Growing Up Green nursery fosters a holistic approach to early childhood development, emphasising the well-being of each child through nurturing care, curiosity-driven learning, and a commitment to sustainability. The dedicated team creates a warm, inclusive environment where children aged from birth to five years are encouraged to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace.
With a focus on building strong relationships, the nursery ensures that every child feels valued...
Growing Up Green nursery fosters a holistic approach to early childhood development, emphasising the well-being of each child through nurturing care, curiosity-driven learning, and a commitment to sustainability. The dedicated team creates a warm, inclusive environment where children aged from birth to five years are encouraged to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace.
With a focus on building strong relationships, the nursery ensures that every child feels valued and supported. Through organic meals, environmental awareness, and a curriculum that balances structured activities with creative play, Growing Up Green nurtures confident, independent learners ready to embark on their educational journey.
Staff are skilled and experienced, equipped to achieve best practice and up-to-date with key EYFS and Ofsted goals.
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Growing Up Green has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.785) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Growing Up Green has 47 reviews.
Excellent nursery all around! They helped my little one settle in so well. He is well looked after and he is always happy when we drop him off and pick him up. He has thrived there, learning new things every day and having so much fun at the same time. We are grateful to all the staff there!
Excellent nursery all around! They helped my little one settle in so well. He is well looked after and he is always happy when we drop him off and pick him up. He has thrived there, learning new things every day and having so much fun at the same time. We are grateful to all the staff there!
Through the family days we have been able to meet other parents and get to know the other children which has been...
Through the family days we have been able to meet other parents and get to know the other children which has been lovely.
Our son has been at Growing Up Green since we moved down to Brighton just before he turned two so he has been in the teenies under two's, toddlers and now the preschool room. He was previously at a nursery we were very happy with so we were nervous to move him but he's loved being at Growing Up...
Our son has been at Growing Up Green since we moved down to Brighton just before he turned two so he has been in the teenies under two's, toddlers and now the preschool room. He was previously at a nursery we were very happy with so we were nervous to move him but he's loved being at Growing Up Green and has made some great friends. He used cloth nappies at home before he potty-trained so we were pleased they use them as standard at the nursery. He has a very special bond with his key worker who was the same for teenies and toddlers and he talks about her everyday, even on non-nursery days. It's clean, friendly, adaptable to the child's needs, receptive to parent feedback, safe and most importantly our son has lots of fun every day. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Growing Up Green to others.
Our daughter loves attending Growing Up Green each week and the staff that look after her there are excellent. Her development has been massively aided by attending the nursery and it really feels like the staff there genuinely care and have her best interests at heart. She's made lots of little...
Our daughter loves attending Growing Up Green each week and the staff that look after her there are excellent. Her development has been massively aided by attending the nursery and it really feels like the staff there genuinely care and have her best interests at heart. She's made lots of little friends, is very well looked after and loves to go to nursery. We're really pleased as well with the updates provided by the app and on her development. Would heartily recommend Growing Up Green as a great nursery and a great place for children to attend.
Seeing my son so incredibly happy every day at Growing Up Green is why I love it so much. I think it’s the staff that make it. Their love and care for all the children is so obvious and they’ve even shared some good tips with me. I love how they refresh the activities and he gets so stuck in to the...
Seeing my son so incredibly happy every day at Growing Up Green is why I love it so much. I think it’s the staff that make it. Their love and care for all the children is so obvious and they’ve even shared some good tips with me. I love how they refresh the activities and he gets so stuck in to the messy play and different types of role play. Being a city based nursery the way they make the most of the rooms and garden is so creative. I really appreciate the time they took to help my son learn to walk when he was a bit slow getting going on this. It’s a brilliant nursery, I really highly recommend.
My son joined Growing Up Green after we relocated to the area. Although he'd previously been in a nursery, it certainly wasn't anything as wonderful as this. He settled in within a few days thanks to the small, safe and creative environment and the amazing, nurturing staff. Over the time he has...
My son joined Growing Up Green after we relocated to the area. Although he'd previously been in a nursery, it certainly wasn't anything as wonderful as this. He settled in within a few days thanks to the small, safe and creative environment and the amazing, nurturing staff. Over the time he has spent at nursery, he has developed into a confident, inquisitive, chatty little boy who is certainly ready for school and that really is thanks to the nursery. He has been so happy here and I would have no hesitation at recommending it. He even asked to go to nursery when we were on our last holiday!
I have been very impressed with Growing Up Green. Our son started 6 months ago when he was 3 years old and attends a couple of afternoons a week. The staff are warm, thoughtful and professional. They were excellent at helping our son to settle when he first joined and they continue to ensure that...
I’d certainly recommend this nursery.
Our daughter started at Growing Up Green when she was one year old, for three days a week. She settled really easily with the dedicated care and support the aunties gave her. The nursery has fantastic staff retention and development which helped our daughter feel settled throughout her time there....
We were so sad when she left the nursery, but looking at nurseries near to our new home made us really appreciate the excellent standard of care and warm environment they provide.
