Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham)

302 Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6BA
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Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham) provides a caring, happy and secure learning environment for children to learn, socialise and develop.

The nursery and its team of staff have over 30 years of experience in delivering high-quality, flexible childcare while offering parents value for money.

During their time at Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham), children can learn and play in a fun, safe and stimulating environment, while having the opportunity to enjoy an all-weather outdoor play area and access to a range of facilities including music groups, yoga and cookery classes. With Buckingham Park at the nursery's doorstep, all age groups also benefit from visits to the park to play and explore.

In 2018 and 2020 Young Sussex received the 'UK Top 20 Most Recommended Small Nursery Groups' Award. The nursery was rated 'Outstanding in all areas' in their most recent OFSTED inspection (March 2022).
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Care Provided by Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham)

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sarah Burt (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 12
  • Total Places for Children
  • 35
  • 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 (Shoreham)

  • 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 (Shoreham) Reviews (93)

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Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham) has a Review Score of 10 (10.000) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham) has 93 reviews.

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Review from James C (Father of Child) published on 28 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have attended Youngs Sussex nursery and I couldn't be happier with the level of care they have received. The staff are genuinely incredible and very attentive to the children's needs. The management are always accommodating of any requests or needs of the parents.
Upon leaving
the nursery for school, both of my children are more than school-ready, thanks to the guidance and encouragement the nursery has provided.
The school that my children attend have also commented on what a wonderful nursery Young's Sussex is and the children that have attended there are always ready for the transition from nursery to school.

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Review from Josie W (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter attended Young Sussex Shoreham for just over a year and absolutely loved her time there. The staff were all so kind and gentle and were fantastic when it came to communication. We felt our daughter was safe and cared for at all times and was also supported well in her development. Management
were fantastic when we had any queries and made everything as smooth as possible. We appreciate everything the team have done for my daughter.
- From 2 very happy parents!

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Review from M K (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I moved my son to this nursey just a few months again after putting him into nursery for two days a week as his normal nursey did not have space to extend my son's day. After just a few weeks I could see the difference in my son's confidence.
They picked up on my son's speech and language delay very
quickly and have been actively supporting him and always happy to answer any questions I have in regards to best supporting his developmental needs going out of their way to send me helpful links and great updates.
I was amazed by the structure and fun activities they have planned every week. The staff and management are so professional, happy, helpful and welcoming. Making the whole atmosphere a homely lovely place to be, they actually welcome you into the nursery which I think is lovely not just door stop pickups. Highly recommend this nursery the best for the best in Shoreham for sure.

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Review from J J (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would just like to say how wonderful Young Sussex Nursery in Shoreham is, my son was at Young Sussex since he was 1 year old. He really strived so much since being there and built some lovely relationships not just with the key children but with the key workers too as they do such a magnificent job!
My son has now graduated and has started reception, and he misses it so much already. I really do recommend Young Sussex Nursery in Shoreham as they care so much and are a wonderful team. Thanks again and we will miss you a bunch.

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Review from Sam C (Father of Child) published on 27 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so grateful to Young Sussex for the wonderful care and support they provided our child. The staff were always welcoming, attentive, and genuinely cared about her growth and happiness. She loved going every day and made great memories. The team's dedication and the warm, nurturing environment
made it a fantastic start to her early years. Thank you for everything.

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Review from Sarah L (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the moment our daughter started at Young Sussex we knew we'd made the right choice. For the whole time that she attended there they showed nothing but love, care and attention for her. The variety of activities, crafts, play and outdoor time provided on a daily basis is great and our daughter thoroughly
enjoyed her time here, she would always have so much to say about her day when she got home. All staff were amazing and you can tell they really do care for all the children there. They were all very knowledgable and would happily help with anything I asked and would put things in place to help our daughter with things if needed such as growing confidence to try new foods. They were great on the lead-up to her leaving for school and handling all the emotions that come with that too. It was a sad time when she left for school and she already misses it but I would happily recommend this nursery to anyone!

