Bear's House Nursery, Brighton

There have been developments to the outside areas and buildings which we appreciate. The children are engaging in Forest schools and are getting out to parks, museums, farms and elderly residential homes in recent months to broaden their experiences. The use of Tapestry has developed reporting, which along with daily feedback helps us keep in touch with how our son is doing. Recent introduction of an onsite kitchen means the children are benefiting from healthy fresh varied meals eaten communally which I really value. Most of all he is so happy to be there which is most valuable to me!

Fantastic nursery. Kind supportive staff, large play area (mud kitchen is my son's favourite area of course!). Healthy food and snacks. Very happy with our experience here.

I highly recommend the nursery they love your children like their own and encourage growth and development through play. My children love it so I love it.

Absolutely an amazing nursery, the staff are so lovely and treated all the kids like their own. My own son calls for them sometimes, so they must be doing something good. Recommend this nursery to anyone who wants the best childcare in Brighton.

I would definitely recommend this nursery, my daughter is very happy here.

Strawberry Hill is a fantastic nursery. The staff are incredibly friendly, attentive and always so helpful. There is such a lovely atmosphere at Strawberry. It is the most welcoming and friendly place where children thrive.

We are very happy with the care that Strawberry Hill is providing to our two kids. The eldest started attending this nursery almost three years ago and now also her little sister has happily joined it. The highlight for me is the staff, friendly and understanding. Since my first daughter joined the nursery, the core staff has never changed, allowing us to know each of them and to build strong trust toward them.

My son has been really happy at Strawberry Hill for the past year. The staff genuinely care about the children and he has made some close bonds there. They offer a flexible service which is affordable and versatile. I love keeping up to date with his daily activities and development on "tapestry" and they always offer further details when collecting him. I like that it is smaller than other nurseries and think that made settling in easier for him and now by 2, he knows all the teachers and children there. The nursery has been under new management and it's encouraging to see improvements are being made regularly.

We have had a very positive experience for both our children who joined over a year ago. The eldest has just left to start school and I have no doubt that one of the reasons that transition was so easy was the nurturing environment at Strawberry Hill which enabled my son to build his confidence. My daughter absolutely loves nursery and is excited to go every morning. She talks about the staff who look after her and little friends very often. We have always liked the fact that it is a small and friendly nursery where all the kids know the staff from the different rooms, can play with children of all ages and build friendships. My children were able to play together at nursery if they wanted to. We have a good idea of how the day goes with an oral and written report. Tapestry is another great way for parents to get updates. The recent improvements (e.g. outdoor space renovated, kitchen) are great! The kids have often come home singing a new song or showing off a new skill.

Strawberry Hill has been an excellent transition for my 2 children, who previously had a childminder. They settled in very quickly and are very happy here. In the time they have attended there have been lots of positive developments such as the introduction of their own chef and kitchen. They offer fun activities and lessons and have themed days, which are very much enjoyed. My children have also enjoyed a day out to the farm. Staff are very good and caring. Every day I collect my children they are happy and have enjoyed their day. I would highly recommend Strawberry Hill to other parents.

My son has been attending Strawberry Hill for nearly 2 years and has really enjoyed it there. The nursery came under new ownership in that time and more recently under new management and the improvements have been noticeable.

The outdoor space is great and has been upgraded and the staff are very attentive, friendly and caring. The new on-site kitchen provides a range of different, healthy meals which have gone down better than much of my home cooking!

The manager has been very receptive to feedback and is keen to engage with parents.

My son attended Strawberry Hill for nearly 3 years, from just 1 year old to nearly 4 years old. We just left, as we relocated to another city, but I would strongly recommend this nursery. My son was so loved, cared for, and supported by the staff, who were really invested in his well-being. He has thrived there, thanks to not only the wonderful individual members of staff, but also the lovely environment. It is a genuinely warm and happy place that encourages children to grow, learn, imagine, and discover. The manager is also very supportive and approachable and really listens if you have any concerns or questions. We were sad to leave Strawberry Hill; my son absolutely loved it there! I wish I could pick it up and put it in our new city.

My son has been attending Strawberry Hill for the last 3 years. I can honestly say the staff there made us feel right at home as a family. This eased the transition of going back to work and leaving our son in the care of others. The staff are attentive, caring and are aware of the individual needs of the children. We have been extremely impressed by the nurturing and stimulating environment provided and have loved watching our son develop and thrive at Strawberry Hill. Over recent months, there have been some huge improvements, with the management, new kitchen and home cooked meals prepared on site. We cannot recommend Strawberry Hill enough and are grateful for the amazing care they provide.

Amazing nursery. My son enjoys a lot of the time spent there. Very pleased with his development. The staff are very friendly. Lots of improvements especially since the new management.

We are extremely pleased with the experience our son has at Strawberry Hill Nursery. We genuinely feel that the staff care for his wellbeing and plan his day for his developmental needs. We are really happy that our son has the opportunity to play in such an amazing outdoor space. He enjoys the daily activities put on by the staff and we have observed his development as a result of these. We have always found the staff friendly and approachable. The communication between home and nursery is excellent.

Staff are friendly and my daughter is very happy to be dropped off in the mornings.

Strawberry Hill Nursery has been a brilliant place where my little one has been looked after over the last 2 years. She took a few weeks to settle in, and the staff were very supportive and understanding. Since she has loved everyone who works there and looks after her. She's happy to go there when I go to work and I know she will miss it when she goes to school. In the last past year, there has been a revamp of the place which is worth mentioning as it is looking really nice, new and clean.

However, my worries was put to rest when I visited the nursery and had a look at how it was being run and getting a general idea of how the daily routine would be. The manager was so kind and understanding which was a great relief for me. Since my son started I have been amazed at how well he has settled in and I believe this to be testament to how amazing this nursery is. My son is happy here and so am I.

Thank-you to the manger and all the staff for welcoming my prince into your nursery.

We’ve also loved the outings - making pizza and a trip to the farm!