Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton)

191-193 Dyke Road, Hove BN3 1TL
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  • Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton), Hove
Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton) is an OFSTED Outstanding nursery (June 2022) with an experienced and qualified staff team who put the children’s happiness, well-being and safety first.

The children learn and have fun in a stimulating, friendly and loving environment benefiting from a wide choice of resources and activities such as music groups, yoga and cookery classes.

Being a large converted family house, the nursery has a homely feel with large interconnecting rooms and two spacious outdoor play areas.

The nursery offers flexible childcare with half-day, school day and full-day options. Session swaps and the option to book extra sessions add further flexibility. Care is available term-time or full-time.

Free Early Learning Funding is available for 3 and 4-year-olds (15 hours universal/30 hours if eligible) as well as eligible 2-year-olds (15 hours).

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

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Care Provided by Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton)

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Daniela Rae (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 34
  • Total Places for Children
  • 91
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-19:00
    Tuesday 07:00-19:00
    Wednesday 07:00-19:00
    Thursday 07:00-19:00
    Friday 07:00-19:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton)

  • 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 (Brighton) Reviews (120)

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Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton) has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.745) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton) has 120 reviews.

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Review from Stephen B (Father of Child) published on 12 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter absolutely flourished at Young Sussex Nursery and loved her time there. All of the staff are genuinely wonderful - helpful, kind and patient with the children, we felt they were both being looked after so brilliantly that we didn't worry at all about her when we dropped her off. Young Sussex
is also a lovely space with the kids spending plenty of time outdoors and encouraged to participate in a wide range of activities. I couldn't recommend it highly enough!

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Review from Liz H (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children attended Young Sussex. They both flourished there and think back on their time with fond memories. The staff are wonderful. Very nurturing and caring. Drop-offs can be tricky, and staff were always understanding and would call later to let me know my child had settled. There were
lots of activities, story times and a nice garden to play in. But the main thing was that I felt like my children were being well looked after and were safe. In all our time there, there was one incident when my daughter had put a stone up her nose. The nursery called straightaway.

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Review from P M (Father of Child) published on 26 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our two boys joined Young Sussex Nursery aged 2 and 3. We had moved to the area and therefore had to transfer nursery. The team at Young Sussex gave us such piece of mind that our boys were looked after and invested in educationally, whilst we both were busy working parents. I like many things about
the nursery. Highlights include the great space available, in and out, and the depth of resources the team can turn to physically to undertake educational sessions. The longevity of the management team and the staff in a competitive industry also speaks volumes. Young Sussex provided our family with a brilliant start and then confidence our children now have in all areas has supported a great start at school. This is an outstanding nursery environment in Brighton.

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Review from Jo F (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended the Young Sussex Dyke Road site for the past 3 and a half years and has flourished. He has formed strong friendships and is developmentally doing very well and that is due to the care and support he has been given by all the staff at Young Sussex.
I cannot recommend this nursery enough-
my daughter attended the Hove site a few years ago and we were equally impressed.

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Review from Lisa M (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter went to Young Sussex from the age of 11 months until she left to go to primary school this September.
We cannot have asked for a better nursery for our daughter to develop, learn and make new friends. She is a quietly confident child, takes a while to get to know a situation and they
really helped bring her out of her shell from the very beginning and at every transition to the next group.
Every single member of staff has been a pleasure to speak to, they always have time for feedback on the day and if you have any questions.
It's a very nurturing environment and it feels very organised and well run. They were really flexible as well if we ever needed extra days and the swap days for holidays were also really helpful.
I would recommend this nursery to anyone, and have no doubt your child will be well cared for and settle in in no time at all. We will miss it very much!

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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So far we are very satisfied with the experience and the way our child learns at this wonderful nursery! We hope it will continue to be as beautiful and good! My daughter is very happy here!
Do not hesitate to bring your children to this "big family".

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Review from Alexandra S (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has had a fantastic time at Young Sussex since starting at the beginning of the year. The range of activities provided has not only brought her joy but has supported her development and I've seen her thrive in this environment. We are very happy with our choice of nursery and we can't wait
to see what she gets up to next term!

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Review from Mathilde C (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Young Sussex Nursery is definitely matching its outstanding rating. Our daughter attended from 8 months and the nursery has been flexible and great at meeting her needs when the start was a bit tricky. Now she is settled, she quite literally runs in regardless of which member of staff is there to welcome
her. The staff members are great with communication on a daily basis and when accidents happen it is always dealt with in a caring and safe manner. The activities they offer the children are varied and always spot on. I have never tasted their hot lunches myself but the menu is always exciting! We are using their term time-only option and even in this setting, it is easy to swap days around when necessary.

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Review from Jason M (Father of Child) published on 20 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Young Sussex has been marvellous for my daughter and previously my son! They are lovely professional people with attention to detail, nothing is too much trouble, they have good communication systems in place, and strive to improve if needed, highly recommended for great child care and learning.

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Review from R C (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Young Sussex is a fantastic nursery and I never fail to recommend it to new parents locally. The environment is so nurturing for children and parents! My son has had a wonderful start there. The staff are absolutely brilliant, I'm really happy with the space and the range of activities offered to children.

