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Review of
The Nest Day Nursery & Pre School
from N H (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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My son has been at the Nest Hanover from a young age, experiencing the baby and toddler rooms, and it keeps on getting better and better thanks to all sorts of enrichments applied to the curriculum and works done in the setting. The staff has been pretty much the same since we joined (a very good sign)

and each single person is great, truly knows and cares about every child's happiness and development. My son always jumps in the arms of whoever opens the door in the morning.

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Review of
The Nest Day Nursery & Pre School
from R M (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our son has attended The Nest for nearly three years now since he was 11 months old, and we are so happy with the care he has received in that time. He settled very quickly due to amazing support from staff in the under 2s room upstairs, which is a lovely space & was brilliant for him in the summer

particularly at it's air conditioned.
The main downstairs space was renovated recently and our son absolutely adores it. There are lots of distinct role play areas including a vet and a shop, and he always talks about how much he loves the toys and activities.
We have found there to be a low turnover of staff compared to some nurseries, and this has allowed our son to develop really strong relationships with the adults working there and they all know his needs really well.
We have always felt that the care he has received from The Nest is excellent, and we will be sending his younger brother to The Nest without hesitation.

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Review of
The Nest Day Nursery & Pre School
from Alison A (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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My son has been with the nest since he was 10months old. So he has been in all the age groups at the nursery. Staff are lovely and turn over seems low. The nursery have been very helpful during his pathway to diagnosis of autism. They have supported him the whole time. They have a lovely village of

prentend shops that the kids love. Lots of activities, making cookies, arts and crafts. The outside is small but they have made use of the space well. Nothing wrong with the food but is vegetarian/fish and my son prefers meat but I knew that joining. We overall think the nursery is very good

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Review of
The Nest Day Nursery & Pre School
from Jade M (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Both My children attended the Nest for 3 years in total and couldn't recommend the nursery enough, the staff are amazing and my children loved every single one of them and was very sad to leave. My son struggled with his speech and language and they referred him for speech therapy and communicated with

speech and language to accommodate and help his speech while at nursery which resulted in him coming on leaps and bounds and being fully ready to start school. My daughter had her brother with her when she started nursery so when he left she become quite upset at times and the staff did an amazing job at comforting her which soon resulted in loving everyday she attended and never wanting to leave. The staff also always made you feel welcome and it felt much more then just a professional setting if you had any worries the staff we're always more then willing to listen this made it feel more then just a parent and child provider and much more personal. Would recommend to everyone

Reply from Erin, Nursery Manager at The Nest Day Nursery & Pre SchoolThank you for taking the time to leave this Fab review. It has been a pleasure seeing your gorgeous family grow

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Review of
The Nest Day Nursery & Pre School
from S U (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Thank you for a fantastic 3.5 years! You have a very nurturing and caring environment that supports children as they grow as well as supporting parents navigating parenthood! The space is fantastic, beautifully designed and very thoughtful. All the facilities are incredible and some of the best in Brighton.

Thank you for supporting our little one to thrive!

Reply from Erin, Nursery Manager at The Nest Day Nursery & Pre SchoolIt has been our absolute pleasure. Thank you for your lovely review and for being a part of our extended family and growth!

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Review of
Hassocks Day Nursery and Preschool
from L H (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our son always looks forward to nursery and has the best time. There are multiple classes and the staff always make the effort to make up activities daily. They spend as much time as they can out in the garden which is great for their development. Always a pleasure to pick my son up at the end of the

day from the garden.

Reply from Nursery, Manager at Hassocks Day Nursery and PreschoolThank you for your kind words. Please let us know by email how we can turn your three and four ratings into fives. We were surprised by them, so we would love to hear more. It is a pleasure to care for your son

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Review of
Hassocks Day Nursery and Preschool
from B D (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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We have been at Hassocks Day Nursery since it opened in Sept 2024, in fact we were at the nursery under the old owners. We have been so impressed with the changes and the professionalism of this new company. It seems the team are happy and they are fantastic! Our children get to enjoy a range of classes

like yoga, phonics, music and dance. The garden is fantastic and gets used every day for long periods of time. Our children love going to nursery it can be hard to get them to leave.

Reply from D Tidey, Company Director at Hassocks Day Nursery and PreschoolThank you for your lovely review! We really appreciate it and love having the children with us and seeing them flourish!

