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 Emily A (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started Young Sussex at 10 months (she’s now 4.5 yrs) and my son at 6 months, they both love the nursery and I cannot praise them enough. They are accommodating, friendly and the environment is home from home making my return to work so much easier. They’ve had a great start to their education
and if it wasn’t for starting school then we wouldn’t be leaving!
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Review from Carmen P (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Young Sussex at Dyke Road for the last four years and we couldn’t be happier. All the team in Cubs, Tigers and Lions have been absolutely fantastic and help her during all the stages of her development. We have always felt happy to leave her there and she has always really enjoyed
her time there with all the friends she has made there. We definitely made the right decision 4 years ago.
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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I recently made the tough decision to move my son's nursery. We are fortunate to live in Brighton where there is no shortage of options but with options, comes the challenge to find the right place.
Knowing that this nursery will likely see him through to his school days, I feel the weight of responsibility.
I was immediately impressed with Young Sussex (from carers to the office team) and after a thorough tour, decided this would be his nursery for the foreseeable.
He joined a month ago and already has come on leaps and bounds with his speech. His key person is always there with a smile to welcome him in (as are all of the wonderful ladies that work at Young Sussex) and I can honestly say that, even though he hasn't been at the nursery for long, I would recommend to anyone. They are professional, fun, kind, caring and attentive. All the qualities you want from someone who is looking after your precious one while you go off to earn a crust!
Thank you Young Sussex, we look forward to the future!
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Review from Sylvia L (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My third child is at Young Sussex and it’s still a fantastic nursery. My daughter is very happy and settled in quickly. Her keyworker is absolutely lovely and my little girl talks about her even on non-nursery days.
My other two children, who are now 8 and 6 have lovely memories of Young Sussex and
love dropping their sister off in the morning.
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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so pleased we chose Young Sussex for our daughter. We really appreciate the handovers each day, it helps us to feel more connected.
We also appreciate the regular photos on Tapestry, we enjoy looking through these and seeing our daughter's achievements and what she's been doing each day.
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have developed a positive relationship with our daughter's key worker too which has been so important to us.
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Review from E L (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son's key worker is amazing as is the nursery. When he started last year, he'd never been away from me before, the nursery made sure he had plenty of settling in sessions and kept me updated throughout the day. Over a year later, we've both made friends at the nursery. He's learning every day whilst
enjoying all the unique activities/rooms the nursery offers and I leave him each day knowing he's in the best hands.
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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Young Sussex since she was 10 months old and always loved coming to nursery. The staff are always helpful and knowledgeable and have helped my daughter's development from baby through to toddler. She has always struggled with food and the staff have been so patient and encouraging
with her. I would thoroughly recommend Young Sussex.
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Review from Antonia B (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has settled in really well and we are really happy with every aspect of the nursery. They provide a diverse range of activities throughout the day and show genuine care and kindness to all the children.
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Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves nursery. She has many friends and the staff give a warm, safe space.
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Review from Stephen D (Father of Child) published on 3 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Plenty of staff, all very positive and happy. My daughter has really come out of her shell and is clearly finding her time here very positive. I have not had any reason for concern and am very happy we chose to bring her to Young. Thank you to you all. Have a great Christmas.
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Review from Rob W (Father of Child) published on 2 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter adores both the nursery and the girls who take care of her. She has also formed strong relationships with other children which I believe is from the nursery helping her to be confident and outgoing.
The nursery is the only place also where she is guaranteed to eat properly which we are
extremely thankful for.
All in all, we are very happy to have chosen Young Sussex for her to grow in.
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Review from Ewelina (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter joined the nursery when she was 1 and attended for over 2.5 years. Young Sussex Brighton provides a very professional childcare and yet all the staff are very friendly and approachable. I very much appreciated regular daily updates, an online journal where we could see what she was up to
as well as the parents evenings. She has learned a lot throughout the time she's spent with her key persons, her friends and all the nursery staff. She felt very comfortable there and we were all sad when she had to leave the nursery. The long opening hours are also a plus for working parents.
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Review from Abbey S (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My youngest child left Young Sussex Dyke Road in August 2018 and we were both sad to say goodbye. She connected so fantastically with the teachers and they had so much love for her. Even when I dropped her off screaming, I knew she'd be showered with attention and comfort and would settle quickly. This
is the first time in 6 years I haven't had a child in YS or waiting to go to YS and I feel like a part of me is missing! We absolutely love the nursery and could not recommend it more.
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Review from Sally P (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been very pleased with Young Sussex nurseries. All the staff are lovely and it has been excellent preparation for my daughter starting school. We love that you can swap days around and attend extra sessions. The outdoor play area is my children’s favourite thing about the nursery.
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Review from Rosa (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter spent three years at the nursery and we could not have been happier. She has had great care in a stimulating, friendly, and loving environment. The staff are wonderful and the flexibility around organising sessions has been extremely helpful.
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Review from Jenny T (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy went to Young Sussex for a year and absolutely loved it! Everyone was so friendly and reassuring that I was never worried about leaving him. He would come home full of new songs, words and chatting about all the friends he had made. I would definitely recommend this nursery, the only
reason we left was because we moved away from the area.
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Review from Nikki J (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter spent over 1.5 years at Young Sussex Dyke Road and was very happy there. She had great key workers who looked out for her and always gave me regular updates on how she was getting on, both when picking her up each day as well as through the Tapestry online journal. I really valued having
the 7 am start option which I used a lot and also liked having the ability to do swap days which allowed me to be more flexible when needed.
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Review from Ian G (Father of Child) published on 19 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our girls love going to Young Sussex and it has really helped fuel their development. The staff are great and make sure they have a busy and fun day. Always happy to help and a good support for us.
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Review from Chloe B (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended Young Sussex for a year and a half and had the best time there. She loved the staff and all the activities which she got to take part in. Her confidence and range of skills were very much expanded by attending this nursery.
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Review from Roisin T (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Young Sussex from the age of 5 - 20 months. He has been so well looked after and really enjoyed his time there - it's been great to see pictures and videos of him playing. This, combined with the flexibility they offer (extended days, swaps for holidays, additional days), has made
it a fantastic nursery that we are very sorry to leave.
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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.

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