Pumpkin Patch Nursery Hove

109 New Church Road, Hove BN3 4BD
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sara Thwaites (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 55

Age Range

  • from 0 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full days from £67.65 to £74.80

  • Please contact the nursery directly to discuss individual session requirements and to get a personalised quote.

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
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Pumpkin Patch Nursery Hove Reviews (10)

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Pumpkin Patch Nursery Hove has a Review Score of 8.0 (8.000) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Pumpkin Patch Nursery Hove has 10 reviews.

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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending the nursery for a few months now in the baby room and we're really pleased we chose Pumpkin Patch Nursery as her nursery. As far as we can tell she is well cared for and supported by the team (she's taken a while to settle in). She's been doing some great activities and
recently been out in the garden and to the beach.
Only marked the outside space down slightly as the garden is on the smaller side compared to some that we saw.
We've not got any other experience to measure it against but we're happy we chose Pumpkin Patch.
Reply from Kim Northrop, Nursery manager at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Hove
Thank you for your lovely review and kind words. We are so pleased to see 'R' thriving in her development and beginning to make bonds with her peers. We look forward to watching her continue to grow…read more
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Review from Tiffany L (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Pumpkin Patch in Hove for around 6 months now and we couldn’t be happier.
He always comes out with a smile on his face and is more than happy to go in every morning thanks to the friendly welcome he always receives.
The staff are lovely and so personable. They always have a smile,
they give us a great detailed review of his day, and are more than willing to accommodate any changes in his needs, such as a change in dietary requirements etc.
Receiving updates through the app really makes my day. It’s so detailed and great to know what he’s been up to and how well he’s slept and eaten etc. The photos and videos they send us are so so appreciated and give us a great look at what he’s getting up to. For them to take the time to take the videos and send them over is just amazing. Getting to see him interacting with the other kids and in a new environment is just brilliant.
Overall we are so happy with the nursery and couldn’t fault anything.
Reply from Sara Thwaites, Manager at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Hove
Thank you for your lovely review! We are so pleased you are enjoying your time at Pumpkin Patch!
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Review from F B (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We cannot recommend Pumpkin Patch highly enough. Our daughter has been attending for over two years now, joining the baby’s room and will shortly move to the setting in the park.
What I like most about Pumpkin Patch is their on-site chef and online system has not disappointed! Our daughter eats better
than us and has the most fantastic relationship with food.
Every morning, our daughter runs through the door, excited to see what provocations have been set up for the day. I’m thrilled to have all her curiosities nurtured and encouraged. We feel very lucky to have a daughter at Pumpkin Patch, where she has formed lovely relationships with friends and grown-ups.
Reply from Sara Thwaites, Manager at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Hove
Thank you for your lovely review! We are so pleased you are enjoying your time at Pumpkin Patch!
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Review from Kevin K (Father of Child) published on 8 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our kids love Pumpkin Patch, the activities and art that they do during the day are amazing and they come back filled with ideas and something new every day.
They eat well there and also the forest school looks great too.
Reply from Sara Thwaites, Manager at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Hove
Thank you for your lovely review! We are so pleased you are enjoying your time at Pumpkin Patch!
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Review from T C (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Pumpkin Patch really is an outstanding nursery. We cannot fault it! The staff are so caring, enthusiastic, friendly and knowledgable about every child. Our toddler loves going to nursery and always comes out with a big smile on his face. The staff go above and beyond with the activities they set out
for the children and to make sure they meet their interests. My son was quite late to walk, talk etc and the nursery have been such a huge support with helping him catch up and giving him such confidence. The communication is excellent. You always find out face to face what they’ve been up to as well as photos almost daily showing what fun they’ve been having.
It is such a creative, fun, nurturing environment with so many learning opportunities. An added bonus is that everything is newly refurbished and it’s such a lovely environment inside and out.
They also offer 7am starts which was the earliest I could find in Hove nurseries.
We couldn’t be happier with this nursery!
Reply from Sara Thwaites, Nursery Manager at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Hove
Thank you so much for such a lovely review! It has been a pleasure to be part of your son's early years and watching his confidence grow!
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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
First word for this place is wonderful!
They don’t only support the children’s development and education but also support the parents who’s working a long time. Both of my two children went here. When my first one was attending, I was working in the retail industry and the working hours were all over
the place. They really understood and supported my circumstances and because of that, I could carry on working. All of my children were looked after very well and their development in arts, literacy, motor skills, social skills and so improved positively over the period. Love the app they communicate with parents and the pictures they share on there. Overall communication is always the best! We will miss Pumpkin Patch!
Reply from Sara Thwaites, Manager at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Hove
Thank you so very much for taking the time to post such a positive review.
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Review from V E (Mother of Child) published on 2 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm very happy that I chose Pumpkin Patch Nursery as my son's day nursery, my son loves it there! He started in Babies and now he's in Toddlers and all the staff looking after him have been brilliant. I highly recommend this Nursery.
Reply from Sara Thwaites, Manager at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Hove
Thank you so very much for taking the time to post such a positive review.
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Review from J A (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, wonderful, caring staff, lots of learning and so much fun.
Our son has been at Pumpkin Patch since he was 9 months old and every time I pick him up I can tell how happy he is and what a great day he has had. He constantly talks about the brilliant staff and comes home telling me
new things he’s done and learnt. We couldn’t be happier with our choice of nursery. Thank you.
Reply from Sara Thwaites, Manager at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Hove
Thank you so very much for taking the time to post such a positive review.
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Review from Louisa R (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot express how happy we are with our choice to send our children to Pumpkin Patch. The nursery staff are all friendly, welcoming and encouraging with the children, really focused on engaging with their interests and supporting them in areas they struggle with if needed (in collaboration with parents).
They provide regular updates and keep an excellent level of communication with parents. The nursery space is fantastic, and there is a dedicated atelier for art projects and to inspire curiosity.
Reply from Sara Thwaites, Manager at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Hove
Thank you so very much for taking the time to post such a positive review.
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Review from Tracy A (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves it here. I brought her here from another nursery 6 months ago and she settled in brilliantly. She's always talking about her day and what she's done and how she thoroughly enjoys it.


The staff are really nice and friendly too. My daughter always talks about them as well.

Reply from Anita O'Hara, Owner at Pumpkin Patch Nursery Hove
Hi, Tracy, thank you for the lovely review, I am so pleased your daughter has settled in so well and enjoys her Pumpkin Patch days!
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Current Review Score: 8.0 (8.000)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.0 (8.000) out of 10 for Pumpkin Patch Nursery Hove 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 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.1 out of 5 from 1 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 4.909 for Pumpkin Patch Nursery Hove is calculated as follows: ( (10 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 11 Ratings = 4.909
  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 3.091 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Pumpkin Patch Nursery Hove is based on 1 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 = 3
    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 55 number of registered child places is 11. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 11 = 0.091
  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 Pumpkin Patch Nursery Hove

What is the Age Range of Children that Pumpkin Patch Nursery Hove accepts?

Pumpkin Patch Nursery Hove accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Pumpkin Patch Nursery Hove Open?

Pumpkin Patch Nursery Hove 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 Pumpkin Patch Nursery Hove have capacity for?

Pumpkin Patch Nursery Hove has capacity for a total of 55 Children.

How far is Pumpkin Patch Nursery Hove to the centre of Hove?

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

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