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Review of
Hassocks Day Nursery and Preschool
from Blessing C (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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When my daughter started , l was worried if she was going to fit in and be welcome . However, she has settled in so well and is happier , and loves going to the nursery . The staff is always helpful , kind and professional . Keep up the good work

Reply from Natalie, Nursery Manager at Hassocks Day Nursery and PreschoolHI B! Thank you for your lovely review! It is our pleasure! She has settled so well, and we are happy with how she is getting on! We can not wait to share more special moments with you!

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Review of
Hassocks Day Nursery and Preschool
from S S (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Hassocks Day Nursery and Preschool is a really special place. We've seen our son flourish here. The staff get to know the children quickly, foster their interests, and I'm amazed at how strong the bonds are that he has formed. The staff come up with such wonderful and creative activities for the children,

alongside the many peripatetic classes that come to the nursery each week.

Reply from DD, Director at Hassocks Day Nursery and PreschoolThank you for your lovely review! We love having L at nursery and watching him grow into a bright and happy boy!

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Review of
Magnolia Tree Day Nursery
from A H (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My son has been at the nursery full-time since he turned one, and is now in the pre-school room. He has a wonderful relationship with all the staff in the setting, and it's a pleasure to pick him up each day and see how happy he is.
It's great that the nursery schedule in the peripatetic classes to

broaden the children's experiences. You can see how engaged the children are and how much they enjoy participating.

Reply from Georgia, Nursery Manager at Magnolia Tree Day NurseryThank you for your lovely review. It has been our pleasure. Please let us know how we can turn those fours into fives for you! Pop us an email, we always value your feedback.

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Review of
Magnolia Tree Day Nursery
from D D (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My son has been at Magnolia Tree since he was six months old. He is starting school this September as a happy and confident four year old, well prepared for this next stage in his life. We have always been really happy, at every stage the staff have been wonderful and we have always felt that our son

was well cared for. The garden is fantastic, they spend lots of time outside, doing a range of activities every day which he has always loved.

Reply from Georgia, Manager at Magnolia Tree Day NurseryThank you for your thoughtful review. It has been our pleasure.

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Review of
The Nest Day Nursery & Pre School
from Christopher N (Father of Child) published on 20 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our daughter joined The Nest in Oct 2024 (aged four) after a relocation to the area. We were so happy to find a local nursery with a fantastic reputation! From her very first day our daughter has loved it and we owe that to the wonderfully warm, caring and friendly staff who settled her in so well.

After every session she comes out beaming, and speaks so highly of the staff (who she calls "friends") & the many exciting activities she's enjoyed throughout the day.
The nursery was renovated in January & it is such a cute, varied & lovely space! So much to do, plenty of space to run/play/explore, they even have a miniature town which is fantastic for imaginative play. The Nest also hosts visits from local groups/organisations offering lots of interactive, fun & educational experiences including dancing, music-making, yoga, & more!

We're so very grateful to everybody at The Nest for their hard work & care. We'd recommend them to anyone, from baby/toddler to pre-school. We'll miss you!!

Reply from Erin, Nursery Manager at The Nest Day Nursery & Pre SchoolThank you for your glowing review! It makes us very happy to read this, and we love having you as part of our extended family!

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Review of
Magnolia Tree Day Nursery
from S L (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My son has been going to Magnolia Tree since he was 1 and we couldn't rate it more. The building has a spacious layout with a good ratio of children so it never feels crowded. The area is clean with a wonderful selection of toys and books. The newly refurbished garden is such a beautiful space, and

I feel so lucky that he has such a large outdoor space to play in. The staff are all brilliant, so friendly and attentive, he has made some real connections with them over the years. The menu is great, I know he eats so well whilst he's there. My daughter is about to start there and I am looking forward to her receiving the same experience as he has, and couldn't recommend this nursery more.

Reply from Steph, Nursery Manager at Magnolia Tree Day NurseryThank you for such a wonderful review! You were the first family to register with us when we opened, and it has been a pleasure to see him grow! We cant wait for the next chapter!

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Review of
Magnolia Tree Day Nursery
from G F (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our child has been settled and happy at Magnolia Tree since they started. The staff are friendly and professional and I feel that my child is totally safe in their care. They have lots of little friends to play with and they all seem happy when we come and collect them. My child has progressed with

their learning and their social skills and Magnolia Tree have been a large part of that. The nursery is well managed and easy to communicate with when needed. Overall we're really happy :)

Reply from Steph, Manager at Magnolia Tree Day NurseryThank you for your informative and wonderful review! It is our pleasure. Please let us know by email how we can make our food offering 5/5 for you!! Thank you for being a valued part of our extended family.