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Review from Mary W (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended Young Sussex Nursery Brighton from January 2021 to September 2023. I could not be happier with his experience at Young Sussex and I am so glad I chose this nursery for him. The staff have been incredible throughout, so nurturing, kind and unwavering in their support for him and all of
his needs. I have always felt heard and respected by the team and felt reassured leaving him in their capable hands. The food was always great and the kids spend a lot of time playing outdoors, which I love! My son always came home having had a fun day with lots to tell me about. He made some lovely friends at nursery and I believe all the staff contributed to boosting his confidence and allowing him to express himself and feel safe. I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough. Thank you to everyone at Young Sussex for giving him an amazing start to early years life!

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Review from N K (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Young Sussex is a wonderful nursery. They took very good care of my child, which helped to develop her in many ways! The session timing helped me to get childcare that fit my schedule. Everyone was caring and sweet, so my daughter became very attached to everyone there. I would recommend this nursery
without hesitation.

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Review from H H (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been with the nursery for the last three months and is always happy for us to leave her and always looks like she is having a lovely time when we collect her. No complaints! Staff are lovely and informative and give you a run down of the day.

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Review from Nicole P (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Young Sussex Nursery Brighton for the last 3 months. Being my first child, I wasn't sure what to expect, but my experience and my daughter's experience has been nothing but positive. All the staff are lovely, and I am always greeted with a big smile at pick up time. Would
not hesitate to recommend.

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Review from Philly H (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending for a couple of months now and she seems to really love it! She stomps in every morning, barely looks back at me (I'm lucky if I get a wave), and seems to have a fantastic time. She settled in very quickly and seems to enjoy it. I've been particularly impressed with the
team's effort at trying to work out her cloth nappies. We had a few weeks of a lot of leaks until I changed the type of cloth nappy I send her in, and the team were so patient with us. They must have had lots of extra work with her, changing her trousers multiple times a day, but they didn't complain and were happy to keep trying. I've also been impressed with the management/admin side of things, they are all very organised and efficient.

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Review from Kerry J (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Young Sussex Nursery for five weeks and he loves it. The staff all seem really attentive and make time at the end of the day to really chat to you about his day. We get regular updates throughout the day on the app and I'm always impressed with the activities they get up to, everything
from crafts to cookery. We are so glad that we chose Young Sussex Nursery.

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Review from Gill J (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After eight years and two children at Young Sussex, I could not recommend Young Sussex highly enough. My girls flourished there, and I am sad we are now at the end of an era. The staff have been lovely over the years and provided great support during the pandemic when my child needed a place to be while
we worked for the NHS.

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Review from Rebecca R (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started with Young Sussex just before her first birthday and continued until starting school in September 2022.
The whole time we have had a positive and happy experience, even though the uncertainty of the pandemic. The staff were always great, and our daughter was always happy to go
in and had a great time, and we always felt she was in a safe, secure environment.
I would recommend Young Sussex to anyone and am planning to send my son there once I return to work.

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Review from Sara F (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Young Sussex has such an amazing team of staff that were incredibly caring and supportive to us as a family and our little boy. Always greeted with big smiles. Our son was clearly content in Tiger Cubs - and with his ongoing health issues to navigate, we felt very supported by the team, which brought
great comfort to me as Mum, knowing he was in safe hands. The range of activities that they would put on for the children was so refreshing, especially as they would cover current social events and help the kids learn more about the environment they lived in, being inclusive of all walks of life.
We were very sad to leave (due to moving) but were very happy in the knowledge that our son had one of the best starts in life in the nursery with the help of Young Sussex. I could not recommend them enough - they are fantastic!

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Review from Katie J (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Where do I start... no words are enough. I will forever be grateful for all that Young Sussex has supported our family with over the last three years, from the pandemic through to open heart surgery!
Not to mention the ongoing daily support with his stammer, food allergies and sore skin.
Despite
all of the above, my son is absolutely thriving, full of confidence and happiness. I have no doubt that he has had the best start to school life, and his future success has been shaped by his experiences during these early years at Young Sussex.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.745)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.745) out of 10 for Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 15 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 4.921 for Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton) is calculated as follows: ( (167 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 178 Ratings = 4.921

  • 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 4.824 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton) is based on 15 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 91 number of registered child places is 18.2. 15 Positive Reviews ÷ 18.2 = 0.824

  • 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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Daniela

Daniela Rae

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2007

After leaving school, I studied Health & Social Care, knowing that I wanted a career helping people. This included a placement in a nursery, which I loved, and I’ve not looked back since!


For ten years, I worked my way up in a local nursery to be their Deputy Manager. I was also working with children aged 3-16 in a Women’s Refuge Project (now RISE). In 2007, I joined Young Sussex as Deputy Manager and was promoted to Nursery Manager in early 2012.


As a manager, I enjoy being on the frontline and having that initial and lasting contact with parents. As a parent of two children who also attended Young Sussex, I feel I can relate to parents starting at the nursery, empathise with their situation and help them throughout their child’s time at nursery.


Frequently Asked Questions about Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton)

What is the Age Range of Children that Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton) accepts?

Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton) accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton) Open?

Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton) is open: Monday 07:00-19:00, Tuesday 07:00-19:00, Wednesday 07:00-19:00, Thursday 07:00-19:00, Friday 07:00-19:00.

How many Children does Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton) have capacity for?

Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton) has capacity for a total of 91 Children.

How far is Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton) to the centre of Hove?

1.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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