Young Sussex Nursery (Hove)

165 Portland Road, Hove BN3 5QJ
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  • Young Sussex Nursery (Hove), Hove
Young Sussex Nursery (Hove) offers family-run care and prides itself in providing flexible childcare in a stimulating, loving and friendly environment.

The children benefit from a range of resources and activities including music groups, weekly yoga, nature club and cooking classes, while the nursery also features interconnecting free-flow rooms and several spacious outdoor play areas.

Care is available term-time or full-time. With half day, school day and full day options as well as session swaps and the opportunity to book extra sessions, parents welcome Young Sussex's flexible childcare.

It received the 2018 and 2020 Award: Top 20 Nursery Group Award for ‘Most Recommended Small Nursery Groups' in the UK.

Free Early Learning Funding available for three- and four-year-olds (15 hours universal and 30 hours if eligible) as well as eligible two-year-olds (15 hours).

Care Provided by Young Sussex Nursery (Hove)

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Meg Adams (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 30
  • Total Places for Children
  • 88
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:45-18:00
    Tuesday 07:45-18:00
    Wednesday 07:45-18:00
    Thursday 07:45-18:00
    Friday 07:45-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Young Sussex Nursery (Hove)

  • Please visit our website for fee info. Funding for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. Discounts on hourly rate for siblings and full day and full week bookings. Session swaps.


Young Sussex Nursery (Hove) Reviews (116)

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Young Sussex Nursery (Hove) has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.694) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Young Sussex Nursery (Hove) has 116 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff and facilities at Young Sussex were excellent. My child really enjoyed her time there and we loved it too. There was a real range of activities and play for her which she really enjoyed. We loved all the feedback and updates we got. We've enrolled our younger child there and will be genuinely
sad when it's time for him to leave. Thank you Young Sussex.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has just left Young Sussex to start school, and my son started at Young Sussex in May. We've been extremely impressed with our experience. They've helped shape my daughter into a confident, friendly child. Everything from potty training, to advice on building her confidence. Both children
picked up so much knowledge and skill from being there, we are constantly surprised by new developments. Both children have had a very happy time at Young Sussex.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves Young Sussex and as parents, so do we! He has developed so wonderfully and every day he comes home saying or doing something new that we know he has learnt at nursery.
The staff are fantastic. As a parent, I feel constantly supported and can go to work feeling confident that
my son is in the best hands. He loves everyone that works there and their love for him is clearly shown when I pick up and drop him off.
I could not recommend Young Sussex highly enough - my future children will certainly be going here!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son was so happy at Young Sussex Nursery, he went in every morning happily knowing he was going to have a great day! As does my youngest daughter now. All staff are warm, professional and creative in their approach to play and development. There are always imaginative themes to good old fashioned
playtime. The children played outside every day rain or snow if they wanted. They don’t tend to leave the nursery on trips as others do but they make up for it by having visits from all sorts of people from farmers, firefighters and ambulance teams, nurses, Guinea pigs, tadpoles, hatching chicks... I could go on and on! I cannot fault them at all! The menu always sounded amazing and both of my children would enjoy their hot meals and snacks. Also, the nursery manager and admin staff are genuinely interested in helping as much as they can if you need to swap a session which has made such a difference to us logistically and, in my experience, not something on offer at other nurseries.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has loved it ever since she started. It is very well organised and the staff are amazing, can’t fault them.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest has just finished his time at Young Sussex and has loved it. The staff are so caring, helpful and give amazing feedback. They really supported us with reward cards that we were doing for my eldest. My little one also attends Young Sussex and always has a great time when he goes. Love the fact
that they upload photos of their progress on Tapestry, the online journal. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter used to go to Young Sussex. My God she loved it so much she used to just want to play, play and play. The teachers are amazing, caring and they know how to look after the kids in a professional way. Thank you all so much.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Young Sussex is an excellent nursery which I would highly recommend to anyone.
My son (now aged 8) went there from a baby until he went to school and enjoyed his time there so much that we never considered anywhere else for our daughter (now aged 2).


All of the staff do an amazing job and it is

clear that they really care about the children, their happiness and wellbeing. They are always welcoming, enthusiastic and attentive when the children arrive and great in giving the parents personal feedback at the end of each day.


The key worker system is fantastic and my daughter's key worker always goes above and beyond the job description to make sure she is happy and settled.
There is plenty of space indoors and outdoors and they do a range of activities each day including art and messy play, outdoor play and dressing up.


My daughter is so happy at the nursery and looks forward to going every day.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have nothing but praise for the nursery, both our children have had an amazing time here. Our eldest child ( now 5) started at the age of 1 in the baby room and left last year more than ready to start school with thanks to the staff at Young Sussex.
Our middle child ( age 3) started at 9 months in
the baby room and is currently having an amazing time in the middle room ( called Bumblebees), I love hearing about all the activities he’s been up to.
The staff really make the nursery and I love how they all know my son well ( not just his key worker) and they also remember my daughter's name when she comes with me to drop him off.
My son's speech is a little delayed and his key worker has been working with him in small groups to help him improve.
We have another baby who will be starting at the end of the year. I have no doubts or worries about returning to work as I know the staff at Young Sussex will make this transition smooth and give my daughter the best care and attention.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The key person system works extremely well and helped our son to settle into nursery quickly. The staff provide an update after each session to let you know what they have done, how they have eaten, slept etc which is very helpful. It is nice to get a real feel for that by getting photos and messages
on the Tapestry system. The staff are well qualified and I am happy that my son will be well looked after as well as having a lot of fun and learning some new things too.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our older son finished the pre-school group at Young Sussex - the Dragonflies - in September 2018. We thought he was well prepared for school and only realised how well he was prepared when he started in his reception class. The transition was so smooth it was a relief and joy to see.
He knew what
school was about, what structure there’d be, uniforms, that his old nursery friends wouldn’t be there, he’d had a very good idea of phonics, numbers, shapes and even simple maths. He was prepared for the change in teachers and new friends and he was very ready for the change and embraced it 100%.
I don’t think this experience would be this smooth without Young Sussex structured and meticulous approach to school preparation. The standard of care and education is very high and I’d recommend Young Sussex over and over again.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Great staff, good daily reports provided. Sharing of events via pics or video to ensure you don't miss out on those precious momemts. I've had no problems with this nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our children are very happy here and our experiences are generally excellent.


