Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton)

191-193 Dyke Road, Hove BN3 1TL
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9.9 123 Reviews
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 (123)

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Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.860) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton) has 123 reviews.

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Review from Lisa N (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After a bad experience with a different nursery, we opted to change to this one. FANTASTIC!!!! My child is very happy so it was definitely the best decision I have made. He is learning more by the day and looks forward to going to nursery.

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Review from TDS (Father of Child) published on 30 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great staff, a great nursery in general. All the kids love it, ours loved it too. Sad to be leaving, but moving away so no option to stay. We'd been going there for 2.5 years and not a bad word to say about Young Sussex.

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Review from Matthew S (Father of Child) published on 8 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery was very good overall, and any issues that did come up were attended to by a very approachable management team.

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Review from Jo H (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We had an overall very good experience with Young Sussex Nursery, Dyke Road. The staff were attentive, caring and engaged with our daughter. Great communication from management and a brilliant range of activities for the kids including themed days and external visitors.

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Review from Corinne H (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since we chose Young Sussex, Dyke Road as the nursery for our daughter, the experience we have had has been of the highest standard. She settled into the environment extremely easily and all of the staff made her (and us) feel welcome.


The range of activities and education of the children was always

first class, they were professional, friendly and she always enjoyed going there. The nursery provided regular feedback on how she was developing and encouraged her to learn new skills and respect other children. The nursery has set her up for the transition from nursery to school life, which she has also embraced.


We would highly recommend Young Sussex Nursery, a well run, highly effective and excellent nursery.


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Review from Michelle J (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend this nursery. Both my children (now fourteen months and three years) started here at ten months old and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience even when I have had to put them in for long hours from 7am to 7pm!
The nursery is a fun place with lots going on to keep them entertained
and distracted and the quality of staff and care is excellent. My children had a real bond with key workers and the other nursery staff so they were always keen to attend.
There is plenty of space inside and out and lots of messy play. The nursery are very flexible which was great as I am a contractor so I would often have to alter sessions. Also, they are one of the few if not only nurseries that I could find that did long hours for when I was working away or in London.

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Review from Melanie K (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly and supportive nursery. My daughter had fantastic relationships with her two keyworkers over two years. Challenging and creative activities with excellent preparations for reception. A cosmopolitan atmosphere with caring staff.

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Review from M J (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Young Sussex is a great nursery and the staff are friendly, caring and knowledgeable.
My daughter started at six months and stayed all the way through to the last day. Now at 'big girl school' she still remembers and talks about the great times she had at Young Sussex.
Spacious and well equipped with
an outside area and a most loved muddy kitchen.
Loads of activities, firemen visits, vet visits, outdoor days ... can't fail.
Would definitely recommend it.

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Review from Charlotte S (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended Young Sussex on Dyke Road for 3 years.
The whole team at Young Sussex are not only caring, but we found that our son has had a fantastic start to his education, learning all the basics, required to set him up for Primary School.
Nothing was ever an issue with the management with having
to swap days around to accommodate holidays etc and I was kept updated regularly with his development.
My son loved his time at this nursery, and we would recommend it to anyone.

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Review from Louise C (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough. My son attended from eleven months - four years and left when it was time to start school. During this time, there was never a single occasion where I felt concerned about anything. Every member of the care staff was exceptionally good at their jobs and
were always cheerful and positive and enthusiastic about their work. The nursery is also very well managed and communication with parents is very good. My son has also been very well prepared for the learning and skills needed for school. The nursery has helped him to develop confidence and social skills and he just had a really happy time there. I am grateful to the nursery for giving him valuable experience.

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Review from Diane N (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely, enthusiastic staff and lots of varied activities to keep the kids engaged. A kind, nurturing environment - one happy child! Young Sussex is a great nursery and my daughter thoroughly enjoyed her three years there. Not only did she make lots of friends and positive memories, all the important
life skills she learnt are now helping her make the transition into her first year at school and the big, wide world in general.
Additionally, as a freelancer, the management team were very supportive and flexible to our ever-changing requirements which was incredibly helpful.
In a nutshell :
Is it a fun, friendly place for little children? Yes
Do I miss the output from baking sessions? Yes (mostly, bar the pumpkin pies)
Would I recommend it? Absolutely.

