Co-op Childcare Sussex

Childcare Centre, Southern Ring Road, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9BT
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9.8 97 Reviews
  • Co-op Childcare Sussex, Brighton
Ofsted rating for Co-op's Sussex Nursery is Outstanding (July 2023)

At Co-op Childcare Sussex they stay engaged with lots of activities from bike school to PE lessons to phonics activities. There's lots of diverse ways for your child to stay engaged and learn at their nursery. They also encourage children with brothers or sisters at nursery to take part in 'Sibling Diaries', a chance for siblings to spend time together and for nursery practitioners to share their experiences with parents/carers.

They have an app called ParentZone which will keep all parents/carers updated on how their little one is getting on, from photos of their day, meals eaten and assessments.

They are big on safety which is why all their staff are paediatric first aid trained and they have 5 Little Pioneers who help to share the Co-op Childcare's core values with their children.

They also have growing areas for food which they also eat as well as having regular visits to their local care home.

At Co-op Childcare Sussex, they house 5 spacious rooms catering for children from 3 months - 5 years with the latest technology, including interactive whiteboards and age-appropriate resources. Outside it has an adventure garden with tunnels, water play, slides, bike tracks and planting area.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Jessica Moore (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 39

Total Places for Children

  • 101

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • (0-2) Full Day £83.00 / Half Day £43.25
    (2-3) Full Day £79.00 / Half Day £41.25
    (3-5) Full Day £69.75 / Half Day £37.25

  • Short Day (8am-6pm) and School Day (9am-3pm) offered.
    Government funding accepted

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • Parking available

Co-op Childcare Sussex Reviews (97)

9.8

Co-op Childcare Sussex has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.803) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Co-op Childcare Sussex has 97 reviews.

