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 Fiona C (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is the original velcro baby, having never left my side his whole life. We live 100s of miles from our families, so have never really had anyone else around. I was sure I would have to give up work to look after him full time as I couldn't ever imagine him settling anywhere.
I was so wrong!
The management were (and still are) ever so patient with my incessant phone calls and questions, and each and every practitioner I have encountered has a real affection for the children in their care. My son's confidence has increased beyond belief, and I feel that this is celebrated by the nursery community.
He is cared for by an extremely skilled and passionate staff, in a truly beautiful surrounding. The nursery itself is stimulating and well designed. He enjoys healthy, home cooked meals and is well rested in the peaceful sleep areas throughout the day.
This is a very reasonably priced nursery for the outstanding experience offered. I cannot imagine sending my baby anywhere else.
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Review from Georgina (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at the nursery for almost 2 years now and absolutely loves it!
He has had 4 keyworkers so far and each has gone out of their way to really get to know him and create a strong bond to ensure he is comfortable when moving up through the rooms.
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Review from M D (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find this nursery to have very friendly staff and a lovely calm atmosphere. My child has been extremely happy here for the past year and a half. Staff will focus on the individual child's needs and development to help them achieve targets and goals willingly.
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Review from Carly (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has been wonderful for both of my daughters. My eldest left the pre-school happy, confident and prepared for school, in which she is now thriving both in her learning and socially, despite starting the school knowing no other children there. I believe the wonderful care, support and environment
in pre-school was a major factor in this smooth transition.


My youngest daughter adores nursery and talks about the caring staff and the lovely friends she has met there. There is always interesting and fun activities provided, an amazing garden to play in and wonderful food (in which she always has a second serving!).


The staff are so warm, friendly and caring and show genuine interest in each child. All the children are caring and respectful of each other which makes for a kind, considerate and safe environment for them to play together. I always feel like I am leaving my daughter in safe hands in a place where she is very happy to be.

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Review from Debra O (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy loves going to nursery. The staff are wonderful and the facilities outstanding! I have recommended the nursery to many friends.
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Review from Linzi S (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending this nursery for six months now and the staff there have been 100% amazing. They really supported him during his settling in, they always have a friendly smile on their face when we enter the room, the GH room which he is in always looks fantastic with age appropriate activities
for him to participate in. I am aware that my child can be very emotional but his outstanding key person always makes time to settle him down and makes time to reassure me as a parent.


My son loves coming to his nursery now, he will ask for his key person in the morning and when we get to there will run straight to the doors, into the office where the management team make time to greet myself and my son. My son suffers with medical needs which the nursery have been fantastic with, ensuring it is given to him at the correct time and all the paperwork’s are up to date. I love the fact myself and husband can view his progress from home now that his journal is always up to date online.

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Review from Alistair B (Father of Child) published on 1 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery provides an ideal environment for our child. It is a safe, supportive and nurturing environment with wonderful facilities and competent and caring staff allowing my wife and myself to feel confident that our child is well looked after and helped with their development through a diverse range
of stimulating activities.
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Review from Debbie (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has found it a bit difficult getting settled at nursery, his twin sister is completely fine but he is a bit upset to be away from his mum. The nursery staff have been really supportive and I feel that he is being very well cared for and will soon be settled.


The staff have been excellent,

friendly and professional. Thank you.
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Review from Amber (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had an amazing experience with the nursery right from me signing my son up to his time there now. I never felt awkward to ask silly questions or concerned about leaving him with the amazing girls there, I get full updates on his day and progress in learning new skills and developmentally stages.
Would highly recommend to others.
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Review from Becky (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery. Staff who really care. My son has a really special relationship with his key worker who really brings out the best in him and he loves going to nursery because of her - thank you !
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Review from Matt (Father of Child) published on 1 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely nursery and pre-school. Deserves its recent outstanding Ofsted report. Great, recently refurbished facilities indoors and outside, and attentive and communicative staff and management. Have had our son there from 2.5 (intend to keep him there till he starts primary at 4.5) and would thoroughly
recommend to other parents.
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Review from Ruth G (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery have been so great at settling my one year old. She is so happy there! Always greeted with a smile. Thank you.
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Review from Ope (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child is happy here and the outdoor space is great, the only downside is the inflexible timing and having to pay for bank holidays.
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Review from Kat (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic setting - amazing outdoor space which the children use all year round.


Nappies etc and meals are all provided which takes the stress away for busy parents. My daughter has dietary requirements and it seems no issue whatsoever as all the food is prepared fresh onsite. Also, the hours being

from 7.30-6.30 is fantastic. The nursery is purpose built and is always immaculately clean.


My daughter loves going, always has a lot to say about all the fun activities she has done each day. She also loves the fact the nursery has two rabbits and lots of IT equipment.


Friendly, professional staff.


Would highly recommend the nursery

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Review from Laura A (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery with great facilities and wonderful kind and caring staff. My children love it. I would definitely recommend it.
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Review from Liz (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely nursery with lovely facilities and great meals prepared fresh every day. My son has settled in extremely well and comes home happy and exhausted every day he goes.
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Review from Benjamin S (Father of Child) published on 4 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Me and my wife started looking for nurseries for our 10 month old son back in September 2017. The main attraction for us is that the building is purpose built therefore not a converted house with seems to be all the range in Brighton and Hove these days. We arranged a consultation visit with the co-op
and the process was very simple and reassuring with initial contact prior to our visit as well as completion of security checks. When attending for the initial consultation I was immediately drawn to how positive the children responded to the day-care staff and my mind was made up from that point. So within the pre-checks to the visit and the first impressions I was aware that the most important things for me were taken care of (security, easy-communication and happy children) this was all I required to place my son here and I would recommend it to everyone!
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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fantastic nursery with lovely modern facilities and an exciting outdoor area for the children to play in. The staff are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Children are served fresh and varied meals that are prepared on site. They engage the children in a wide variety of interesting activities.
My son loves it here.
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Review from Helen (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
Staff were generally good but management appalling, indicated by a number of staff and parents choosing to leave nursery at this time. No qualified teacher in pre-school for a long period and no learning outcomes.
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Review from Emily (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has settled in so well in this nursery. The expertise, professionalism and caring nature of the staff in the ladybird room is really impressive. I feel very confident that my child is cared for and stimulated and that they always have his needs in mind. The key worker is incredible at her job
and I completely trust her and she is well supported by others. They always think of creative ideas to do with the children - from smelling different plants and flowers to doing vegetable planting, singing and stories. I do get an impression that communication between management and staff isn't always ideal, there are times when I think the expertise of the staff isn't respected as it should. But the management team do communicate well with parents and are always on hand to answer queries and concerns.
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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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Jess

Jess Moore

Job Title: Nursery Manager

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

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Gabby Farci

Job Title: Deputy Manager

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

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