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Review from Kate H (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved our children to Young Sussex last summer and we have been so pleased with our decision. We have noticed a significant change in our daughter's confidence and social skills. She is very happy to go into nursery and always seems happy at pick up. She is always talking about her friends and the
activities they do at nursery. When I have had concerns her keyworker and other members of the team have been very responsive. The staff always organise wonderful activities for the children that engage them and I really feel that my daughter is now ready for school.

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Review from Louise W (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so pleased that we chose Young Sussex Shoreham for our daughter's nursery. She started at 9 months old and only left to go to school. Her teachers comment on the excellent behaviour and manners of all the children who went to her nursery. The care for her was amazing there. She developed so well
and we were kept up to date all the time on how she was getting on. The feedback was always really detailed and well-informed from all the workers there. We have already enrolled our 4-week-old daughter!

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Review from Natalie R (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

School Leaver August 2023:
We've had only one year with Young Sussex and what a year it's been. Everything at this nursery is exceptional and hand on heart it's been wonderful. She's had the best year with them and they have helped her become school-ready in time for September. I can not thank them
enough for all their hard work, warm, kind and wonderful attitudes with the children, myself and my husband. We feel a big part of the Young Sussex family and will always remember our time with them. Everything is what we wanted in a nursery, brilliant inside and outside space, parking, staff, activities, facilities snacks just everything is fabulous. Just go and see the nursery for yourself and you'll see how wonderful it is. Thank you Young Sussex you have been truly amazing to our family and we will miss you.

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Review from Charlotte P (Mother of Child) published on 31 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has loved his time here. He’s about to go to school in September 2023.
I am so happy with the care given to him. I feel he has really thrived. His keyworker has honestly been fantastic, I thank her a lot.
Information given to us about his day is just so lovely, it’s very up-to-date and
relevant and I appreciate the updates on the app throughout the day and the odd photo as well. If he has hurt himself we are notified straight away. Depending on the incident a phone call is sometimes received as well, which is very much appreciated. Thank you for looking after him so amazingly. My younger son is there now and has another 2 years and he’s thriving just as much as my elder son.

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

My little girl has been with Young Sussex Shoreham since she was 1 and is about to go off to school now. She has absolutely loved every minute! The staff are fantastic - she is just as excited every morning to see her 'teachers' as she is her friends! The activities they do like messy play, lots of
garden fun and visitors to the nursery like music teachers, chefs etc all give her such fun-packed days. She is always so happy and tired at the end of the day when I collect her, but not overtired - they're also very good at managing that balance, they were great with her naps when she needed those, and they have a quiet cosy corner with lots of stories, which she loves to go and chill in when she wants to have a bit of quiet time.
She has made such a lovely group of friends there and is so excited to go to school with them! I would highly recommend Young Sussex Shoreham to others - they have been very reliable and supportive with us, and have looked after her amazingly.

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Review from Niall R (Father of Child) published on 26 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two children attended Young Sussex Nursery Shoreham and the experience has been fantastic. Key points being: Easy to drop off and pick up with plenty of parking near by. Flexible with swap days. Very interactive sessions throughout the day and quick updates on the web portal for me to view. Kids
enjoy turning up to nursery in the morning. Variation of food is excellent. Access to Buckingham Park for little adventures. The most important factor is the staff who are very attentive, informative at pick up, have helped with personal development, and genuinely care about the kids. Our eldest who left the nursery 2 years ago always looks forward to seeing the staff when we drop off her younger sister. Highly recommend to others and appreciate it is a daunting task when looking for a nursery for your little ones - ours have really enjoyed the years they have spent there and it has put them on a good track for on-going education.

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Review from Katie M (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son will be leaving Young Sussex Nursery Shoreham at the end of August and will be so sad to go. He has had a brilliant time at the nursery. He joined when he was just 11 months old and it has been a joy to see him grow and develop with the help of the amazing staff at Young Sussex. He has formed
some wonderful friendships and been able to try so many new things. Young Sussex Shoreham is a caring and nurturing environment and we are so grateful to the staff for the wonderful experience our son has had with them over the past 4 years.

