Young Sussex Nursery (Hove)

165 Portland Road, Hove BN3 5QJ
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  • Young Sussex Nursery (Hove), Hove
Young Sussex Nursery (Hove) offers family-run care and prides itself in providing flexible childcare in a stimulating, loving and friendly environment.

The children benefit from a range of resources and activities including music groups, weekly yoga, nature club and cooking classes, while the nursery also features interconnecting free-flow rooms and several spacious outdoor play areas.

Care is available term-time or full-time. With half day, school day and full day options as well as session swaps and the opportunity to book extra sessions, parents welcome Young Sussex's flexible childcare.

It received the 2018 and 2020 Award: Top 20 Nursery Group Award for ‘Most Recommended Small Nursery Groups' in the UK.

Free Early Learning Funding available for three- and four-year-olds (15 hours universal and 30 hours if eligible) as well as eligible two-year-olds (15 hours).
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Meg Adams (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 88

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Please visit our website for fee info. Funding for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. Discounts on hourly rate for siblings and full day and full week bookings. Session swaps.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:45-18:00
    Tuesday 07:45-18:00
    Wednesday 07:45-18:00
    Thursday 07:45-18:00
    Friday 07:45-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Young Sussex Nursery (Hove) Reviews (119)

9.6

Young Sussex Nursery (Hove) has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.619) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Young Sussex Nursery (Hove) has 119 reviews.

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Review from Ieva S (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't thank more for all the care, love and attention this nursery gave to my son.


He's in reception now but still passing nursery gates by saying Hi and with joy chatting to stuff.


It was amazing experience with professionals working in this nursery.


We had lot's ups and downs with speach delay

and easily getting overwhelmed or too excited but thanks to experienced and loving professionals working here my son learned a lots how to deal with his emotions and not only.


Would recommend it over and over again.

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Review from Caroline S (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot speak highly enough of this wonderful nursery and the incredible impact they had on my son during his time there from age 1 to 4.


The team genuinely invested in his development, building his confidence day by day and ensuring he had all the skills and knowledge he needed to be completely school-ready.

There is a wide variety of toys, activities, fun dress up days, nature club, messy play, soft play, dancing, singing etc.


When his first day of school arrived, he skipped through the gates without looking back, excited and prepared for this new chapter. The staff gave him a genuinely positive first experience of education that has set the foundation for his love of learning. We feel so fortunate to have found such an exceptional nursery and couldn't recommend them more highly to other families.

