Charley Barley's Nursery

120 Stanford Avenue, Brighton BN1 6FE
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9.9 122 Reviews
  • Charley Barley's Nursery, Brighton
Charley Barley's is located in the Fiveways, Preston Park areas of Brighton and will provide all year round care for children aged from three months to five-years-old.

Children will be supported to learn in a 'home-away-from-home' environment where they can feel safe and secure in friendly and welcoming surroundings.

A team of skilled staff are trained to monitor and ensure child well-being as children learn through exploring the environment around them.

Charley Barley's will provide children with the opportunity to participate in a range of different activities during their day-to-day routines, both inside and outside of the nursery setting.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Owner

  • Cassie & Charlotte Kamtarin
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Cassie & Charlotte Kamtarin (Owners/Managers)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 27

Total Places for Children

  • 43

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full day £69
    Morning session £38
    Afternoon session £37

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:15-18:45
    Tuesday 07:15-18:45
    Wednesday 07:15-18:45
    Thursday 07:15-18:45
    Friday 07:15-18:45

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Charley Barley's Nursery Reviews (122)

9.9

Charley Barley's Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.934) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Charley Barley's Nursery has 122 reviews.

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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience has been wonderful from the very first viewing, the settles were beautifully planned and my little one has settled quickly thanks to the lovely staff, everyone is kind and easy going , we get many updates during the day and I feel at ease when I leave her at nursery. i can't recommend
enough!
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A warm and caring nursery with great and attentive staff. They have been great in welcoming my little one and making him part of the pre school group. He is always keen to head in and have fun with all his buddies.
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Review from Eleni P (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 3-year-old son is very happy to go to Charley Barley's nursery. His transition was smooth thanks to the very kind, loving and full of understanding staff in this nursery. One of the strongest points of this nursery is the behavioural management. The staff don't let a child crying on her/his own,
instead they will help him/her get over it and re-direct into an activity. One of the co-owners frequently visits and manages the nursery so she has a first-hand view of what happens there.
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Review from Matt B (Father of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Charlie Barley's Nursery! It's been great for our daughter since she started last year, and she's made lots of really good friends there. The staff are all super-friendly and professional; they put loads of effort into doing lots of different activities. The food is all cooked fresh and varies
a lot from day to day. Our daughter also gets plenty of outside time to run around. Can't recommend the place enough!
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Review from Anna R (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery. The staff is lovely and our kid loves it. I find the team to be very supportive, creative and empathetic. I also love seeing pictures of the kids playing together or going for a forest walk.
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Review from G C (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been utterly delighted by Charley Barley's Nursery and couldn't imagine our son going anywhere else. He has additional needs and they've adapted to what he needs in himself and special furniture to help him thrive, and have been flexible on their policies to support. They are so friendly and
celebrate every baby. Their activities, food and naps feel personal to baby's needs. I would recommend to anyone and everyone.
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Review from Grace G (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Charley Barley's Nursery and are so thankful we chose this nursery for our daughter. Since she started as a baby, the staff have been really attentive to her needs, and as a result she's had such a positive experience of nursery. She's now in the preschool room, where she continues to learn
and thrive, thanks to the fantastic staff. Communication from management/staff has always been excellent, and there's a real sense that they're invested in your child and their individual needs. Our son is about to start, and I have complete confidence that the staff will do all they can to help him adjust and enjoy his time at nursery. We'd highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Charley Barley's Nursery is a second home to my son. It's such a nurturing place!
The start are attentive and I cannot fault anything about the nursery, my son has the best time there. The activities and food are absolutely fantastic.
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Review from Oli R (Father of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves going to Charley Barley's Nursery. The staff are amazing, kind, supportive and a major reason why he's happy in life. I can't thank them enough for all they do and their support of his current wooden/plastic fruit addiction is very much appreciated!
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Review from Benjamin W (Father of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been with Charley Barley's Nursery since he was 9 months old (he's now 3 and a half). The care and developmental support he's received as he's transitioned through the stages has been first rate. He's always happy going into nursery and comes home, having done a day of activities in a safe,
nurturing environment. Feedback and communication is great, the food is healthy and appealing to the children. I can't recommend Charley Barley's enough
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my girls go to this nursery and all I can say is amazing! The staff are brilliant and they do so much for the children.
