Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton)

191-193 Dyke Road, Hove BN3 1TL
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  • Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton), Hove
Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton) is an OFSTED Outstanding nursery (June 2022) with an experienced and qualified staff team who put the children’s happiness, well-being and safety first.

The children learn and have fun in a stimulating, friendly and loving environment benefiting from a wide choice of resources and activities such as music groups, yoga and cookery classes.

Being a large converted family house, the nursery has a homely feel with large interconnecting rooms and two spacious outdoor play areas.

The nursery offers flexible childcare with half-day, school day and full-day options. Session swaps and the option to book extra sessions add further flexibility. Care is available term-time or full-time.

Free Early Learning Funding is available for 3 and 4-year-olds (15 hours universal/30 hours if eligible) as well as eligible 2-year-olds (15 hours).

Young Sussex received the 2018 and 2020 Award: Top 20 Nursery Group Award for ‘Most Recommended Small Nursery Groups' in the UK.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Daniela Rae (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 34

Total Places for Children

  • 91

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 07:00-19:00
    Tuesday 07:00-19:00
    Wednesday 07:00-19:00
    Thursday 07:00-19:00
    Friday 07:00-19:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton) Reviews (128)

9.9

Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.939) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton) has 128 reviews.

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Review from Caroline T (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My family has recently moved to Brighton and so my daughter moved from her previous nursery at age 3. I was worried about the transition for her, but Young Sussex were welcoming, knowledgeable and have been so supportive to us as a family. Our daughter had settled in so well and it's lovely to watch
her go in confident and calm every morning. I trust everyone who works here and would highly recommend it for any other families.
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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Young Sussex is a really wonderful nursery and special place for children to grow up. Our daughter (now four) has been there since she was one and we have watched her grow into a confident, caring and funny little girl. The staff are amazing, gentle and patient and consistent, providing that supportive
and nurturing environment at each stage of development. The children have so many opportunities to develop interests through all of the activities and play. The outside space is fantastic, our daughter loves the garden and any opportunity to play in the mud kitchen! Communication with the staff is brilliant and feels like a partnership, they are so considered and really care for the needs of the children.
Our son (one) has recently started and he loves nursery too, it is wonderful to see the bonds he is forming with the staff already. We are moving out of the area, so sadly leaving but we are so grateful to Young Sussex for the wonderful start they have given our children.
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Review from Mathilde C (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Young Sussex is an excellent nursery. Our daughter started there at 10 months and had a very gentle start (for both her and us). She grew up there, running in every morning and was always greeted kindly, by her name, by known member of staff. Her days were filled with great activities, amazing food
and we were updated all the way through.
Her progress and needs were often discussed and we had informal chat about her day every day.
We, unfortunately, had to change nursery after we moved away but would have loved to keep her there until school.
Now we have another nursery to compare, we can definitely say that Young Sussex made our daughter feel happy and special on a daily basis.
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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An absolutely wonderful nursery, my son attended since he was 12 months and has just left to start reception. He had the best experience at Young Sussex and has flourished into a confident and curious boy.
The staff are caring, nurturing and cater to each child's needs. You really build a relationship
with the team who have all been there a long time which is testament to a great team.
They have lots of space indoors and out and the separate baby garden is really nice.
The opening hours and flexibility of attendance was a huge benefit to us.
We are looking forward to sending our youngest soon and seeing everyone again.
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Review from Martina M (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been in Young Sussex for two years and it's been a pleasure. Amazing management and staff are very well trained.
My daughter was very shy at the beginning of first year she was struggling in making friends and was very shy to talk the staff worked so hard to help my daughter and within
very short time my daughter started to be confident in talking , making friends and taking part in group activities. Thank you YoungSussex team .
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Review from Ellie T (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A great nursery (our daughter has been to 4!) good staff retention which is important to us, and really big spaces indoors and outdoors for the kids. Very welcoming and professional staff and lots of fun activities.
Our daughter was very happy there.
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Review from A L (Father of Child) published on 21 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our children have attend Young Sussex in Brighton, so we have been involved with the school for more than 5 years. It has been a fantastic experience from beginning to end. We joined after a complex experience with our first nursery, and were welcomed with constant kindness, compassion and professionalism.
Both our children had a wonderful time, building close bonds with teachers, who rapidly became key figures in their emotional development and learning. I genuinely cannot recommend the school highly enough. We even moved out of the city and continued to take our children into Brighton so they could still attend Young Sussex. Management have been especially important in our journey, deftly navigating funding changes, the COVID experience and all the challenges the Early Years sector faces in the UK. A special place. There were a lot of happy tears on our last day...
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Review from G P (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care! Our daughter has progressed massively at Young Sussex because of the nurturing environment here. She is well cared for, entertained and encouraged to grown and develop. Thanks for your kindness to our daughter.
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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been so happy with my child's progress and development since starting at Young Sussex. It was nerve wrecking bringing her here for the first time- she is our first child and we didn't know what to expect- but from the moment she started, we have all been made to feel so welcome and at ease. My
child's key worker has developed an amazing relationship with my child, and she just loves her! We couldn't recommend YS more highly. The activities and ideas they come up with is so inspiring. My child is thriving.
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has settled so well into the nursery after a tricky start. I love seeing all the activities she gets involved in. We are so pleased we chose Young Sussex.
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Review from Stephen B (Father of Child) published on 12 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter absolutely flourished at Young Sussex Nursery and loved her time there. All of the staff are genuinely wonderful - helpful, kind and patient with the children, we felt they were both being looked after so brilliantly that we didn't worry at all about her when we dropped her off. Young Sussex
