The Wishing Tree, 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...
The Wishing Tree, 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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The Wishing Tree, Brighton, a GrandirUK Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.856) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Wishing Tree, Brighton, a GrandirUK Day Nursery has 43 reviews.
All of the staff seem friendly and attentive. My son loves attending. He has progressed in his social and academic skills since attending. Overall a great experience.
My only feedback would be a real lack of photos although end of day feedback is strong it's nice to see your little one in their...
All of the staff seem friendly and attentive. My son loves attending. He has progressed in his social and academic skills since attending. Overall a great experience.
My only feedback would be a real lack of photos although end of day feedback is strong it's nice to see your little one in their nursery enviroment. My other comments would be that my son is vegan and has ate none vegan things a couple of times by mistake which I'd rather he'd not but I have been told. Some more care on this would be appreciated.
Excited to see the refurb.
Thank you for your review of The Wishing Tree Day Nursery. We're delighted to hear how happy your little one is here and that you've seen such great progress in his development. It's wonderful to know you've found our team friendly, attentive, and supportive. We also appreciate you raising your...
Thank you for your review of The Wishing Tree Day Nursery. We're delighted to hear how happy your little one is here and that you've seen such great progress in his development. It's wonderful to know you've found our team friendly, attentive, and supportive. We also appreciate you raising your concern about him being given non-vegan food on a couple of occasions. This happened during times when the preschool children were self-serving their meals, as part of encouraging independence. While we see this as an important skill, we completely understand the need to ensure all dietary requirements are fully met. We've revisited this process with the team and carried out extra training around food safety and dietary awareness to prevent this from happening again.
I have two children at Wishing Tree Nursery and I think it is a fabulous place!
My eldest has now been with them for over 4 years and the continuity of care they offer has been invaluable for her confidence.
The staff are personable, professional and always provide excellent communication....
I have two children at Wishing Tree Nursery and I think it is a fabulous place!
My eldest has now been with them for over 4 years and the continuity of care they offer has been invaluable for her confidence.
The staff are personable, professional and always provide excellent communication. They take the time to get to know the children as individuals but also offer a whole family approach and feel very inclusive.
Thank you for your review of The Wishing Tree Nursery. We're delighted to hear how happy you are with the care and support your children receive! We pride ourselves on building strong, individual relationships with every child while fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment for the whole family....
Thank you for your review of The Wishing Tree Nursery. We're delighted to hear how happy you are with the care and support your children receive! We pride ourselves on building strong, individual relationships with every child while fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment for the whole family. It's lovely to hear that our team's professionalism, warmth, and open communication have made such a positive difference to your experience.
My child has been at the Wishing Tree for nearly four years and she has always been happy there. The staff who work directly with the children are so positive and always take time to get to know the children well. The new management team is well settled and takes the time to listen to families and...
My child has been at the Wishing Tree for nearly four years and she has always been happy there. The staff who work directly with the children are so positive and always take time to get to know the children well. The new management team is well settled and takes the time to listen to families and get to know the children too.
Thank you for your review of The Wishing Tree Nursery. How lovely that we have been apart of your child's Early Years journey for so long and that she has enjoyed her time with us since the get-go! Our team loves being apart of these journeys and we feel privileged every day watching them grow and develop. Thank you for your feedback!
Nothing but great things to say about the wishing tree, the workers are so kind and caring and they picked up on my baby's little quirks so quickly it was very impressive - things like she likes to play with her hair when she sleeps. They take them for little trips out which my daughter loves and...
Nothing but great things to say about the wishing tree, the workers are so kind and caring and they picked up on my baby's little quirks so quickly it was very impressive - things like she likes to play with her hair when she sleeps. They take them for little trips out which my daughter loves and the food is prepared there and sounds delicious. My daughter absolutely loves it there and I feel so happy she's somewhere that really cares for her.
Thank you for your review of The Wishing Tree Nursery. Our amazing team is truly dedicated and attuned to each child in our care. We feel so privileged that we get to know your daughter better each day and that we get to support her on her Early Years learning journey and get to help her develop!
Highly recommend this nursery! All staff our wonderfully friendly and management have really taken a Great Leap Forward with my child's support as a SEND child. They all genuinely care about my child and I know she is in great hands!
