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14 Carden Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8NA
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14 March 2025
My child has been at the Wishing Tree for nearly four years and she has always been happy there. The staff who work directly with the children are so positive and always take time to get to know the children well. The new management team is well settled and takes the time to listen to families and get to know the children too.
13 March 2025
Nothing but great things to say about the wishing tree, the workers are so kind and caring and they picked up on my baby's little quirks so quickly it was very impressive - things like she likes to play with her hair when she sleeps. They take them for little trips out which my daughter loves and the food is prepared there and sounds delicious. My daughter absolutely loves it there and I feel so happy she's somewhere that really cares for her.
13 March 2025
Highly recommend this nursery! All staff our wonderfully friendly and management have really taken a Great Leap Forward with my child's support as a SEND child. They all genuinely care about my child and I know she is in great hands!
11 March 2024
My child attended The Wishing Tree from 2020-2023 and they were brilliant other than a few issues. I really found his speech came a long way and his key person was absolutely amazing I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for childcare for their children. He seemed to really care about the children in the nursery and enjoyed his job which was great to see. The issues I had were: - A high staff turnover, most employees were there no longer than 3-6 months so it meant every time my child settled he was having to get used to new people constantly. I think I could name 2 staff members who were there from start to finish of my time. - The fees were constantly going up every few months. The nursery is quite full so it seemed like there was never enough staff for children, the employees were quite often rushing around due to staff shortages because they were constantly leaving. Other than that it was great and my son was very sad to leave.
08 March 2024
Excellent nursery, with great staff, lots of activities for the kids, literally the nursery is full of activities for the kids, the most I've seen of any nursery in Brighton and Hove. Staff are very kind to the kids and attentive.
07 March 2024
The journey from the baby room to the preschool class (Owls) has been wonderful. The support and communication from management, feedback and observations from key workers have always been consistent, detailed and personal to my child. Potty training in the Toucans class was made so easy for me, as was the transition in baby class reducing naps. The only reason I haven't given 5 stars is that I felt the transition into Owls has been more difficult and the feedback I get from staff not as reliable. I worry that the staff-to-child ratio has been stretched too thin and disruption from the old management team leaving. However, there is no doubt in my mind that my child loves the nursery and the staff and is safe and healthy at Wishing Tree.
07 March 2024
Fantastic nursery. The staff are great and entertain and encourage the children nicely. We are kept updated with all progress and how their day goes. Always a good range of food too. Lots for the children to do, and great facilities.
07 March 2024
We love the nursery and we have seen a huge improvement in our child's development since starting here. The children are constantly doing fun, educational activities and are never bored. Meal times are very special and our child loves the independence of serving herself and eating with her friends.
07 March 2024
We have our two boys at the Wishing Tree and they both settled in really quickly and within a week they were excited to go every morning and are so happy and energised (and exhausted) on pick up every afternoon. The staff are wonderful; always friendly, caring, attentive and fun. Both our boys are learning so many things at the nursery, including yoga, which is hilarious to watch them practice when they come home! We feel completely at ease leaving them there every day and then hearing about all the activities they've been up to as we drive home. But as with any nursery, it's the staff that makes the place, and the team at the Wishing Tree are really special.
27 November 2023
When we started looking for a nursery for our daughter, The Wishing Tree wasn't the closest to our house, nor the cheapest of the other nurseries we considered. We thought "this place needs to have something really good for us to pay more and need to use more time to get to the nursery and back". It did. It was undoubtedly one of the best choices we made as a family. My daughter loves the staff and she has developed so much in her time there. The children are constantly stimulated, with books, songs, dancing, outings to parks and libraries, messy play, outdoor area, etc. The nursery provides a varied diet that kids seem to love. The nursery staff was supportive of my daughter using reusable nappies and very supportive during the potty training stage and I know they are very thoughtful of dietary requirements and preferences. I feel safe and confident leaving my baby in the hands of the Wishing Tree every day and I thank them for giving me that peace of mind.
