Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham)

302 Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6BA
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9.8 96 Reviews
  • Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham), Shoreham-by-Sea
Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham) provides a caring, happy and secure learning environment for children to learn, socialise and develop.

The nursery and its team of staff have over 30 years of experience in delivering high-quality, flexible childcare while offering parents value for money.

During their time at Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham), children can learn and play in a fun, safe and stimulating environment, while having the opportunity to enjoy an all-weather outdoor play area and access to a range of facilities including music groups, yoga and cookery classes. With Buckingham Park at the nursery's doorstep, all age groups also benefit from visits to the park to play and explore.

In 2018 and 2020 Young Sussex received the 'UK Top 20 Most Recommended Small Nursery Groups' Award. The nursery was rated 'Outstanding in all areas' in their most recent OFSTED inspection (March 2022).
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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.

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sarah Burt (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 12

Total Places for Children

  • 35

Age Range

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

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 (Shoreham) Reviews (96)

9.8

Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham) has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.760) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham) has 96 reviews.

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Review from Aimee B (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son went to Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham) after being with a childminder. The shift for him was quite difficult and he was often extremely emotional. Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham) ensured that my son was comforted and cared for, not only during this transition period but throughout his time at
nursery. The staff are extremely caring, energetic and practical (and very 'natural' - their interest in the children is not forced). They clearly demonstrate a keen interest to nurture and educate (over and above what's expected of them!). Yes, the nursery is small and looks a bit disorganised - do not let that fool you! This nursery is absolutely geared towards your child's development and my son is a testament to that. His development whilst being at this nursery is evidence of the ethos of this nursery - 'learning through play' and it works! My son now attends the Aldrington branch because of a house move but it only provides further endorsement of how pleased I am with the Young Sussex group.
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Review from Melanie C (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been so happy here. The care and attention from all the staff has been amazing. She is so ready for school now but was kept happy and inspired right to the end of her time. I really did think she would get bored but she loved Young Sussex to the end. The manager and my daughter's key
worker have been so consistently brilliant over the years. I cannot recommend this nursery enough. It has been really important to me that my girl was happy as her father and I work so much. Outstanding nursery.
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Review from V G (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham) is a nursery which can be trusted. I know that when I send my little boy, he is happy and content and stimulated in the right ways. He enjoys the activities and play and has made a lovely group of friends, which has only happened due to the love and nurturing that he
receives at this nursery.
His key worker is a credit to this establishment and made sure that my child is catered for in an individual way on the days he is there. I would be happy to recommend this nursery to my friends.
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Review from N M (Father of Child) published on 15 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has loved every minute at this nursery for the last three years. The facilities and range of activities continue to impress and surprise me and stimulate my daughter. The staff go 'above and beyond' every day, take a genuine interest in each child's development and are a real credit to the
nursery. Some how the catering manager gets my daughter to eat meals that she would turn her nose up at home! 10 out of 10!
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Review from Paul B (Father of Child) published on 14 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter enjoys nursery. The feedback I get is always detailed and applicable. The activities are well designed and thought out and the children get a lot of pleasure from them. We are very happy sending our child here.
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Review from Gemma K (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Young Sussex in December when she was 11 months old. She struggled to adjust at first but the nursery staff have been nothing but helpful in this transition. From encouraging me to call for an update during the day to always taking her for a cuddle when I leave. Even though she
still cries when I leave I know she enjoys her time at nursery, the staff have been lovely, supportive and caring. I think she is getting so much out of it. Her key worker is also great! She loves her.
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Review from J D (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so glad I was recommended Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham). My children couldn't be happier there. They go twice a week and I've watched them develop in confidence, social skills and general ability. I personally feel that this is because the staff remain consistent and continually provide a warm,
caring, nurturing environment. My children have such warm and touching bonds with their key worker but also the rest of the team. The team are also observant when as a parent you may be struggling or need advice or just a kind gesture or smile. I couldn't be happier.
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Review from Madeleine C (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Young Sussex for 18 months and has enjoyed her time with the staff. She has just made the transition to the older room without any fuss, showing that all the staff are happy, approachable and caring. My experience over the last 4 years (with son previously) has been nothing but