Highly recommend this nursery! All staff our wonderfully friendly and management have really taken a Great Leap Forward with my child's support as a SEND child. They all genuinely care about my child and I know she is in great hands!
Thank you for your review on The Wishing Tree Nursery. Our amazing team truly does care about the well-being and development of each child, regardless of their individual needs and interests. We do all we can to support your child as they need it so that they can thrive within our environment and...
Thank you for your review on The Wishing Tree Nursery. Our amazing team truly does care about the well-being and development of each child, regardless of their individual needs and interests. We do all we can to support your child as they need it so that they can thrive within our environment and prepare them for lifelong learning. We are so glad you feel she is in great hands - we do not take this lightly and are truly grateful for your trust.
My child attended The Wishing Tree from 2020-2023 and they were brilliant other than a few issues. I really found his speech came a long way and his key person was absolutely amazing I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for childcare for their children. He seemed to really care...
My child attended The Wishing Tree from 2020-2023 and they were brilliant other than a few issues. I really found his speech came a long way and his key person was absolutely amazing I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for childcare for their children. He seemed to really care about the children in the nursery and enjoyed his job which was great to see.
The issues I had were:- The fees were constantly going up every few months. The nursery is quite full so it seemed like there was never enough staff for children, the employees were quite often rushing around due to staff shortages because they were constantly leaving. Other than that it was great and my son was very sad to leave.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our nursery team are passionate about helping children thrive and work hard to provide the right support children require to develop important skills like communication. Staff turnover is an issue we are working diligently to rectify but we would...
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our nursery team are passionate about helping children thrive and work hard to provide the right support children require to develop important skills like communication. Staff turnover is an issue we are working diligently to rectify but we would like to reassure you that the health and safety of the children is our highest priority, and we remain compliant with ratio requirements at all times.
Excellent nursery, with great staff, lots of activities for the kids, literally the nursery is full of activities for the kids, the most I've seen of any nursery in Brighton and Hove. Staff are very kind to the kids and attentive.
Excellent nursery, with great staff, lots of activities for the kids, literally the nursery is full of activities for the kids, the most I've seen of any nursery in Brighton and Hove. Staff are very kind to the kids and attentive.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team work hard to provide a great variety of stimulating activities throughout the nursery day. These provide creative and engaging learning opportunities, which help children to develop important skills for the future.
Fantastic nursery. The staff are great and entertain and encourage the children nicely. We are kept updated with all progress and how their day goes. Always a good range of food too. Lots for the children to do, and great facilities.
Fantastic nursery. The staff are great and entertain and encourage the children nicely. We are kept updated with all progress and how their day goes. Always a good range of food too. Lots for the children to do, and great facilities.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly team provide excellent support to the children in their care, encouraging and empowering them to develop positive life skills. Giving families an informative insight into their little one's nursery journey is so important in helping to build strong partnerships between nursery and home.
We love the nursery and we have seen a huge improvement in our child's development since starting here. The children are constantly doing fun, educational activities and are never bored. Meal times are very special and our child loves the independence of serving herself and eating with her friends.
We love the nursery and we have seen a huge improvement in our child's development since starting here. The children are constantly doing fun, educational activities and are never bored. Meal times are very special and our child loves the independence of serving herself and eating with her friends.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team provide a selection of fun activities for children to take part in. Informed by our bespoke education programmes, enable children to learn in engaging and creative ways. Children enjoy tasty, nutritious food at mealtimes which are also great opportunities for them to practice independence and important social skills.
We have our two boys at the Wishing Tree and they both settled in really quickly and within a week they were excited to go every morning and are so happy and energised (and exhausted) on pick up every afternoon. The staff are wonderful; always friendly, caring, attentive and fun. Both our boys are...
We have our two boys at the Wishing Tree and they both settled in really quickly and within a week they were excited to go every morning and are so happy and energised (and exhausted) on pick up every afternoon. The staff are wonderful; always friendly, caring, attentive and fun. Both our boys are learning so many things at the nursery, including yoga, which is hilarious to watch them practice when they come home! We feel completely at ease leaving them there every day and then hearing about all the activities they've been up to as we drive home. But as with any nursery, it's the staff that makes the place, and the team at the Wishing Tree are really special.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our enthusiastic team devise stimulating activities for children to enjoy throughout the nursery day. Informed by our education programmes, they allow children to have plenty of fun whilst providing creative, engaging opportunities to develop important skills.