This is such a lovely nursery. Everyone who works there is so welcoming of both the children and the parents, it's such a calm environment where children are treated kindly and with respect.
The staff really get to know the children and make sure they are doing things that the children...
This is such a lovely nursery. Everyone who works there is so welcoming of both the children and the parents, it's such a calm environment where children are treated kindly and with respect.
The staff really get to know the children and make sure they are doing things that the children enjoy.Our little one loves going there and tells us about all the things they've done through the day.
Highly recommended!
Our little girl continues to enjoy her time at Growing up Green and shows positive development almost on a weekly basis in many different areas, not least of which is in her verbal communication and comprehension. The team are sincerely caring and loving and show their engagement with each child in...
Our little girl continues to enjoy her time at Growing up Green and shows positive development almost on a weekly basis in many different areas, not least of which is in her verbal communication and comprehension. The team are sincerely caring and loving and show their engagement with each child in a very personal and intimate way that is meaningful and specific to each child's unique needs. It has been wonderful to see our girl expand her food choices and enjoy the organic meals and snacks that are provided. We would definitely recommend Growing up Green as a great nursery for their children to attend and our little one will continue until she goes to school.
I have been thrilled at how well the staff have settled my son into Growing Up Green, it is a very personalised service. He now does a happy little dance when he sees me and is clearly having great fun. His language has shot ahead and he tells me the hot lunches are yummy too :)
I have been thrilled at how well the staff have settled my son into Growing Up Green, it is a very personalised service. He now does a happy little dance when he sees me and is clearly having great fun. His language has shot ahead and he tells me the hot lunches are yummy too :)
Growing Up Green is a great nursery, with a lovely homely and nurturing ethos. Both of my children attended from a very young age and remained there up until they left to start school. They were both very happy and I was always more than happy with the staff and the facilities. Although very...
Growing Up Green is a great nursery, with a lovely homely and nurturing ethos. Both of my children attended from a very young age and remained there up until they left to start school. They were both very happy and I was always more than happy with the staff and the facilities. Although very play-based, my children both did a lot of learning while there and by the time they left were very well prepared for starting reception. Although the outside space at this branch of GUG is limited, it is used to its fullest and the children get plenty of opportunities to use it (in all weathers!), plus there were frequent trips to the local parks and the library in town. They also have the opportunity to do forest school, yoga, music sessions and other fun activities. The staff who were there when my children attended were kind, helpful and caring and formed real bonds with them. I would not hesitate to recommend Growing Up Green to any prospective parents.
My daughter has been attending Growing up Green since she was 9 months old. Since she started 5 months ago,the change in her has been incredible. The staff are all wonderful - really friendly, totally child centred, lovely with the children. My daughter struggled to settle at first but with the...
My daughter has been attending Growing up Green since she was 9 months old. Since she started 5 months ago,the change in her has been incredible. The staff are all wonderful - really friendly, totally child centred, lovely with the children. My daughter struggled to settle at first but with the support of staff she is now totally settled, loves her days at nursery and couldn’t be happier. She absolutely loves her keyworker and is now more than happy to stay when I drop her off. Developmentally, she has made huge leaps since being with them. I have total confidence in their approach and couldn’t be happier with our choice. Highly recommended.
My son has developed great relationships and bonds with the children and his Aunties at Growing Up Green. His communication skills, confidence and sociability have massively improved since joining. The site feels homely, friendly and fun. Everyone is always very welcoming to both child and parent....
My son has developed great relationships and bonds with the children and his Aunties at Growing Up Green. His communication skills, confidence and sociability have massively improved since joining. The site feels homely, friendly and fun. Everyone is always very welcoming to both child and parent. Creativity is always nurtured and my son is always trying new things from setting butterflies off in the park to messy play activities. I am really happy with my choice to send my son here.
Friendly staff who genuinely care about the development of your child. Definitely recommend the nursery to friends and family.
Friendly staff who genuinely care about the development of your child. Definitely recommend the nursery to friends and family.
We feel so lucky to have found this nursery. As many parents, I dreaded the prospect of having to leave my daughter in the care of others for 5 days a week, but now that my daughter has been going to the nursery for over 6 months I feel really grateful for her having found another family.
The...
We feel so lucky to have found this nursery. As many parents, I dreaded the prospect of having to leave my daughter in the care of others for 5 days a week, but now that my daughter has been going to the nursery for over 6 months I feel really grateful for her having found another family.
The nursery is not too big and very personal - within days pretty much all staff seemed to know my daughter by name (even those not directly working with her). Staff really seem to care about her and in return, my daughter is excited about going to nursery every single day. There are lots of toys and activities for her to engage in, and staff make sure to rotate activities on a weekly basis to keep the children engaged. We get lots of updates through the tapestry and have been able to attend drop-ins, so we feel very included in our daughter's day to day life. We've even noticed that she's picked up some good habits at the nursery (such as tidying her toys before meal times!)