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Review from Jenny (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's a really lovely nursery and both of my children who went there still talk about it. They love the staff and were always entertained and educated.

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Review from Alice H (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children attended Young Sussex from nine months old, to when they were four years old and always skipped in each day with happy faces. The staff are all very caring and really get to know each child as individuals. The nursery itself offers a lot for the children including yoga, music lessons,
cooking and forest school, all included in the price. It is a safe, clean environment and on the rare occasion when a problem arose the staff dealt with it quickly and professionally. Now that my children have left my lasting impression of the nursery is one of the excellent care, attention and professionalism the whole staff gave towards my children. I have no reservations in recommending this nursery.

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Review from Penny P (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been with the nursery for 9 months. She is very happy and has settled in really well. The Senior Nursery Practitioner always gives me honest feedback about how she is getting on. My daughter's Grandpa is battling cancer so I've been worried about her emotional well-being, however
the nursery fully supported this news and I've felt secure that my daughter has a safe, happy place to come to. She seems to get on well with all the children and is learning quickly.

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Review from Julie G (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When my daughter started with tasters the staff were very good and she was very happy. When she started school she has been very happy to come in and I feel very at ease to leave her. I am very happy with the staff and the nursery.

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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Young Sussex Nursery have provided excellent support for our family in the transition of our daughter starting nursery. The staff genuinely provide a high level of care for the children and develop a keen understanding of their needs. Our daughter thoroughly enjoys all her time at nursery and her key
worker is flexible and works hard to support her development.

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Review from Danelle S (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son loves attending nursery. The staff are dedicated and caring and seem to truly care about my son and his development. He seems to be entertained for the entire day and is given plenty of opportunities to play outside which is very important to me.

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Review from Panagiota X (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter had a very good time at Young Sussex Nursery at Dyke Road.
She made friends and was looked after by her main carer and the other carers very well. It was
nice to see a lot of photos and a few videos posted in Tapestry!
My daughter enjoyed the yoga classes, playing in the lovely outdoors
area, doing lots of drawings and
crafts.
My daughter also enjoyed visiting the ladies at the office on her way out of the nursery and chatting with them!
It is sad that my daughter has to leave Young Sussex nursery but it's time to move on.
All of our best wishes to Young Sussex staff.

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Review from Rosie H (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a wonderful nursery. The staff are so warm and welcoming and my daughter has thrived in the three months she has attended.
She adores her key worker and talks about her all the time at home. All the staff seem to genuinely enjoy their job and give us thorough updates at the end of the day.
The nursery is clean and well managed with lots of facilities including a large garden. I would highly recommend it.

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Review from Sara F (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was so sad to be going back to work when my baby boy was 10 months but I was totally reassured by the wonderfully kind and attentive staff.
My son has thrived and has learnt so many things that I couldn't even consider showing him, like painting with black paint! Yikes!
He is always happy, clean
and very loved.
I can't recommend this nursery highly enough. It truly has made going back to work a breeze!
Thank you Young Sussex

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.860)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.860) 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 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 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 4.926 for Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton) is calculated as follows: ( (189 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 202 Ratings = 4.926

  • 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 4.934 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton) is based on 17 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. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 18.2 = 0.934

  • 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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Awards / Recognitions (9)

Top 20 Small Nursery Groups 2020

Recipient: Young Sussex

Date: Tuesday 31 Mar 2020 More details

Top 20 Small Nursery Groups 2018

Recipient: Young Sussex

Date: Thursday 01 Mar 2018 More details

Healthy Choice Award

Recipient: Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton)

Date: Monday 18 Sep 2017 More details

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Meet the Team (1)

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.

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