The Wishing Tree Nursery

14 Carden Avenue, Brighton BN1 8NA
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9.3 24 Reviews
  • The Wishing Tree Nursery, Brighton
Wishing Tree Children’s Nursery in Brighton offers outstanding Early Years care in a warm, home-from-home environment for children aged 0–5. Rated Good by Ofsted (February 2024), this welcoming nursery is set next to Withdean Park and features spacious classrooms, a large secure garden, and a passionate team praised by families.

The curriculum draws on the Hygge, Curiosity, and Montessori Approaches to support each child’s development and love for learning. Children benefit from outdoor learning, yoga, sports, regular outings, and wholesome meals prepared on-site by the nursery chef.

Families are kept connected via the nursery app, with additional engagement through stay-and-play sessions, a lending library, and social events. The setting’s strong parent partnerships, nature-rich activities, and dedicated staff make it a trusted choice for Early Years education in Brighton.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Anna Betts (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 36

Total Places for Children

  • 86

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 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

The Wishing Tree Nursery Reviews (24)

9.3

The Wishing Tree Nursery has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.304) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Wishing Tree Nursery has 24 reviews.

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Review from Mich (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A great little atmosphere in this nursery. I hear about all their daily activities when I collect my baby.
Settling in went very well and there hasn't been a grizzle about being left there since he started.
My son loves his time at nursery and feels happy and cared for as far as I can tell. It's
a lovely environment that fills me with confidence in their care.
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Review from Amy H (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Writing this review is so difficult as there are many positive things about The Wishing Tree and its fabulous staff that have enabled my children to gain so much in their early years, while offering peace of mind and quality care going on four years for my daughter.


The nursery staff have become

an important part of our lives and the nurturing, energetic and creative activities my children complete on a weekly basis is awesome. For example, my daughter has attended forest school, undertaken woodwork and been to the Lego store to name but a few. My son, in the toddler room, has painted with his feet, played in a box of cous cous and listened to live music!


This nursery excels in parent relations - I have never been made to feel a nuisance when I have discussed my daughter's dietary needs (vegetation and dairy intolerant) and instead I am respected and my children's individuality understood. Also myself and my husband have attended tea at the nursery - a truly memorable experience.

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Review from HVB (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending the nursery full time, since I went back to work after maternity. He has some additional needs and what I love is all the team at the nursery, without exception, show patience, care and treat him as part of the team. He has never looked back or told me he doesn't want to
go - which is amazing after attending for 2 years of 5 days a week! He comes home messy and tired which shows me has had a great day! I would thoroughly recommend Wishing Tree Nursery.
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Review from Sian B (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending The Wishing Tree Nursery for nearly 2 years, since she was 6 months old. In that time she has thrived in the environment. She has never come home unhappy unless she's been poorly and the care and support given by the teams there is excellent. The wide range of facilities,
indoor and out, means that the children get a wide variety of learning experiences through play and they cater very well for the different development stages of the children in their care. I would recommend the nursery to anyone looking for a safe and welcoming environment for their child to learn and develop in.
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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.304)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.304) out of 10 for The Wishing Tree Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 11 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 4.664 for The Wishing Tree Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (94 Excellents x 5) + (30 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 131 Ratings = 4.664
  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 4.64 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Wishing Tree Nursery is based on 11 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 86 number of registered child places is 17.2. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 17.2 = 0.64
  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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Meet the Team (2)

Anna

Anna

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Anna is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where children feel safe and happy. She believes in building strong, trusting relationships with both children and families to ensure each child's development is nurtured, helping them reach their full potential. With a hands-on approach and a genuine love for working with young children, Anna is excited to lead our nursery team in providing the best care and early learning experiences for all children.

Jasmine

Jasmine

Job Title: Assistant Manager

Jasmine is committed to creating a welcoming space for all children, families, and staff. Jasmine champions inclusive practices that celebrate diversity and ensure every child feels valued. Recognising the importance of mental health in early years education, Jasmine prioritises emotional well-being, embedding resilience-building and open conversations into daily routines. Through a nurturing and holistic approach, Jasmine works closely with families and teams to create a positive, enriching learning experience where every child can thrive.

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