24 November 2023
The Wishing Tree Nursery is an excellent provider of childcare. It's an ideal place for our daughter to grow and thrive. She has a wonderful network of friends and has developed strong relationships with all of her key workers. They are always friendly and very welcoming and keep me and my partner involved in her life at nursery. She spends lots of time out in the fresh air exploring nature and regularly exercising. The environment and play areas are spacious and age-appropriate. The nursery community is strong and we were invited to Halloween activities in October which were excellent. We couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery, it is an asset to the area!
21 November 2023
Both my children have attended The Wishing Tree, and our youngest has been there now for roughly 8 months. We are very satisfied with the care and nurturing nature of the staff and have seen significant development in our children whilst they’ve been at The Wishing Tree Nursery. The feedback we receive on a day-to-day basis provides us with a broad insight into our children’s day, covering the meals, experiences, interactions, and their overall well-being and development. We always feel content in knowing that they’re safe and in good hands when we leave them, and look forward to catching up with our children’s key person when we pick them up. Thank you Wishing Tree for looking after our children, and giving them the best start.
21 November 2023
My daughter has been at The Wishing Tree since she was 8 months old (she is now three) and has consistently loved it since day one. The staff in every room are so kind and know the children well. The management team are supportive and has good communication. The nursery has a child-led approach to learning and the children are able to progress at their own rate. They always have a variety of activities available in the room and the outdoor space is lovely.
16 November 2023
Had my child here from 13 months to now nearly 3 years old. Very happy with everything. The only complaint I can think of is it would be nice if the garden didn't flood when it rained heavily. The app is really good, very cute to get a notification telling me my child has just gone to sleep.
01 November 2023
My son has been attending the Wishing Tree for over a year now and we would highly recommend the setting to other parents. They have a wonderful outdoor play area, much larger than any others that we saw around Brighton, and indoors they also have a lovely range of facilities. My son especially loves the fish tank of tropical fish! We love how they encourage independence in serving food and drink to each other. Every time we have come to collect our son he is busy involved in some sort of play or activity and he doesn't want to leave. He also eats very well there and (much to our surprise) has a much more varied diet than he will agree to at home. We feel very lucky to live near this lovely nursery and will be sending our younger child there too!
24 October 2023
My daughter has been at the Wishing Tree for a few months now. She loves it! I was worried how she would find it but she’s really grown in confidence and the staff are absolutely amazing. Everyone is so so friendly and helpful. They really reassured me about the whole nursery process. My daughter gets an observation every week which they upload and I’ve found it so helpful to see how she’s getting on.
15 July 2016
Wishing Tree is a wonderful nursery. The staff are warm, friendly and helpful. Both of my children settled in very easily and quickly. I know my children have fun in the rooms and outside on the green. The staff always seem to go the extra mile for both the children and parents/carers. I highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a place for his/her child.
11 July 2016
My son has been attending the Wishing Tree nursery for several years now and I could not be happier with the service they offer. They have excellent facilities including a wonderful garden area and in door soft play room. They also take the children on regular trips to the woods and park as well as the occasional trip to local farms. I have been particularly impressed by the balance between play and learning. My sons days at the nursery really support his academic development but are also a lot of fun!! It seems no two days are the same! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Wishing Tree nursery to other parents.
11 July 2016
A great little atmosphere in this nursery. I hear about all their daily activities when I collect my baby. Settling in went very well and there hasn't been a grizzle about being left there since he started. My son loves his time at nursery and feels happy and cared for as far as I can tell. It's a lovely environment that fills me with confidence in their care.
11 July 2016
Writing this review is so difficult as there are many positive things about The Wishing Tree and its fabulous staff that have enabled my children to gain so much in their early years, while offering peace of mind and quality care going on four years for my daughter. The nursery staff have become an important part of our lives and the nurturing, energetic and creative activities my children complete on a weekly basis is awesome. For example, my daughter has attended forest school, undertaken woodwork and been to the Lego store to name but a few. My son, in the toddler room, has painted with his feet, played in a box of cous cous and listened to live music! This nursery excels in parent relations - I have never been made to feel a nuisance when I have discussed my daughter's dietary needs (vegetation and dairy intolerant) and instead I am respected and my children's individuality understood. Also myself and my husband have attended tea at the nursery - a truly memorable experience.
