every one of these reviews, and this will really make their day! We like to make sure that our amazing practitioners are recognised for their hard work, so if there are any names you would like to mention specifically, please drop me an email. Have a great day!

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