Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School

221-223 Old Shoreham Road, Portslade, Brighton BN41 1XR
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  • Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School, Brighton
Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-school in Brighton cares for children aged from birth to five years old.

The nursery has light, spacious rooms, lots of fun messy and creative activities, sensory play opportunities, as well as reading, and the chance to develop motor skills.

The garden is large with lots of space for building, running, climbing, and balancing.

As children grow, trained staff encourage school readiness. Staff expand the children's knowledge by building on their interests and create activities that focus on reading, writing, maths, and science.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Person in Charge

  • Leilah Scully (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 9

Total Places for Children

  • 46

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 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

Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School Reviews (13)

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Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.853) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School has 13 reviews.

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Review from Hannah R (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son joined Portslade Day Nursery this year after we moved cities. He settled in so quickly and that is all down to the amazing staff. I can't think of a single negative thing to say about the nursery. The staff are so warm and engaging and give great updates on how our child's day has been. We are
so sad that he wasn't there longer and that it is time for him to move on to school so has to leave.
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Co-ordinator at Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear how quickly your son settled in after such a big move, it's wonderful that our team were able to make the transition smooth and…read more
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Review from Diar S (Father of Child) published on 27 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is an excellent daycare! The building is clean and spacious. The meal plan is well-thought-out and nutritious.
The staff are warm and kind - they made our daughter feel very comfortable and cared for. She's learned lots of new things to help her prepare for kindergarten. We're really happy with
our choice!
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Co-Ordinator at Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you've had such a positive experience with our nursery. Creating a clean, safe, and nurturing environment for children is our top…read more
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Review from G P (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are very lovely and helpful! My children are always happy and excited to go and love telling me what they did during their time at nursery! They always enjoy their food and come home happy! I would definitely recommend to other parents and carers.
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Coordinator at Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that your children are happy and excited to come to nursery and enjoy sharing their nursery adventures with you. It's…read more
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Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son was so happy in the nursery, he was there since he was one and half years then we continued until he is going to school, there are amazing staff they are caring about him like their own child always, they are amazing with activities, also they are clean, food was so good because my son doesn't
like everything but they change him he tries many food with them, just have one comment for them that they need to put more pictures on the apps to make parents happier. But I recommend it for everyone.
Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School
Hi there - thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! The team read every one of these comments and will be overjoyed when they read them. I have shared your feedback regarding…read more
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Review from Megan W (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery and amazing staff. Always very friendly, one of my children has grown very attached to his key worker and she always makes time for him and reassures him whenever he goes. My other child always runs up to his key worker and gives her cuddles. I've been sending my children to this nursery
since 2018. Would recommend this nursery.
Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for leaving this wonderful review! The team read every one of them and will be thrilled to read your comments! It's great to hear that our key worker system has a great effect and your…read more
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Review from Jade C (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Portslade Day Nursery for a year, they have been very understanding and patient with my son and his additional needs. They have great resources and an excellent management team. The food they supply is very nutritional and covers a whole range of dietary needs. The nursery itself
is clean, tidy and organised and they have a lovely little area for your child's coats and bags. I highly recommend this nursery for parents, they have an amazing play area outside and lots of different toys inside including a home corner and sand table which my son loves. The staff here are absolutely amazing, they have a good staff-to-children ratio and everyone gets included in the activities and taught to socialise and make friends. Another thing I liked about this nursery is not only do they support the children they support the parents too which is not a quality you get at a lot of nurseries.
Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School
Good afternoon - thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave such a wonderful review! The team work so hard to make sure that every family feels safe and confident entrusting their children…read more
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Review from Jozef J (Father of Child) published on 30 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall very good experience, our son enjoys it, nice staff, lot of activities, our son always comes happy from the nursery. The management is approachable and always trying to sort any issues promptly.
Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for taking the time to leave such wonderful comments. The team work so hard to make sure that every family feels safe and confident entrusting their children into their care, so it really is…read more
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Review from Meg S (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at nursery really unsettled and crying most of the time but with the help and knowledge of the baby room staff she's settled and it's made her so much happier and she enjoys to come into nursery now. She has come on leaps and bounds since attending Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-school!
Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School
Good afternoon - thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. The team work so hard to make sure that every family feels safe and confident entrusting their children into their…read more
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Review from Chloe N (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery, my son has recently started here as we have just moved back to the area and he loves coming here in the morning, there's always something fun for them to do and he is always bringing me drawings home which I love. From football coaches attending to all the activities indoors too, he
does love it, along with the girls upstairs, especially one member of staff in particular.
Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave such a wonderful review. The team works so hard to make sure that every family feels safe and confident entrusting their children into their…read more
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Review from Nela C (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall good experience. My son enjoys the nursery, the staff and his friends. I loved the fact that they always made their own play dough and learned by doing. The nursery had a tank with a tadpole that the kids observed grow into a frog. They also grew their own vegetables and learned all about plants.
Every Monday the kids had a PR session which my son loved. The reason for 4 stars is that there were never any outings and some of the staff sometimes appeared moody. Also, the app the nursery uses is outdated and the policy the nursery uses doesn't allow for timely updates (I have been receiving updates on my son's progress 3 months in the rear)
Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave your lovely comments and feedback. We truly believe at Footsteps, that the children learn best through hands-on experiences like you have…read more
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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We came across Footsteps in October 2023 after the nursery that we originally enrolled in closed without notice after 4 short weeks. Right from the start the staff at Footsteps were so helpful and supportive in getting our little girl settled in. The manager and the team in preschool study foster learning
in a way that is all about them having fun and our daughter just loves going there, she comes home every day full of stories about what she has been up to and on pick up she often refuses to leave until she has finished taking part in the activity she is engaged in. We genuinely couldn’t ask for a better environment or nicer people for our daughter to spend her days with.
Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School
Hi - thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave such a wonderful review! The team work so hard to make sure that every family feels safe and confident entrusting their children into their…read more
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Review from Marc B (Father of Child) published on 16 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Footsteps Day Nursery Portslade has been our son’s nursery since he was 10 months old. Our son is happy there and is supported in both his development and his interests. He often tells us enthusiastically about activities he has undertaken and always has a great time with his friends. The staff are
great at reporting back on his progress and we feel they really have his best interests at heart.
Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School
Hi - thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review! Communication and maintaining the nursery and parent relationship are so important to us, so it is great to hear that this is reflected…read more
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Review from G P (Great Aunt of Child) published on 15 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everyday I bring my great-niece to Footsteps it is always clean and tidy. And always a happy and welcoming staff member opens the doors for us. They are very caring and because I am of the older generation. They always take my great-niece up the stairs and bring her down the stairs for me. Which I am
very grateful for. Every staff member brings her to us when we come to collect her. They always tell us how her day has been, and what she has eaten when she had her last nappy change. You can always hear children playing happily. occasionally you can hear a little one crying, but then there is always the soft voice of a staff member comforting them. My great-niece has developed nicely since she has attended here. She is coming out with a lot more words, she is happy to come here and goes in happily most days. I would highly recommend this day nursery to anyone looking for a place for their little ones. You can be sure they will be in good hands.
Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave such wonderful comments; the team are going to be overjoyed to read them! The team work so hard to make sure that every family feels safe and confident…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.853)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.853) out of 10 for Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.853 for Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (133 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 156 Ratings = 4.853
  2. 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 Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School 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:

    1. 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
    2. 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 46 number of registered child places is 9.2, which has been reached with 13 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School accepts?

Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School Open?

Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School 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 Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School have capacity for?

Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School has capacity for a total of 46 Children.

How far is Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School to the centre of Brighton?

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

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