Latest Reviews for The Wishing Tree Nursery
14 March 2025
My child has been at the Wishing Tree for nearly four years and she has always been happy there. The staff who work directly with the children are so positive and always take time to get to know the children well. The new management team is well settled and takes the time to listen to families and get to know the children too.
13 March 2025
Nothing but great things to say about the wishing tree, the workers are so kind and caring and they picked up on my baby's little quirks so quickly it was very impressive - things like she likes to play with her hair when she sleeps. They take them for little trips out which my daughter loves and the food is prepared there and sounds delicious. My daughter absolutely loves it there and I feel so happy she's somewhere that really cares for her.
13 March 2025
Highly recommend this nursery! All staff our wonderfully friendly and management have really taken a Great Leap Forward with my child's support as a SEND child. They all genuinely care about my child and I know she is in great hands!
11 March 2024
My child attended The Wishing Tree from 2020-2023 and they were brilliant other than a few issues. I really found his speech came a long way and his key person was absolutely amazing I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for childcare for their children. He seemed to really care about the children in the nursery and enjoyed his job which was great to see. The issues I had were: - A high staff turnover, most employees were there no longer than 3-6 months so it meant every time my child settled he was having to get used to new people constantly. I think I could name 2 staff members who were there from start to finish of my time. - The fees were constantly going up every few months. The nursery is quite full so it seemed like there was never enough staff for children, the employees were quite often rushing around due to staff shortages because they were constantly leaving. Other than that it was great and my son was very sad to leave.
08 March 2024
Excellent nursery, with great staff, lots of activities for the kids, literally the nursery is full of activities for the kids, the most I've seen of any nursery in Brighton and Hove. Staff are very kind to the kids and attentive.
07 March 2024
The journey from the baby room to the preschool class (Owls) has been wonderful. The support and communication from management, feedback and observations from key workers have always been consistent, detailed and personal to my child. Potty training in the Toucans class was made so easy for me, as was the transition in baby class reducing naps. The only reason I haven't given 5 stars is that I felt the transition into Owls has been more difficult and the feedback I get from staff not as reliable. I worry that the staff-to-child ratio has been stretched too thin and disruption from the old management team leaving. However, there is no doubt in my mind that my child loves the nursery and the staff and is safe and healthy at Wishing Tree.
07 March 2024
Fantastic nursery. The staff are great and entertain and encourage the children nicely. We are kept updated with all progress and how their day goes. Always a good range of food too. Lots for the children to do, and great facilities.
07 March 2024
We love the nursery and we have seen a huge improvement in our child's development since starting here. The children are constantly doing fun, educational activities and are never bored. Meal times are very special and our child loves the independence of serving herself and eating with her friends.
07 March 2024
We have our two boys at the Wishing Tree and they both settled in really quickly and within a week they were excited to go every morning and are so happy and energised (and exhausted) on pick up every afternoon. The staff are wonderful; always friendly, caring, attentive and fun. Both our boys are learning so many things at the nursery, including yoga, which is hilarious to watch them practice when they come home! We feel completely at ease leaving them there every day and then hearing about all the activities they've been up to as we drive home. But as with any nursery, it's the staff that makes the place, and the team at the Wishing Tree are really special.
27 November 2023
When we started looking for a nursery for our daughter, The Wishing Tree wasn't the closest to our house, nor the cheapest of the other nurseries we considered. We thought "this place needs to have something really good for us to pay more and need to use more time to get to the nursery and back". It did. It was undoubtedly one of the best choices we made as a family. My daughter loves the staff and she has developed so much in her time there. The children are constantly stimulated, with books, songs, dancing, outings to parks and libraries, messy play, outdoor area, etc. The nursery provides a varied diet that kids seem to love. The nursery staff was supportive of my daughter using reusable nappies and very supportive during the potty training stage and I know they are very thoughtful of dietary requirements and preferences. I feel safe and confident leaving my baby in the hands of the Wishing Tree every day and I thank them for giving me that peace of mind.
