Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool

54 New Church Road, Hove BN3 4FL
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9.7 75 Reviews
  • Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool, Hove
Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool provide childcare and education for children aged six months to five years of age in Hove. Open Monday to Friday, children are provided with fun, educational activities so they can learn through play every day.

Each child is considered unique and activities are individually tailored to enable them to express themselves and explore their individuality and personality, while closely following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The nursery provides care for all abilities and needs, offering staff extra training when necessary to support individual children.

Staff at Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool have a range of experiences and qualifications to enable them to support the children’s best interests. Each child is assigned a Key Person who works closely with them to support their emotional and educational development during their time at the nursery. Parents are welcome to meet regularly with their child's Key Person to discuss their child's progress.

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Care Provided by Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Stacy (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 30
  • Total Places for Children
  • 85
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (75)

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Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.745) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool has 75 reviews.

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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter loves attending this nursery, she is always excited when she sees her key worker. It's clear that she is well looked after there and from the photos we see on the app she has tons of fun as well.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear your daughter loves attending and enjoys her time with her key worker.


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Review from Jack H (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is fantastic, the workers are so great with our son they meet his every need, they are always so helpful and are always happy to help. Our son is always happy to go in and always comes out with a big smile on his face.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that your son enjoys his time with us and that our team has been able to meet his needs. Your kind words mean a lot and we love seeing him leave with a big smile!


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

Really happy with Bright Horizons Nursery, they take really good care of our child which puts our mind to rest knowing she is in good care whilst we're at work.
Would 100% recommend it to anyone looking for a nursery.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you feel at ease knowing your child is well cared for. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Review from Poppy C (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started nursery at 7 months old and the staff couldn't have been better - we are confident she is being very well looked after and grins from ear to ear at drop off and pick up. We love getting photos and updates on the app and her key worker takes a genuine interest in her development and
happiness. She has already learnt so much at nursery and we are confident we have made a great decision. They do lots of different activities and always adapt them to include the smaller ones too!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled your daughter loves her nursery and that you enjoy the updates.


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Review from A O (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We could not be happier with Bright Horizons New Church Road! Our 3 year old daughter came with us to look round and it was clear she loved it straightaway: the pre-school room was a lovely, beautifully resourced space with plenty of natural light. As soon as she got into the garden she started running
around and playing with everything and as soon as we left she asked if she could go back! We enrolled her straight away and she settled happily within one day. This is a huge transformation from her previous nursery which felt like pure chaos by comparison. The staff are warm and attentive and have dealt swiftly with any issues raised: they have clearly worked incredibly hard to get this nursery to a very high standard.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so glad your daughter settled in quickly and enjoyed her time with us. We appreciate your recognition of our staff and environment. Thank you.


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Review from M J (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizon is one of the best nurseries. All the staff are very kind, caring, and responsible. The nursery manager patiently explained everything to us and even helped us a lot in getting the government's 15-hour found and 20% tax free childcare.
Highly recommend.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so glad to hear you've had a positive experience with our team and the support provided. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Review from Ashley D (Father of Child) published on 7 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son joined the nurseries baby room back in September and we couldn't have picked a better one to send him to! With the support of the amazing staff team, he settled within a matter of a few weeks which I am so grateful for as it has made drop-offs much easier as I know he is going somewhere that
he loves with people who care for him just as much as we do.
Highly recommend this nursery to all parents.
Thank you to all the team at Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool, the work you do is seen and greatly appreciated!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that your son has settled in so well at Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove. It's wonderful to know that the caring staff have made drop-offs easier for you. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Review from Abbie V (Aunt of Child) published on 4 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As an auntie who lives so far away, having the app with regular updates (through his parents) and seeing what my nephew gets up to on a daily basis is so valuable! When I have visited the nursery it is always well kept and the staff are so welcoming. Adhering to strict security policies to keep the
children safe!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us.


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Review from V N (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff make an amazing effort to make every day exciting for the children. Trips to the library, visits to the beach and activities my son talks about endlessly. He’s built great relationships with other children and the staff.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with the team.


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Review from N I (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery with great, friendly staff, would highly recommend them to anyone wishing to put the child or children in, they cater for all learning needs with a very diverse team and their menu choice is great.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us.


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Review from N B (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool is a lovely nursery. My child has been with them for a year now. There have been quite a few changes recently but all for the good of the nursery. They have retained and recruited good staff who care for the children and create a great learning
environment for them. The outside space is lovely, especially in the spring/summertime. They have also started taking the children on day trips to the library and to the beach, which is very welcomed. My child is happy when he goes into nursery and just as happy when he comes out. I would recommend the nursery to other parents.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool! We're delighted to hear that your child is happy and thriving in our care.


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Review from Zoe I (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter is 10 months old and has been attending Bright Horizons since October this year. I was concerned initially as she was exclusively breastfed, however, the staff really understood how important this was to us and have supported us completely in continuing to do so. She’s built amazing bonds
already with the staff as they took her settling-in sessions extremely seriously, she’s always happy to go in, which puts me, as a mum, completely at ease. My son also attends Bright Horizons and has done so for the last 3 years. He loves going in and has such a special relationship with his key person. He’s so comfortable with the nursery team, they really make a big deal of him every time they see him and you can see that has really built his confidence up, he definitely feels a part of the nursery. We love seeing all the wonderful activities they get up to on the parent app and also how much they are both learning and developing from just being in that environment. We would really recommend Bright Horizons.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool

We deeply appreciate your heartfelt review! It's wonderful to hear how well our team has supported you. Your son's positive experiences over the past three years highlight our commitment to creating a nurturing environment. Thank you for recommending Bright Horizons!