When we started looking for a nursery for our daughter, The Wishing Tree wasn't the closest to our house, nor the cheapest of the other nurseries we considered. We thought "this place needs to have something really good for us to pay more and need to use more time to get to the nursery and back"....
When we started looking for a nursery for our daughter, The Wishing Tree wasn't the closest to our house, nor the cheapest of the other nurseries we considered. We thought "this place needs to have something really good for us to pay more and need to use more time to get to the nursery and back". It did. It was undoubtedly one of the best choices we made as a family. My daughter loves the staff and she has developed so much in her time there. The children are constantly stimulated, with books, songs, dancing, outings to parks and libraries, messy play, outdoor area, etc. The nursery provides a varied diet that kids seem to love. The nursery staff was supportive of my daughter using reusable nappies and very supportive during the potty training stage and I know they are very thoughtful of dietary requirements and preferences. I feel safe and confident leaving my baby in the hands of the Wishing Tree every day and I thank them for giving me that peace of mind.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team are so passionate about helping children to learn and grow. Throughout the nursery day, children can enjoy a variety of stimulating activities. Informed by our specially designed education programmes, they empower and encourage...
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team are so passionate about helping children to learn and grow. Throughout the nursery day, children can enjoy a variety of stimulating activities. Informed by our specially designed education programmes, they empower and encourage children to develop their knowledge and positive life skills. Children enjoy a range of tasty, nutritious meals which give them the opportunity to experience a range of delicious flavours and textures. Our team are incredibly open and attentive to our families individual needs, sharing their knowledge and providing support to help families through each development stage.
It's an ideal place for our daughter to grow and thrive. She has a wonderful network of friends and has developed strong relationships with all of her key workers. They are always friendly and very welcoming and keep me and my partner...
It's an ideal place for our daughter to grow and thrive. She has a wonderful network of friends and has developed strong relationships with all of her key workers. They are always friendly and very welcoming and keep me and my partner involved in her life at nursery. She spends lots of time out in the fresh air exploring nature and regularly exercising. The environment and play areas are spacious and age-appropriate. The nursery community is strong and we were invited to Halloween activities in October which were excellent. We couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery, it is an asset to the area!
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. The inclusive and supportive nursery environment helps children to feel confident and secure so they can develop friendships and positive social skills. Our dedicated team really takes the time to build strong relationships with the children in...
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. The inclusive and supportive nursery environment helps children to feel confident and secure so they can develop friendships and positive social skills. Our dedicated team really takes the time to build strong relationships with the children in their care, and strive to work in close partnerships with our families so they can provide support and share their knowledge.
Both my children have attended The Wishing Tree, and our youngest has been there now for roughly 8 months. We are very satisfied with the care and nurturing nature of the staff and have seen significant development in our children whilst they’ve been at The Wishing Tree Nursery.
The feedback we...
Both my children have attended The Wishing Tree, and our youngest has been there now for roughly 8 months. We are very satisfied with the care and nurturing nature of the staff and have seen significant development in our children whilst they’ve been at The Wishing Tree Nursery.
The feedback we receive on a day-to-day basis provides us with a broad insight into our children’s day, covering the meals, experiences, interactions, and their overall well-being and development.Thank you Wishing Tree for looking after our children, and giving them the best start.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, supportive team care deeply about the children's happiness and wellbeing. To ensure children are kept stimulated and engaged, a variety of stimulating activities linked to our specially designed education programmes are provided throughout...
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, supportive team care deeply about the children's happiness and wellbeing. To ensure children are kept stimulated and engaged, a variety of stimulating activities linked to our specially designed education programmes are provided throughout the day. Great communication with our families helps to establish an effective partnership between nursery and home which is crucial in helping children thrive.
My daughter has been at The Wishing Tree since she was 8 months old (she is now three) and has consistently loved it since day one. The staff in every room are so kind and know the children well. The management team are supportive and has good communication. The nursery has a child-led approach to...