24 November 2023
The Wishing Tree Nursery is an excellent provider of childcare. It's an ideal place for our daughter to grow and thrive. She has a wonderful network of friends and has developed strong relationships with all of her key workers. They are always friendly and very welcoming and keep me and my partner involved in her life at nursery. She spends lots of time out in the fresh air exploring nature and regularly exercising. The environment and play areas are spacious and age-appropriate. The nursery community is strong and we were invited to Halloween activities in October which were excellent. We couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery, it is an asset to the area!
21 November 2023
Both my children have attended The Wishing Tree, and our youngest has been there now for roughly 8 months. We are very satisfied with the care and nurturing nature of the staff and have seen significant development in our children whilst they’ve been at The Wishing Tree Nursery. The feedback we receive on a day-to-day basis provides us with a broad insight into our children’s day, covering the meals, experiences, interactions, and their overall well-being and development. We always feel content in knowing that they’re safe and in good hands when we leave them, and look forward to catching up with our children’s key person when we pick them up. Thank you Wishing Tree for looking after our children, and giving them the best start.
21 November 2023
My daughter has been at The Wishing Tree since she was 8 months old (she is now three) and has consistently loved it since day one. The staff in every room are so kind and know the children well. The management team are supportive and has good communication. The nursery has a child-led approach to learning and the children are able to progress at their own rate. They always have a variety of activities available in the room and the outdoor space is lovely.
16 November 2023
Had my child here from 13 months to now nearly 3 years old. Very happy with everything. The only complaint I can think of is it would be nice if the garden didn't flood when it rained heavily. The app is really good, very cute to get a notification telling me my child has just gone to sleep.
01 November 2023
My son has been attending the Wishing Tree for over a year now and we would highly recommend the setting to other parents. They have a wonderful outdoor play area, much larger than any others that we saw around Brighton, and indoors they also have a lovely range of facilities. My son especially loves the fish tank of tropical fish! We love how they encourage independence in serving food and drink to each other. Every time we have come to collect our son he is busy involved in some sort of play or activity and he doesn't want to leave. He also eats very well there and (much to our surprise) has a much more varied diet than he will agree to at home. We feel very lucky to live near this lovely nursery and will be sending our younger child there too!
24 October 2023
My daughter has been at the Wishing Tree for a few months now. She loves it! I was worried how she would find it but she’s really grown in confidence and the staff are absolutely amazing. Everyone is so so friendly and helpful. They really reassured me about the whole nursery process. My daughter gets an observation every week which they upload and I’ve found it so helpful to see how she’s getting on.
15 July 2016
Wishing Tree is a wonderful nursery. The staff are warm, friendly and helpful. Both of my children settled in very easily and quickly. I know my children have fun in the rooms and outside on the green. The staff always seem to go the extra mile for both the children and parents/carers. I highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a place for his/her child.
11 July 2016
My son has been attending the Wishing Tree nursery for several years now and I could not be happier with the service they offer. They have excellent facilities including a wonderful garden area and in door soft play room. They also take the children on regular trips to the woods and park as well as the occasional trip to local farms. I have been particularly impressed by the balance between play and learning. My sons days at the nursery really support his academic development but are also a lot of fun!! It seems no two days are the same! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Wishing Tree nursery to other parents.
11 July 2016
A great little atmosphere in this nursery. I hear about all their daily activities when I collect my baby. Settling in went very well and there hasn't been a grizzle about being left there since he started. My son loves his time at nursery and feels happy and cared for as far as I can tell. It's a lovely environment that fills me with confidence in their care.
11 July 2016
Writing this review is so difficult as there are many positive things about The Wishing Tree and its fabulous staff that have enabled my children to gain so much in their early years, while offering peace of mind and quality care going on four years for my daughter. The nursery staff have become an important part of our lives and the nurturing, energetic and creative activities my children complete on a weekly basis is awesome. For example, my daughter has attended forest school, undertaken woodwork and been to the Lego store to name but a few. My son, in the toddler room, has painted with his feet, played in a box of cous cous and listened to live music! This nursery excels in parent relations - I have never been made to feel a nuisance when I have discussed my daughter's dietary needs (vegetation and dairy intolerant) and instead I am respected and my children's individuality understood. Also myself and my husband have attended tea at the nursery - a truly memorable experience.