Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham)

302 Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6BA
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  • Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham), Shoreham-by-Sea
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).

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 (92)

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Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham) has a Review Score of 10 (10.000) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham) has 92 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've had a great experience with Young Sussex, the staff are lovely and engaged and all know our daughter.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We really love Young Sussex Nursery. There is a real family feel to the nursery. All the staff know the parents and children and their dedication is clear. My child is very happy here and has grown in confidence. I am kept up to date of my child's activities at each session and I really like the online
reporting by the Tapestry app. The staff are kind and very approachable. I have recommended this nursery to friends. One who also now goes here.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham) is a fantastic nursery, my daughter has settled in so well as she only started in January. All the children are lovely and all play so well together, the staff are fantastic, they made me and my daughter feel so welcome on her first day. They are all so kind and helpful
and are always there if you need anything. I love how they keep a really good structure from day to day, they always have different things for the children to do, from colouring, building, baking, messy play, story time, sing-along time and play time in their lovely garden. The staff really focus on how to help the children become more independent and bring out the best in their abilities. I’ve really seen a difference in my daughter and I’m so pleased I got her into this lovely nursery. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery with fantastic staff. Both my daughters have attended from 5 months old and I couldn't recommend it any higher. My daughters are both sociable, well mannered, tidy and bright, I put this all down to Young Sussex. The staff are polite caring and I trust them 100% with my children

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended this nursery for 3 years (since she turned 1) and we both have thoroughly enjoyed her time there. The staff are great - close bonds have been created with a few of them and I, as a parent, could not feel more comfortable leaving my child in their care. My daughter has come on
leaps and bounds in so many areas and has really grown as a person since being here. There is nothing to fault them on. Young Sussex Shoreham - you are all great.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff at Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham) have looked after my two children for a combined total of seven years. Both of them starting at the age of one. Through the early years of their lives, they have been looked after brilliantly. They have learnt social skills, independence, respect and kindness
and were both well prepared for the next chapter - school. The staff have always been kind, thoughtful and willing to listen and understand. Lovely people who understand their job and vocation.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Young Sussex has been absolutely amazing for my son, he has grown so much as a person. We would recommend Young Sussex to any parent. Our daughter starts in September and I know he will be very happy to pick his sister up knowing he can see his key worker. My son is going to miss you very much and
I'm very sure he won't forget you. Thank you all at Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham) for everything.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What can I say, my Grandson has come on leaps and bounds at Young Sussex, he absolutely loves it. The staff are brilliant with the children and I would highly recommend it without hesitation.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Young Sussex is a lovely nursery. The staff are extremely lovely helping the children join in all times. I have seen a massive development in my children in the last year, they have enjoyed all the activities and loved playing outside. I would always recommend Young Sussex to friends and family. Thank
you all and to the manager for making it exciting to be here.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot fault the care given to children at Young Sussex. There is always a friendly atmosphere and the setting is always kept clean, tidy and secure. Since my son started he has thrived in his personal development and the staff have encouraged this by offering support along the way. It is a fantastic
nursery, which aims to provide the highest possible care for every child who attends. I would definitely recommend this nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our son loves coming to Young Sussex Nursery and enjoys playing and having fun with his friends and staff. We would definitely recommend Young Sussex to any friends with children.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Young Sussex since he was 10 months (he is now 2)! My son loves going to nursery and often talks about his friends (including the staff) at the weekend. He has learnt so much and is extremely sociable and confident since going, often giving us a fist bump and waving bye bye on drop
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff at Young Sussex are attentive, they know our daughter well, even though she is only there one day a week. They have helped her to build confidence and make friends and she loves it there!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful nursery overall. The staff are all incredibly friendly, supportive and caring. It's evident that they are all so passionate about what they do, in how much effort they have gone to for Christmas. The Christmas atmosphere has been great and the children clearly love being there.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Young Sussex staff are outstanding, I've always felt able to talk any issues through at any time and my son loves coming! Both my kids have been coming over the last 3 years and I would recommend them to anyone.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son is so happy to come to nursery every day, he constantly talks about the friends he has made and the lovely girls who take care of him. He has such a fun time at nursery and on days when he doesn't go, he wants to go! It certainly makes going to work easier for me as I know he is so happy and
being looked after so well. Thank you so much to the staff at Young Sussex Shoreham.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son went to Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham) after being with a childminder. The shift for him was quite difficult and he was often extremely emotional. Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham) ensured that my son was comforted and cared for, not only during this transition period but throughout his time at
nursery. The staff are extremely caring, energetic and practical (and very 'natural' - their interest in the children is not forced). They clearly demonstrate a keen interest to nurture and educate (over and above what's expected of them!). Yes, the nursery is small and looks a bit disorganised - do not let that fool you! This nursery is absolutely geared towards your child's development and my son is a testament to that. His development whilst being at this nursery is evidence of the ethos of this nursery - 'learning through play' and it works! My son now attends the Aldrington branch because of a house move but it only provides further endorsement of how pleased I am with the Young Sussex group.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been so happy here. The care and attention from all the staff has been amazing. She is so ready for school now but was kept happy and inspired right to the end of her time. I really did think she would get bored but she loved Young Sussex to the end. The manager and my daughter's key
worker have been so consistently brilliant over the years. I cannot recommend this nursery enough. It has been really important to me that my girl was happy as her father and I work so much. Outstanding nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham) is a nursery which can be trusted. I know that when I send my little boy, he is happy and content and stimulated in the right ways. He enjoys the activities and play and has made a lovely group of friends, which has only happened due to the love and nurturing that he
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His key worker is a credit to this establishment and made sure that my child is catered for in an individual way on the days he is there. I would be happy to recommend this nursery to my friends.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has loved every minute at this nursery for the last three years. The facilities and range of activities continue to impress and surprise me and stimulate my daughter. The staff go 'above and beyond' every day, take a genuine interest in each child's development and are a real credit to the
nursery. Some how the catering manager gets my daughter to eat meals that she would turn her nose up at home! 10 out of 10!

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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 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 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 5.000 for Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham) is calculated as follows: ( (156 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 156 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 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 35 number of registered child places is 7, which has been reached with 13 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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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!