My daughter has been at The Wishing Tree since she was 8 months old (she is now three) and has consistently loved it since day one. The staff in every room are so kind and know the children well. The management team are supportive and has good communication. The nursery has a child-led approach to learning and the children are able to progress at their own rate. They always have a variety of activities available in the room and the outdoor space is lovely.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly, dedicated team really takes the time to form strong relationships with the children in their care. The variety of activities on offer aim to indulge children’s natural curiosity whilst helping to foster creativity, confidence, and a whole host of other important skills.
The app is really good, very cute to get a notification telling me my child has just gone to sleep.
The app is really good, very cute to get a notification telling me my child has just gone to sleep.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to read that you and your family are so happy with your experience here! Building strong partnerships and maintaining effective communication with our families is so important, and the app is a great tool for allowing them to share in their little one's nursery journey.
My son has been attending the Wishing Tree for over a year now and we would highly recommend the setting to other parents. They have a wonderful outdoor play area, much larger than any others that we saw around Brighton, and indoors they also have a lovely range of facilities. My son especially...
My son has been attending the Wishing Tree for over a year now and we would highly recommend the setting to other parents. They have a wonderful outdoor play area, much larger than any others that we saw around Brighton, and indoors they also have a lovely range of facilities. My son especially loves the fish tank of tropical fish! We love how they encourage independence in serving food and drink to each other. Every time we have come to collect our son he is busy involved in some sort of play or activity and he doesn't want to leave. He also eats very well there and (much to our surprise) has a much more varied diet than he will agree to at home. We feel very lucky to live near this lovely nursery and will be sending our younger child there too!
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Spending time outside is beneficial to children’s wellbeing, so there are plenty of opportunities for exploration and discovery in our outside space. Our fantastic facilities allow for a variety of engaging activities which inspire fun and learning...
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Spending time outside is beneficial to children’s wellbeing, so there are plenty of opportunities for exploration and discovery in our outside space. Our fantastic facilities allow for a variety of engaging activities which inspire fun and learning every day. Mealtimes at The Wishing Tree Nursery are a great opportunity for children to practice important social skills, and to enjoy varied, nutritious meals prepared by our qualified chefs.
My daughter has been at the Wishing Tree for a few months now. She loves it! I was worried how she would find it but she’s really grown in confidence and the staff are absolutely amazing. Everyone is so so friendly and helpful. They really reassured me about the whole nursery process. My daughter...
My daughter has been at the Wishing Tree for a few months now. She loves it! I was worried how she would find it but she’s really grown in confidence and the staff are absolutely amazing. Everyone is so so friendly and helpful. They really reassured me about the whole nursery process. My daughter gets an observation every week which they upload and I’ve found it so helpful to see how she’s getting on.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's fantastic to read that your little one loves attending The Wishing Tree Nursery! Our dedicated team are so friendly and nurturing, providing high-quality childcare and support which allows children to thrive.
Wishing Tree is a wonderful nursery. The staff are warm, friendly and helpful. Both of my children settled in very easily and quickly. I know my children have fun in the rooms and outside on the green. The staff always seem to go the extra mile for both the children and parents/carers. I highly...
Wishing Tree is a wonderful nursery. The staff are warm, friendly and helpful. Both of my children settled in very easily and quickly. I know my children have fun in the rooms and outside on the green. The staff always seem to go the extra mile for both the children and parents/carers. I highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a place for his/her child.
My son has been attending the Wishing Tree nursery for several years now and I could not be happier with the service they offer.
They have excellent facilities including a wonderful garden area and in door soft play room. They also take the children on regular trips to the woods and park as...
My son has been attending the Wishing Tree nursery for several years now and I could not be happier with the service they offer.
They have excellent facilities including a wonderful garden area and in door soft play room. They also take the children on regular trips to the woods and park as well as the occasional trip to local farms.
I have been particularly impressed by the balance between play and learning. My sons days at the nursery really support his academic development but are also a lot of fun!! It seems no two days are the same!
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Wishing Tree nursery to other parents.
My son loves his time at nursery and feels happy and cared for as far as I can tell. It's...
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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Anna is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where children feel safe and happy. She believes in building strong, trusting relationships...
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.
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