The nursery is perfect, I love the location and also they take the children out when they can, park etc.
Very very happy.
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Review from Amy H (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy with Charley Barley's and could not recommend it enough. Our daughter settled in so quickly and has been very happy there. She loves the pet guinea pigs, the morning yoga sessions, playing with her friends and the outings they do. The staff are wonderful, and regular parents' evenings
mean we get a chance to check in and hear how she’s doing. We’re planning to send our son when he’s older too.
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Review from G W (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very impressed with all the staff at Charley Barleys. They are attentive and supportive of both the children and parents. They arrange a wide variety of trips and activities.
Both my children have loved going there and I feel happy that they are being so well looked after, educated and entertained.
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Review from Claire M (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Charley Barley's have always provided an excellent level of care.
As parents, we feel our daughter’s needs are more than met and that it’s a lovely environment for our daughter to spend her days.
Our daughter loves going to nursery and has developed great relationships with all of the staff there.
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staff at the nursery are always so cheerful and helpful with any questions we have.
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Review from A R (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Charley Barley's Nursery is wonderful. All staff are friendly and attentive to the children. They have a variety of activities each day, the quality of the food is excellent and the care they show to the children is outstanding. The staff communicate effectively about how our child is getting along
which is always reassuring. Our toddler loves going to nursery and we couldn't be happier with our choice.
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Review from Charlotte K (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son and daughter have both gone here.
My son is now two and growing up super fast; he has made amazing friends and loves the staff. For me it’s the main is my son being happy, he loves to explore and go to the park on trips, which they do a lot at Charley Barley's.
He loves the food; I always
see pictures of him eating, so a massive shout-out to the chef!
Everyone at Charley Barley's is super friendly. I love that everyone knows everyone. Small but full of the care that’s needed.
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Review from G P (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel very confident and comfortable leaving my child in the safe hands of Charley Barley's Nursery and its staff. Since the moment my child started, he was immediately settled and made to feel welcome. It’s a very balanced and diverse nursery; they always keep parents very well updated, and after
every session, we’re given a thorough outlook on their day. I especially like that my child is not only given a lot of activities to do within the nursery setting, which expands his skills but also give them the opportunity to be taken out to enjoy experiences outside the nursery as well. The nursery never puts pressure on the children to excel but encourages them as much as they can so they are confidently ready to start school. I also appreciate the support they provide parents with their children and also when we’re at home.
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nursery and every person in this nursery is amazing; they have done so much for me and my children! Just amazing! My child has got so much better and understanding more since being at Charlie Barley's.
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Review from S E (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Charley Barley’s is an amazing nursery. There is a lovely, homely feel to it. All the staff know my child by name and welcome him with warmth and genuine care. His team of staff, and particularly his key workers, have been amazing. He loves going to nursery and does lots of fun and educational activities.
His favourite thing to do is talk to the guinea pigs in the garden! My son has a number of special requirements, but the nursery staff have been amazing and have been 100% committed to ensuring he has the same experience as all other children. They have been really helpful in dealing with some complex issues and are always going above and beyond for us. I would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from L E (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really love Charley Barley's and all the staff who care for the children. They truly care about my child, his happiness, well-being and development. Would not hesitate to recommend the nursery. Excellent communication and the management team are outstanding - love the fact they are independent.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.934)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.934) out of 10 for Charley Barley's Nursery 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 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.934 for Charley Barley's Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (268 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 287 Ratings = 4.934
  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 Charley Barley's Nursery is based on 24 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 43 number of registered child places is 8.6, which has been reached with 24 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Charley Barley's Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Charley Barley's Nursery accepts?

Charley Barley's Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Charley Barley's Nursery Open?

Charley Barley's Nursery is open: Monday 07:15-18:45, Tuesday 07:15-18:45, Wednesday 07:15-18:45, Thursday 07:15-18:45, Friday 07:15-18:45.

How many Children does Charley Barley's Nursery have capacity for?

Charley Barley's Nursery has capacity for a total of 43 Children.

How far is Charley Barley's Nursery to the centre of Brighton?

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

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