is also a lovely space with the kids spending plenty of time outdoors and encouraged to participate in a wide range of activities. I couldn't recommend it highly enough!
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Review from Liz H (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children attended Young Sussex. They both flourished there and think back on their time with fond memories. The staff are wonderful. Very nurturing and caring. Drop-offs can be tricky, and staff were always understanding and would call later to let me know my child had settled. There were
lots of activities, story times and a nice garden to play in. But the main thing was that I felt like my children were being well looked after and were safe. In all our time there, there was one incident when my daughter had put a stone up her nose. The nursery called straightaway.
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Review from P M (Father of Child) published on 26 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our two boys joined Young Sussex Nursery aged 2 and 3. We had moved to the area and therefore had to transfer nursery. The team at Young Sussex gave us such piece of mind that our boys were looked after and invested in educationally, whilst we both were busy working parents. I like many things about
the nursery. Highlights include the great space available, in and out, and the depth of resources the team can turn to physically to undertake educational sessions. The longevity of the management team and the staff in a competitive industry also speaks volumes. Young Sussex provided our family with a brilliant start and then confidence our children now have in all areas has supported a great start at school. This is an outstanding nursery environment in Brighton.
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Review from Jo F (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended the Young Sussex Dyke Road site for the past 3 and a half years and has flourished. He has formed strong friendships and is developmentally doing very well and that is due to the care and support he has been given by all the staff at Young Sussex.
I cannot recommend this nursery enough-
my daughter attended the Hove site a few years ago and we were equally impressed.
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Review from Lisa M (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter went to Young Sussex from the age of 11 months until she left to go to primary school this September.
We cannot have asked for a better nursery for our daughter to develop, learn and make new friends. She is a quietly confident child, takes a while to get to know a situation and they
really helped bring her out of her shell from the very beginning and at every transition to the next group.
Every single member of staff has been a pleasure to speak to, they always have time for feedback on the day and if you have any questions.
It's a very nurturing environment and it feels very organised and well run. They were really flexible as well if we ever needed extra days and the swap days for holidays were also really helpful.
I would recommend this nursery to anyone, and have no doubt your child will be well cared for and settle in in no time at all. We will miss it very much!
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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So far we are very satisfied with the experience and the way our child learns at this wonderful nursery! We hope it will continue to be as beautiful and good! My daughter is very happy here!
Do not hesitate to bring your children to this "big family".
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Review from Alexandra S (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has had a fantastic time at Young Sussex since starting at the beginning of the year. The range of activities provided has not only brought her joy but has supported her development and I've seen her thrive in this environment. We are very happy with our choice of nursery and we can't wait
to see what she gets up to next term!
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Review from Jason M (Father of Child) published on 20 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Young Sussex has been marvellous for my daughter and previously my son! They are lovely professional people with attention to detail, nothing is too much trouble, they have good communication systems in place, and strive to improve if needed, highly recommended for great child care and learning.
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Review from R C (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Young Sussex is a fantastic nursery and I never fail to recommend it to new parents locally. The environment is so nurturing for children and parents! My son has had a wonderful start there. The staff are absolutely brilliant, I'm really happy with the space and the range of activities offered to children.
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Review from Mary W (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended Young Sussex Nursery Brighton from January 2021 to September 2023. I could not be happier with his experience at Young Sussex and I am so glad I chose this nursery for him. The staff have been incredible throughout, so nurturing, kind and unwavering in their support for him and all of
his needs. I have always felt heard and respected by the team and felt reassured leaving him in their capable hands. The food was always great and the kids spend a lot of time playing outdoors, which I love! My son always came home having had a fun day with lots to tell me about. He made some lovely friends at nursery and I believe all the staff contributed to boosting his confidence and allowing him to express himself and feel safe. I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough. Thank you to everyone at Young Sussex for giving him an amazing start to early years life!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.939)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.939) out of 10 for Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton) 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 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.939 for Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton) is calculated as follows: ( (216 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 228 Ratings = 4.939
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton) is based on 19 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 91 number of registered child places is 18.2, which has been reached with 19 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Daniela

Daniela Rae

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2007

After leaving school, I studied Health & Social Care, knowing that I wanted a career helping people. This included a placement in a nursery, which I loved, and I’ve not looked back since!


For ten years, I worked my way up in a local nursery to be their Deputy Manager. I was also working with children aged 3-16 in a Women’s Refuge Project (now RISE). In 2007, I joined Young Sussex as Deputy Manager and was promoted to Nursery Manager in early 2012.


As a manager, I enjoy being on the frontline and having that initial and lasting contact with parents. As a parent of two children who also attended Young Sussex, I feel I can relate to parents starting at the nursery, empathise with their situation and help them throughout their child’s time at nursery.

Frequently Asked Questions about Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton)

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

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

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

Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton) is open: Monday 07:00-19:00, Tuesday 07:00-19:00, Wednesday 07:00-19:00, Thursday 07:00-19:00, Friday 07:00-19:00.

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

Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton) has capacity for a total of 91 Children.

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

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

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