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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 2 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Bright Horizons New Church Road in September this year and we could not have asked for a more positive time.
The staff are so lovely and genuinely care about every child, everyone knows my daughter by name even if they’re not in her room. She is always happy when we drop her
off and has come on so much with her development in the last three months.
I love all the activities they do each week and how many updates we get throughout the day. The app is easy to use and helps me feel reassured that I know exactly what my daughter has been doing each day. I also love how involved all the parents are, from activity and open days to daily chats at handover time.
I’m really grateful to all the staff and so happy we chose this nursery.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool

Hello, thank you for your review: we're thrilled to learn about your daughter's happiness during drop-offs and her remarkable developmental progress over the last three months. Thank you for choosing Bright Horizons New Church Road.


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Review from Cezanne A (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not fault a single thing with this beautiful nursery. I’ve had the pleasure of sending both my children there so I have been a part of the nursery for the last 5 years.
Everyone there is beyond dedicated to the children. I love the structure and routine and the overall love and care.
5 stars.

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool

Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and feedback about our nursery. We are thrilled to hear your little one is thriving at our nursery.


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Review from R P (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two children at the nursery. Our eldest has been attending since February 2020 when she was 12 months old and we have had a hugely positive experience. The staff are kind and caring and excellent at communicating with us. Our girls are growing in confidence and knowledge and are always excited
to tell us what they have been doing at nursery. The outside space is excellent and large for the area we live in. The pirate ship is a huge plus. We feel really lucky to have chosen this nursery.

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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend this nursery enough. Our daughter joined the baby room when she was 11 months old and the team have been brilliant. They provide a really caring and nurturing environment. Our daughter comes home happy and relaxed and learns so much every day. The staff know all the children well
and take the time to get to know them as individuals. Communication is excellent and they really invest in all the families. We love the daily updates and photographs. We feel very welcome and confident with the care that our daughter gets when she is there. Thank you!

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Review from N A (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending the nursery since February 2021 when he was 2.5 years old and we had such a positive experience with this nursery. The nursery has supported him in his social and academic development, he became a much better eater as he loves sitting together with his peers and eating the
freshly cooked delicious food. We love the individual approach to every child and the nursery supporting them at their own pace. We have another year of nursery and my son is already good with his numbers and letters, very impressive! He has also become much better at independent play, when he is at home. He also loves the garden and especially the massive pirate ship that they love climbing.

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Review from Clodagh F (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was recommended this nursery by a friend a couple of years ago when my son was not settling in another nursery. I thought all nurseries were the same, but I was wrong! My son settled into BrightSaurus straight away. The welcome and the warmness of the staff was and always is, just beautiful. My son
is the happiest child going into nursery every day and it gives me such peace of mind that he is so happy there when I have to work. He has come on leaps and bounds in the two years he's been there and I could not be happier. The manager and the staff, especially my son's keyworker is just exceptional. I cannot praise them enough.

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Review from J L (Father of Child) published on 24 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We literally adore this nursery. It has been immense in every sense. Thank you for running such a wonderful nursery. Our son loves it.

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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been very informed with BrightSaurus since the first phone call to enquire about availability. The manager and her team have always made every effort to help us feel happy and secure with the care of our child. Since my child has attended he has developed so much, even coming home and singing
'where' after his second day. We know he is always cared for with love. Thank you to all the team

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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 Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool 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 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 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 4.921 for Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (152 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 165 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 Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool 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 85 number of registered child places is 17. 14 Positive Reviews ÷ 17 = 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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Stacey

Stacey

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hi, I am Stacey the nursery manager.


I began my journey in the early years sector at the age of 17, and since then, I've traversed through every role imaginable, from Nursery Assistant to Nursery Manager.


With over 8 years of experience in management, I've honed my skills and expertise to provide the best possible care for children.


Equipped with a Foundation Degree in Early Years Education and Childhood Studies, I am deeply passionate about maintaining a high standard of care throughout the setting. Creating a safe and secure environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential is at the core of my mission.


In my role as a Nursery Manager, I take great pride in supporting my colleagues on their professional journey. I believe in providing them with the necessary support, guidance, and training within the setting and through resources like Bright Horizons. Prioritizing the development of staff skills, understanding, and practice is crucial in ensuring the well-being and development of the children under our care.


Charlotte

Charlotte

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Charlotte begun her career within the early years sector at the age of 16 years old. During her 10 years within the sector Charlotte has undertaken a wide range of roles beginning as an apprentice at which time she completed her level 3 qualification, followed by the room leader of the two’s room, up until the present day where she fulfils the role of the deputy manager here at New Church Road.
Charlotte shows a deep commitment to supporting children during this fundamental stage of their lives as they begin to navigate the world around them, this is fostered through our nurture model.


Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool

What is the Age Range of Children that Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool accepts?

Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool Open?

Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 85 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons New Church Road Hove Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of Hove?

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

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