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

My daughter has attended Young Sussex Shoreham since 2020 and will leave in August, ready for school. We remember looking around and feeling immediately that it was the right place for her. Warm, welcoming and the staff were genuinely inquisitive about our needs and what they could offer.
Young Sussex
Nursery has provided security and continuity for our daughter, even throughout lockdown where it remained open for children of parents with key worker status.
Our daughter has always loved going to nursery and made some wonderful connections with the staff and other children. We have felt confident dropping her off and she's so animated at pick-up telling us about her day. We consistently receive relevant feedback and have found developmental reviews a collaborative process that we could be part of.
We're very grateful for her time with Young Sussex Nursery and wholeheartedly recommend it.

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Review from Jessica B (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've been really impressed with the team at Young Sussex and our daughter has thrived there. We're very grateful to the team for their expertise, care, and support. They showed real compassion when our daughter was poorly in hospital and we feel they are very much in tune with her developmental needs
and they are always considerate in keeping us updated. Thank you Young Sussex!

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Review from A F (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter settled in very quickly at Young Sussex and loved her days at nursery. Staff at Young Sussex were brilliant - friendly, always kept us well informed and consistently had my daughter’s best interests in mind. My daughter used to come home singing the songs she learnt at nursery and seemed
to enjoy the activities.

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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended Young Sussex and have loved it. The nursery has provided great foundations for learning and skills that will serve them well throughout school and beyond. Many of the staff have been there since we started with irk our eldest 8 years ago which shows a real testament to
their dedication and passion for their job.

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Review from Tanya B (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Young Sussex (Shoreham) from the age of 1 until 4 and she has just left to begin school. The Young Sussex team have been a fundamental foundation in her development and she has absolutely flourished with their support into a confident, kind young lady! The staff always go the
extra mile and they all absolutely adore the children. My son joined the nursery at the beginning of the year too and I couldn’t wish for a better place to help him grow like his sister has! Thank you everyone at Young Sussex Shoreham!

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Review from Lizzie A (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended this Nursey since he was year old. He has just left to attended school and has asked every day since when is he going back. The team at Shoreham is simply amazing supportive kind and caring. The connections they make with the children is so lovely to see and you just know you are
leaving them in safe hands.

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Review from Sam J (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Young Sussex, Shoreham highly enough. The manager and her team have been fantastic, supporting our daughter for the last 3 years. The staff go above and beyond making it a fun, yet educational day. It has been a brilliant stepping stone for her starting school. Each day they have
a variation of activities and often have theme weeks, whether it’s linked to a book or topic like space, science etc the attention to detail to decorate the room and link the messy play activities are very well thought out. It’s nurturing and one thing which strikes us is there have been very little staff changes which has meant our daughter settled well throughout the pandemic and transition from the baby room to preschoolers. We cannot thank you enough Young Sussex.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (10.000)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (10.000) out of 10 for Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham) 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 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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 5.000 for Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham) is calculated as follows: ( (168 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 5

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham) is based on 14 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 35 number of registered child places is 7, which has been reached with 14 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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 (6)

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

daynurseries.co.uk UK Top 10 Nursery Group Award for ‘Most Recommended Small Nursery Groups'

Recipient: Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham)

Date: Tuesday 01 Mar 2016 More details

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Meet the Team (1)

Sarah

Sarah Burt

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 1992

After completing my childcare qualification, I worked as a residential matron at a private school, then briefly at a nursery before working in a high street bank. I joined Young Sussex in May 1992 to help set up and manage the new Shoreham nursery.

I later became an NVQ Assessor, helping many of the staff through their NVQ2 and 3s, before ultimately completing my Level 5 in Leadership and Management in 2016.

I have lived in Southwick and Shoreham all my life and still live locally. I have had a lifelong involvement in the Brownies and Guides, but having retired from an active role, I now spend my time on my many crafts such as crocheting and card making!

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Frequently Asked Questions about Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham)

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

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

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

Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham) is open: 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.

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

Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham) has capacity for a total of 35 Children.

How far is Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham) to the centre of Shoreham-by-Sea?

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

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