Sending my daughter to a nursery felt very daunting to me (despite it only being for one morning) and I wanted to find somewhere which would feel like a home away from home for her. When I saw Growing Up Green, it felt so friendly as relaxed, and I was very confident that I’d found a great place...
Thank you Growing Up Green!
We are very happy with Growing Up Green! I would recommend the nursery to anyone. Our daughter loves her days there and always come home happy and enthusiastic about what she has been doing. Staff are lovely, friendly and supportive and really helped her to settle in easily and happily from the off...
We are very happy with Growing Up Green! I would recommend the nursery to anyone. Our daughter loves her days there and always come home happy and enthusiastic about what she has been doing. Staff are lovely, friendly and supportive and really helped her to settle in easily and happily from the off and have continued to encourage and support her through all her stages of development so far. They do a nice variety of activities, have great food and enjoy time in the garden most days. Thank you!
My son is now just about to turn 3 years old and I couldn’t be happier with the care,...
My son is now just about to turn 3 years old and I couldn’t be happier with the care, affection, and support the ‘Aunties’ at nursery provide for my child.
- They cuddled him to sleep and then gently transitioned him settling in the cot.- The Aunties and Uncles are very caring and kind. They look after my littlen brilliantly and form strong bonds. They also offer private babysitting.
My daughter has been attending Growing Up Green from the age of 16 months and we have been continually impressed by the standard of care.
Upon settling in my daughter, the nursery guided us perfectly in settling her and always give us detailed feedback on how her day has gone. The staff took...
My daughter has been attending Growing Up Green from the age of 16 months and we have been continually impressed by the standard of care.
Upon settling in my daughter, the nursery guided us perfectly in settling her and always give us detailed feedback on how her day has gone. The staff took great care getting to know our existing routine so they can implement them where possible. All the staff from the managers to the individual key workers get to know the children; our daughter feels so at home going to nursery.
The menu at Growing Up Green is exceptional with tasty meals and the variety in the menu has helped our daughter's picky eating very much.
This nursery setting has open space for the toddlers to free play but also there is a lovely garden area too. The nursery often has crafts and seasonal activities which are much enjoyed. They also go to the park as a group from time to time. Our daughter has grown in confidence from being a quiet and shy girl when she first joined the nursery.
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I have been the co-owner of Growing Up Green Nurseries since we opened our first setting in 2005, following the birth of my first child.
I began my...
I have been the co-owner of Growing Up Green Nurseries since we opened our first setting in 2005, following the birth of my first child.
I began my pathway into education and childcare when I started my teaching degree at the University of Brighton. After spending time travelling and teaching abroad, I returned to work in London as a primary school teacher, where I took on subject leadership in the Early Years with specialisms in Literacy and the Arts.
Moving back to Brighton in 2000 with a wealth of experience from working in a challenging inner-city school, I took on a senior management role within the largest first and middle school in Sussex, leading the Early Years team and lower school. I progressed to a deputy headteacher role and coordinated the SEND and Inclusion provision.
Stepping away from mainstream teaching and leadership to create an independent nursery environment at Growing Up Green has been an incredibly fulfilling endeavour. It enabled me to put my years of early years and management experience into something that I felt truly passionate about. This led to creating an enriching learning environment, developing a child-led curriculum, inspiring staff to look for awe and wonder and building a strong, nurturing community for our children, parents and staff.
I have been the co-owner of Growing Up Green Nurseries since we opened our doors in 2005.
Childcare has always been a central part of my life- I...
I have been the co-owner of Growing Up Green Nurseries since we opened our doors in 2005.
Childcare has always been a central part of my life- I grew up living above a nursery owned by my family, which gave me a real love and understanding of Early Years from a very young age. That early experience stayed with me and shaped the path I have followed ever since.
After earning my Bachelor of Education (Bed Hons) from Nottingham Trent University, I went on to teach overseas for several years, broadening my perspective and deepening my understanding of different educational approaches.On returning to the UK, I opened my first nursery in Cambridgeshire before relocating to Brighton in 2004 to start my family and pursue my vision of opening a nursery in the area.
Founding Growing Up Green has allowed me to combine my personal experience, professional training and passion for creating nurturing, enriching environments where children can truly thrive. It has been a real privilege to create a space where children feel safe, happy and inspired to learn every day.
I am the current Deputy Manager of Growing Up Green Nursery.
I have a range of experiences working with children in nurseries, schools and home...
I am the current Deputy Manager of Growing Up Green Nursery.
I have a range of experiences working with children in nurseries, schools and home settings. I am a qualified primary school teacher. During my teaching experience, I specialised in the Early Years and worked in a nursery as a preschool teacher for 3.5 years. Through this, I found my love for the early years and pursued this passion by gaining my Master's degree in Early Years Education.
I am incredibly passionate about the early years, supporting children to grow and thrive in a nurturing and caring environment. I believe in a holistic and child-centred approach where all children’s needs are considered and valued.
I am the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) of the nursery, and I am experienced in supporting children with a wide range of special educational needs. We are a fully inclusive nursery, where every child and family is welcomed, valued and celebrated.
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