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Review of
Magnolia Tree Day Nursery
from Micha S (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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The staff in the ladybird room (and extended) are always attentive and care for my child. I am always filled in about their day and any highs and lows that happened. It's really great to see how much my child has learned since they started and how they use their new knowledge when they are at home

too! One member of staff in particular goes above my expectations and is excellent at communicating with me. I am really glad that we chose Magnolia Tree for our nursery and I believe this is truly reflected in our child's character and development.

Reply from Steph, Manager at Magnolia Tree Day NurseryThank you so much for your glowing review and for valuing our team! We work hard to maintain our longstanding team and are thrilled that their happiness is reflected in the care they provide! We are delighted to have you as part of our extended family.

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Review of
Magnolia Tree Day Nursery
from J R (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Lovely staff who you can tell truly care for and want the best for the children, taking joy from watching them grow and progress. Lots of outdoor time, healthy food, creative activities and friendly faces. The only thing that would make it better, like all nurseries would be more staff per child but

this is not always financially possible and I think they do so incredibly well with the numbers they have.

Reply from Steph, Nursery Manager at Magnolia Tree Day NurseryThank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate your kind words and support. We love working here, and it's our goal to maintain a positive environment for everyone. We're committed to pushing for better funding to ensure we have enough staff, which will benefit all the nurseries. We'd love to hear your thoughts on how we can turn those fours into fives! It's a pleasure having you as part of our community, and we're here for you every step of the way!

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Review of
Magnolia Tree Day Nursery
from Brittany F (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My son has been attending Magnolia Tree Day nursery for almost 3 years. We absolutely love it here and our one year old daughter has just started as well. They go above and beyond to make sure that our children are well taken care of and happy. We love that they offer a pescatarian menu so they never

feel left out. They also have so many wonderful activities and entertainment that keeps their days exciting and different. We also love the big beautiful garden. We love being part of the community that Magnolia Tree Day nursery offers.

Reply from Steph, Nursery Manager at Magnolia Tree Day NurseryThank you for your fantastic review!! It really is our pleasure to be providing for you and your family!!

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Review of
Magnolia Tree Day Nursery
from Chris F (Father of Child) published on 20 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I've been really happy with the support my daughter has been getting from the Bumblebees team with her potty training and the communication I've had with them on how best to help her. She has made great progress thanks to them.

Reply from Steph, Nursery Manager at Magnolia Tree Day NurseryHi, thank you for your lovely review. We are happy to hear that your daughter is well supported at nursery. It is our pleasure.

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Review of
Magnolia Tree Day Nursery
from A N (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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We're incredibly happy with this nursery. Our daughter settled in quickly and absolutely loves going every day. The staff are so attentive and caring-she talks about her teachers all the time at home.
As a parent of a child with allergies, I really appreciate how accommodating and proactive the staff

are with her dietary needs. It gives us great peace of mind. The nursery has a fantastic outdoor space, and we love that the children spend so much time outside in the big garden. The extra classes are a lovely bonus, and the option for ad hoc sessions has been really convenient for us as a family.
We couldn't be more pleased and are so grateful to have found such a nurturing and engaging environment for our daughter.

Reply from Steph, Manager at Magnolia Tree Day NurseryWow, thank you. I am so pleased that we have met so many of your requirements! It is our pleasure!

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Review of
Magnolia Tree Day Nursery
from Stewart S (Father of Child) published on 19 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our daughter has been at this nursery for two years and her confidence has grown so much over than time. She was so shy when she first went, and now she has all the confidence in the world.
Initially we were concerned about the menu provided (weather our daughter would like it), but she always finishes

her plate and goes for seconds as well. It's so pleasing that the food is healthy and full of vegetables. And the fruit snacks are great.
Our daughter loves going to nursery, she has made so many friends with children and adults alike.

Reply from Steph, Nursery Manager at Magnolia Tree Day NurseryThank you for your lovely review. It has been our pleasure to see her thrive! Our meat-free healthy menu is undoubtedly a hit with the children, it is always surprising how much children eat when their parents can not see :-)

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