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Review from Ryan B (Father of Child) published on 27 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son is extremely happy at the nursery. The site is excellent and brilliantly looked after and the staff are wonderful. We get the real sense that our son is well cared for and treated as part of the family. The enthusiasm with which staff speak about his progress and participation reflects how committed
they are to his development and the quality of his experience there. I would happily recommend the nursery to anyone :)
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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are so personal always creating time for a chat and update and putting the children first, forming firm bonds that have aided their development. The nursery has a lovely outdoor space which was vital to me for my children. They always safeguard appropriately, ensuring who picks up and that
they are approved. The food is varied and healthy, allowing for my exposure to different foods. Words can't describe how much of a relief it was finding a nursery that's so accommodating and child/family focused, really puts my mind at ease.
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Review from L A (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery. Really caring and helpful staff who provide good feedback and can manage individual requests. Great indoor and outdoor play areas. Little one likes the food. Really feel like she's cared for and enjoys being there.
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Review from I R (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff is so helpful, kind, caring and supportive. We have been very fortunate to have a place for our second child here. My older one was struggling with her language and behaviour when we move to England, but the coop staff made a huge impact on her and we were very grateful for it. Thank you a
lot for all your hard work!
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Review from Alice H (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a lovely nursery! So happy our son goes here, he absolutely loves his time each week. The staff are amazing and also go above and beyond. All so so friendly and we are always kept well informed with everything.
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Review from Leo G (Father of Child) published on 22 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children have been always happy in this nursery, they love it! The staff is really great, they manage well all the activities and they know how to engage the children!
The place is always clean and they have a lot of resources at hand for the little ones to enjoy!
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Review from M P (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Nursery and its staff are truly exceptional. Throughout every challenge we've faced, whether it was settling in, sickness, or welcoming a new baby. The support we've received has been outstanding. The facilities are top notch, clean, well maintained and welcoming, with spacious outdoor areas that
continue to improve. The care and activities provided to our little one on a weekly basis are thoughtful, creative, and full of love. I can only speak in the highest regard for everyone working there. They consistently go above and beyond. We also appreciate how well informed we are about updates and changes, activities and learning they do, which is incredibly important to us. We are so grateful for the wonderful care and attention our child receives at this nursery.
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Review from Ciara M (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter absolutely loves going to nursery. The staff are utterly wonderful and she often doesn’t want to come home! We are so glad that we chose Little Pioneers. I truly feel like my little one is in very safe hands there.
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Review from Charlotte K (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery had a recent Ofsted rating of Outstanding and it shows. The staff are lovely and welcoming, my children go in happily and have lots to tell me at the end of the day. We get daily updates and handovers upon collection. The app posts weekly observations with photos and suggestions of things
we can do at home to help development. My children have both flourished, making friendships, refining their fine and gross motor skills, developed their language and knowledge covering lots of exciting topics which the children help set. The two outdoor garden spaces are large, and well catered for the different stages of development with lots of toys including slides, sandpit and trikes to play with. The food is great for dietary requirements including veganism which was a big plus point for us. I would recommend this nursery to anyone who wants their child to learn in a safe, fun, thriving environment.
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Review from V S (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love this nursery! Our little one is always so happy when we pick him up and has so much fun. The fact that the nursery is equipped with excellent professionals and good material for playtime surely is the reason for this. We as parents also feel supported, as we all work closely whenever
a concern arises with our son. We found that the advice from his key person has been really invaluable.
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Review from Eva E (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a fantastic nursery! The facilities are top notch and the staff so warm and welcoming. Everything is taken care of, from nutritious meals to provision of nappies and suncream so all you need to worry about is how much fun your little one is having with the range of activities that are always on
the agenda. The outdoor space is also fab and really fun for children to explore. I’d highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at this nursery in the ladybird's room in September last year, he is absolutely thriving and it’s such an exciting part of our day checking the app to see what he has been up to each day. The staff are fantastic, all so knowledgeable and easy to chat with. His relationship with his key
worker as well as the other adults in his room is so lovely. I’ve loved the stay-and-play days they’ve done where we’ve had the opportunity to join in on activities. I’d definitely recommend it to other parents in the area.
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Review from Roz G (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An absolutely wonderful nursery, really can’t praise it highly enough. The staff show a genuine care of the children and oversee a wide range of fun and educational activities every day. The communication is second to none, not only on a day-to-day level (food, naps etc.), but also on a wider level
from nursery management. Both my daughters have attended full-time and always go in with a big smile on their faces and come home full of stories about all the brilliant things they’ve got up to. They couldn’t be happier. The food is fantastic too.
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Review from Summer E (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Not a bad word to say about the nursery, my son is always having the time of his life when I come to collect him. The staff are so welcoming and lovely and my son's communication and knowledge get better every time he comes home, highly recommend!
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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, all the staff are lovely and helpful. My little boy loves it here especially as the nursery has a great outdoor space and when they can’t go outdoors they bring the outdoors inside with fun activities. My son has grown so much as a little person since being here. Thank you all!
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Review from J T (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Co-op Sussex is an excellent nursery with dedicated staff and great facilities. Our children have been very happy here. There is much to commend it: a varied menu that can be tailored to a child’s needs, clean and spacious rooms, and outdoor play areas with a range of activities. The management is quick
to respond to any inquiries.
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Review from S R (Father of Child) published on 5 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are extremely happy and impressed with the Co-op Childcare Sussex Nursery. The staff are extremely kind and caring, very responsive and supportive, and clearly take great pride in providing the best possible experience to the children in their care. The food options are fresh and very desirable for
the children whilst remaining healthy and nutritious. The feedback from all staff members is prompt and supportive, and they are really encouraging for us as first-time parents. We would highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for childcare.
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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Would recommend this nursery to friends and family, have always felt very welcomed by the staff. The environment feels safe and great communication with the room staff members. My son has always been happy to go to nursery and can’t wait to hear about his next adventures!
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Review from Sinead M (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’ve had some bad experiences with nurseries in the past for my older child, however, our Co-op nursery has been absolutely fantastic in every sense of the word. The staff have built a genuine connection with my son and appreciate him for all of his cheeky and charming ways. They’ve helped him in so
many ways socially and cognitively. I love that they don’t have any screens so there’s no leaving children watching cartoons, every activity is engaging and developmentally appropriate. I also love that they try to limit plastic toys and follow a Montessori approach. The setting of the nursery is incredible with a lovely foyer for parents to sit in and an amazing garden. I’ve always felt heard and supported and that my child’s best interest has always been valued. My child has made amazing memories for a lifetime here and I can’t fault them in the slightest!
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Review from I b (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find this to be an excellent nursery which has exceeded my expectations many times. They pay close attention to all the types of individual needs of the children and check in with the parents whenever needed. They have a nice outdoor area with many toys and many activities and resources in the rooms.
In the preschool, they have a timetable, and structured learning-through-play activities as well as free play time, and they even start reading and writing. They provide written feedback frequently and verbal feedback daily. The office and room staff are all highly professional, competent and approachable in my experience. It is true that it may be slightly expensive compared to other places, but I think this is because the quality is very high and they provide everything you need such as nappies, food and sun cream. The reviews on this site seem to have improved over time so it seems that in the past few years they have improved the nursery, also in terms of looking after the staff.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.803)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.803) out of 10 for Co-op Childcare Sussex 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 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 17 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 4.961 for Co-op Childcare Sussex is calculated as follows: ( (195 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 203 Ratings = 4.961
  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 4.842 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Co-op Childcare Sussex is based on 17 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 101 number of registered child places is 20.2. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.2 = 0.842
  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 (2)

Jess

Jess Moore

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hello, and welcome to Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Sussex.

Gabby

Gabby Farci

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Hello, and welcome to Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Sussex.

Frequently Asked Questions about Co-op Childcare Sussex

What is the Age Range of Children that Co-op Childcare Sussex accepts?

Co-op Childcare Sussex accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Co-op Childcare Sussex Open?

Co-op Childcare Sussex is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Co-op Childcare Sussex have capacity for?

Co-op Childcare Sussex has capacity for a total of 101 Children.

How far is Co-op Childcare Sussex to the centre of Brighton?

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

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