The management are very helpful as we have had many issues (through no fault of the nursery or us) with the 30 hours funding and the manager has always helped sort it out with us.


The staff all seem very nice and our

child never complains about anyone or anything.


The good outside space at the nursery is one of the things that drew us to use it.


I think all nurseries are much of a muchness when it comes to cost, so it's difficult to answer a value for money question.


The only criticism is that sometimes we've had to ask several times to ensure the emergency contacts are used in the correct order. Messages have been left for my wife without even an attempt to call me in the past and I am number 1 on the list to call. However, asking management to rectify this seems to have worked and the issue does not exist now.


There have been minor glitches with invoices but not for a while now and rectified quickly.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my sons (age 2&3) started at Young Sussex in Hove a couple of months ago. We knew from the first introduction session that this was the right nursery for them, they both absolutely loved it! The staff are so friendly and made them feel welcome and at ease. My younger son's speech has improved dramatically
since going there, and both are interacting with other children in a really positive way. Each morning the boys jump out of bed with no hesitation and are excited to be going to nursery. When I pick them up, the staff give me a quick overview of their day and what they have been up to which is always nice. They also have an online system you can log into to see pictures of your child and the activities they have been doing which is fantastic. My eldest sons vocabulary is getting broader by the day, he's always coming out with new words and phrases we haven't heard him say before, which means he's definitely learning there! Would highly recommend Young Sussex!!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our twins attended Young Sussex for three years, from when they were 18 months old until when they started school last week. I cannot rate this nursery highly enough. The quality of care provided is excellent, with staff well trained, caring, nurturing and highly professional. I have been amazed at
the range of activities provided (yoga, music, forest school type activities, growing chicks, butterflies and froglets, as well as outside visits from zoolab and the fire brigade), and at the dedication of the staff in ensuring a rich and stimulating nursery experience. Our children thoroughly enjoyed their time at Young Sussex and have been looking forward to going back to visit! The ability to do session swaps has been very useful, so we have rarely had to pay for extra sessions. The food is healthy, with our children eating things they would refuse at home. The use of Tapestry as an online learning journal enables parents to upload pictures and comments from home.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter is very happy at Young Sussex. She has been attending for about a year now. The staff are all great and we love the collaborative way they work with us to support our daughter in whatever she is up to. We are thrilled we chose Young Sussex.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My baby is always smiling at entering (and leaving) the nursery. I can see how happy he is to meet the team every day. I trust the carers and if there is anything related to my baby they tell us, whether it is a new thing he does, a new interaction but also when he may be unwell. Also the nice interactions
and conversations I have with each carer builds trust everyday.
I have the confidence that my baby is well looked after and I can focus on my job when he is in the nursery.
Regarding the building itself, the outside space is great, the inside space is good too. Lots of activities every day that I can have a look using my "tapestry" account.
The reactivity of the nursery when I need to book/cancel/modify attendance is great which is really useful as both my partner and I work full time. It gives us the flexibility we need.
To summarize, happy family at Aldrington Young Sussex Nursery!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Young Sussex, Hove for four months now and I can’t fault them. He’s needed some extra TLC and time due to allergies and infections but they have been so understanding and attentive.
I really feel like they have gotten to know him and treasure him as much as I do which has
given me real peace of mind.
Daily feedbacks are perfect for meal/nap planning and developmental progress. It’s also lovely to hear how he’s spent his day. They are very hands-on and messy with playtime which I love and suits him down to the ground.
Cannot recommend enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Young Sussex since he was 1 (he is now turning 4), as was his older brother. The experience we have had at the nursery has been excellent. The boys have and are developing into confident, sociable individuals which have been strongly driven by the nursery and its staff.


Both boys

have also learned lots and the support and learning my older son got has really helped with his start in school. They have both formed really strong friendships with the other children during their time at Young Sussex. It has been a great nursery for development and learning.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Young Sussex Nursery Hove was the first nursery we viewed and we decided straight away that we wanted our daughter to come here every day. The atmosphere is great and the staff are extremely friendly and approachable and they really cared for the children. Our daughter absolutely loves coming here and
she gets excited when we walk through the gate. Thank you to everyone at Young Sussex for 2 fantastic years at the nursery.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.694)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.694) out of 10 for Young Sussex Nursery (Hove) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.955 for Young Sussex Nursery (Hove) is calculated as follows: ( (148 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 155 Ratings = 4.955

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.739 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Young Sussex Nursery (Hove) is based on 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 88 number of registered child places is 17.6. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 17.6 = 0.739

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Lisa

Lisa Pollard

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 1996

From a young age growing up in the foster care system, I always knew that I wanted to care for children and help to create a happy, safe and secure environment where they could thrive and feel valued and special.


I completed my childcare qualification and joined Young Sussex at 19 years old and apart from a short spell away I have been here ever since. Honing my skills and working hard to ensure that now as a manager, myself and my team offer the very best of ourselves so that the children have the best start to their lives!