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Review from Mallory G (Mother of Child) published on 3 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started at Young Sussex Hove in Easter 2025, and being only 7 months we were worried he would find being in nursery overwhelming. We chose Young Sussex because of the lovely garden space for the young children, the happy and caring staff, and the term time option. Two staff members and the other
team members really put our minds at ease when our son had his settling in sessions. Our son really loves being at YS and is always happy when we drop off and pick up. The staff listen to our concerns and are very happy to adjust to our son's needs. We are really happy that he is at YS and recommend it to other parents.
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Review from Rosie T (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our twins joined Young Sussex Nursery just after their first birthday and have had a brilliant experience so far. The girls absolutely love being there and it sounds like they have a huge variety of activities throughout the day. The staff are extremely welcoming and knowledgeable, in both the nursery
itself and the office. As a parent, we love the flexibility Young Sussex offers, being able to sign up for term time and part time, whilst also having the option to swap and extend sessions as and when is brilliant. We feel confident that our children are well cared for and would highly recommend YS to anyone!
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Review from Charlotte M (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son joined Young Sussex Nursery at the end of last year, and we have been extremely happy with the support, care, and consistency that the nursery has provided in helping him settle in. After looking around the many nurseries in the area, we settled for YS due to it's smaller size, great outdoor
space, and most importantly, the longevity of the staff members. We feel a real sense of community here, and our son's key worker and other staff members always have the time to provide feedback on his day at nursery, along with his overall development. They offer a nice mix of activities throughout the day, from outdoors play, climbing, and messy play, to reading, singing and art. We are kept up-to-date throughout the day on nappy changes, nap time and longevity, and what our son has eaten, along with photos to show the activities he's been engaging in. This is so important for us, and reminds us that our son is being well looked after.
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Review from Gemma O (Mother of Child) published on 24 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son joined the nursery 2 months ago and he absolutely loves it. The care and time taken to make sure he was settled in ok was amazing and meant to much to us as a family. The staff go out of their way to be friendly and make sure all the children have so much fun, care and attention. Such a lovely
nursery couldn't recommend it enough.
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Review from Chris A (Father of Child) published on 9 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We sent our two children here - our son from 2018 and our daughter from 2021. Both were quite young when they started (about 7 months old) and stayed right through until starting school. We started at Young Sussex as it was round the corner from our house but stayed with them even after we moved further
away. YS was great for our kids. They made some great friends and really developed over their time there. I really appreciated the way that the teachers always took time to give clear feedback on their day. We regularly received positive and developmental feedback. In particular I'd call out two staff members in particular for the care and attention they gave our kids. Strongly recommended.
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team were great at helping my daughter get settled in after she moved setting aged three. She's been very happy at Yooung Sussex, and we've been really pleased with her development over the past months as the team has helped her get ready for school. We really rate her keyworker and all the other
carers in the room. The managers are always friendly and helpful, and the setting as a whole has a family feel - I get the impression they all like and support each other and work well as a team, which is great. My younger child also attends the nursery now and has been well supported as he has settled in. Children are appreciated and cared for as individuals. Definitely recommend the nursery.
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Review from P C (Father of Child) published on 28 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has had a lovely few years being cared for by the team at Young Sussex. She is always excited to go and see what new activities she will be doing each day. We would like to thank all the team for the support and fun we have had. A very positive experience. Kind regards.
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Review from Tim W (Father of Child) published on 13 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter attended Young Sussex this past year for two mornings a week. She has thoroughly enjoyed her time there and will miss everyone, although she will hopefully be continuing her friendships outside of nursery. The staff are always so friendly and caring and often give us feedback on her day.
Her key person in particular is a credit to the nursery and has made us feel very comfortable about her development. Would wholeheartedly recommend Young Sussex!
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Review from Candice D (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son went to Young Sussex Nursery Hove just after the age of 1 and was cared for and nurtured through the different rooms to ensure he was happy and supported throughout. The staff at the nursery all provided a personal touch which we really liked. We also enjoyed getting daily updates and photos
via the app so we felt really involved in what they were doing. The staff provide so much support and provide great activities which can often get the whole family involved. Being able to swap days to non-nursery days (such as being on holiday) meant you weren’t wasting money which was a lovely touch. We only left due to moving out of Hove and definitely miss all there!
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Review from Heather T (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves Young Sussex. She has been going since September 2023. The staff helped her settle in, which she did very quickly.
My daughter loves playing in the garden and exploring new things.
All the staff are really friendly and helpful.
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Review from Sadie S (Mother of Child) published on 31 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Young Sussex Hove has been the most amazing nursery from the moment my son joined.
My son has always suffered from separation anxiety from a young age but when he started the nursery his anxiety got better with time. The staff kept me updated on his progress and always made me and my son feel at ease.
Two years on and my son is leaving Young Sussex and joining reception, myself and my partner are forever grateful for all the care, professionalism and hard work they have provided and will be missed not just by our son but by us too!
Highly recommended nursery!
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Review from Ketan G (Father of Child) published on 12 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son joined this nursery in October 2020 (age 18 months) and our experience so far has been pretty good. My son loves going to the nursery, enjoys his time there and comes back happy every day. He has learnt so much while at the nursery including speaking his first words and his communication has
developed so much after going to this nursery. The staff at the nursery is very communicative, open and provides as much information as possible during the handovers. I am especially impressed with the management of the nursery with communications and flexibility. It's good to know that our son is in safe hands at this nursery and makes us very reassured and confident about his time there. Definitely recommend it to parents of young kids. Thank you.
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Review from Jade G (Mother of Child) published on 16 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Young Sussex Nursery since he was 5 months old.
We spent so long agonising over the perfect nursery, especially at such a young age. I have nothing but good things to say about the team and space. The manager is particularly receptive to any issues, great at communication and has
been a massive support to our family multiple times. The activities are varied, the children are happy and the team care.
Three staff members are great room leaders and appreciate all their guidance and care for my son. He starts school in September and we will massively miss this team. Thank you.
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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our two-and-a-half-year-old daughter moved from another nursery to be closer to the local school. We have been so impressed with the induction process, communication via the app regarding food and activities, the range of daily activities and things to do and the wonderful staff in general. She is so
happy and asks to go on her non-nursery days. In terms of practical things, they offer flexibility in hours with early starts that coincide with the local school's breakfast clubs. We have been so happy with our experiences and would 100% recommend it.
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Review from J J (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 11-month-old son started at Young Sussex two weeks ago and I have been so pleased with how well he's settled. The staff have gone above and beyond to make sure he's comforted and he's had lots of cuddles whilst he finds his feet. When I collect him he's smiling and gives big smiles at all the staff
as we leave. He's very comfortable in the space and has been napping brilliantly. I've been so encouraged by how well he's got into the swing of things. The staff are so caring and considerate and you get a really thorough update on collection and throughout the day. The children in the room all seem happy and content and it's a lovely atmosphere. I can't recommend Young Sussex highly enough. Management have been really supportive, welcoming and straightforward to deal with which is wonderful. They've taken a lot of the stress out of this new transition for us as a family.
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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Young Sussex have been brilliant with our child, who started in autumn 2022. The staff are very caring, supportive and interested, and the facilities are great. We couldn't have asked for a better start to our child's nursery care.
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Review from Barbara S (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended Young Sussex Hove and I cannot stress enough how excellent all of the staff is. My little one created an excellent bond with all of her teachers and I could definitely see on a daily basis how much her skills improved by attending nursery. All of the teachers are extremely knowledgeable
and caring. Plus they ensure to keep parents always updated on the child's development and milestones. I would recommend Young Sussex Hove to any parent who is looking for outstanding care of their children.
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started nursery at Young Sussex (Hove) in September. We have been so pleased with how quickly she settled and how much she enjoys her time there.
The staff are wonderful and so creative with the activities they do with the children. You can really tell that they enjoy their jobs and have
a lot of fun with the children. I love seeing all the updates and photos of what they have been up to!
I've been very impressed with the communication and also the flexibility the nursery offers. Everyone has been so helpful - it's been such a brilliant experience for us all.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.619)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.619) out of 10 for Young Sussex 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 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 12 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 4.937 for Young Sussex Nursery (Hove) is calculated as follows: ( (133 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 142 Ratings = 4.937
  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 4.682 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Young Sussex Nursery (Hove) is based on 12 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 88 number of registered child places is 17.6. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 17.6 = 0.682
  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 Young Sussex Nursery (Hove)

What is the Age Range of Children that Young Sussex Nursery (Hove) accepts?

Young Sussex Nursery (Hove) accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Young Sussex Nursery (Hove) Open?

Young Sussex Nursery (Hove) is open: Monday 07:45-18:00, Tuesday 07:45-18:00, Wednesday 07:45-18:00, Thursday 07:45-18:00, Friday 07:45-18:00.

How many Children does Young Sussex Nursery (Hove) have capacity for?

Young Sussex Nursery (Hove) has capacity for a total of 88 Children.

How far is Young Sussex Nursery (Hove) to the centre of Hove?

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

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