great and would highly recommend it. They have lots of activities they organise and arrange for others to come in from outside the nursery to teach the children. From yoga, music groups or animals being brought in.
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Review from K D (Father of Child) published on 5 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience of Young Sussex has been nothing short of brilliant. The staff are friendly and warm. The facilities and activities are engaging and varied, and feedback is freely available. The Tapestry app is also fantastic.
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Review from Kirsty D (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been coming to Young Sussex for just over a year now, he is very happy and settled and fully enjoys his time here. All the staff are very friendly and approachable, I would highly recommend Young Sussex to anyone looking for a nursery.
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Review from Catrine P (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We chose Young Sussex because we were very impressed with the friendly and welcoming staff when we first looked round. We find the intimate environment is good for our quieter child. The staff at Young Sussex are all friendly and experienced. Overall, we are happy and feel that our child is in safe
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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Young Sussex is a nursery like no other. Both of our daughters love attending and are reaching their milestones with help of all of the staff. We are always made to feel welcome. The staff are brilliant with the children.
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Review from Coralie G (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has just moved from the baby room to the toddler room. The taster sessions were a great step to her moving and made it a lot nicer experience. She seems to have settled in nicely and the staff have been really sensitive to a potentially scary experience.
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Review from Claire M (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery that offers fantastic care and development. Our daughter loves the nursery and the extracurricular things they provide like yoga, forest school and visits from the fire brigade are an absolute bonus.
The leadership is strong and all staff are professional and loving with children
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Review from Angus M (Father of Child) published on 3 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my boys have thrived here. They come home full of stories about what they've been up to. When they walk in, they are greeted by name by every member of staff and we love watching them hang up their coats and wonder in and get stuck in. The staff have always listened and taken it seriously if we
have told them something, for example, that one of them was upset or whatever. I can't praise the place enough.
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Review from Matt T (Father of Child) published on 25 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I found the nursery helped develop interpersonal skills. Every time I come to the nursery I get feedback from my son's day at the nursery. I feel that all the staff are very much involved with my son's development. The location of the nursery is great and my son is always excited to go which is the
best recommendation.
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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so pleased that my daughter has been attending Young Sussex since she was 11 months old. Her key worker has helped my daughter develop into a fun, confident and independent young lady and ready for big school in September. I cannot thank all the staff enough for the love and care they show my
daughter, and the positive encouragement they offer at all times, both to me, my daughter and our family. I will miss them all when my daughter leaves in September.
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Review from Lauren A (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had children attending Young Sussex for 3 years. All the staff are amazing, I walk away after drop off and know they will have an amazing time. Every time I pick my children up I get a fantastic detailed description of their day, what they have done and enjoyed, makes great conversation on the
care journey home to discuss their day.
All the staff are fantastic, I couldn't recommend them highly enough!!
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Review from Heidi H (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has been at the above nursery for nearly 2 years and he has enjoyed every minute. The staff turnover is very low, which I think is a good sign. The nursery liaises with me as the parent frequently about my son's development etc. The lunches and snacks provided are great - healthy and varied.
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Review from Johanna G (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent communicated- emails, newsletter and pick-u and drop off. Lots of creative play and learning/education, caring and warm staff. Excellent activities!
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.760)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.760) out of 10 for Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 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 4.985 for Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham) is calculated as follows: ( (130 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.985
  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 4.775 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham) 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 = 3.775
    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 35 number of registered child places is 7, which has been reached with 11 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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Meet the Team (1)

Sarah

Sarah Burt

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 1992

After completing my childcare qualification, I worked as a residential matron at a private school, then briefly at a nursery before working in a high street bank. I joined Young Sussex in May 1992 to help set up and manage the new Shoreham nursery.


I later became an NVQ Assessor, helping many of the staff through their NVQ2 and 3s, before ultimately completing my Level 5 in Leadership and Management in 2016.


I have lived in Southwick and Shoreham all my life and still live locally. I have had a lifelong involvement in the Brownies and Guides, but having retired from an active role, I now spend my time on my many crafts such as crocheting and card making!

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