Growing Up Green

138 Beaconsfield Villas, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 6HE

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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... Read more

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Type of Service

Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Attendance patterns offered

All Year or Term Time

Minimum attendance

All Year: 1 day per week
Term Time: 1.5 days per week

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group / Owner

Growing Up Green Ltd
Private Owned

Person in charge

Petra Hallam (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

Total Places for Children

Age Range

from 0 years 3 months
to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

Yes

Meal Types Provided

Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks

Consumables provided

Yes

Consumables provided include

Nappies, Suncream

Opening Times

Monday07:15-18:00
Tuesday07:15-18:00
Wednesday07:15-18:00
Thursday07:15-18:00
Friday07:15-18:00

When Closed

Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees

Accepts government fundingAccepts tax-free childcare

Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place

£365/ month

Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.

Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.

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9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year

How this price scales (per month)

1 day per week

£41

3 days per week

£365

5 days per week

£1,036

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Child's age

Days per week

Government funding used per week

Attendance pattern

What this price covers

Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
22.4 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
Included in this price: Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks, Nappies and Suncream

Price without government funding: £1,072 / month (£84 / day)

If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info

£708/month more than the funded price.
This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.

About this price

How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info

Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 51 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 51 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.4 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.

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Awards / Recognitions (3)

30 Apr 2019Recipient: Growing Up Green Ltd
17 Jun 2015Recipient: Growing Up Green
03 Dec 2014Recipient: Growing Up Green

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Meet the Team (3)

Adey BlackwellJob Title Nursery OwnerJoined 2005

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. Read less

Clare Crosby-AdamsJob Title Nursery OwnerJoined 2005

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. Read less

Neneh Norman-ThomasJob Title Deputy ManagerJoined 2025

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. Read less

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