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.
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Review from Kate I (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have nothing but praise for all the staff at Charley Barleys, in my daughters room and in the office, theyre all lovely and friendly. The facilities are well looked after and it has a welcoming warm atmosphere.
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Review from Anita H (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy about this nursery. The nursery is very welcoming and the staff are very friendly, kind and always smiles. The nursery system very professional and flexible.
I would definitely recommend this place in all fields.
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Review from Amber V (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant friendly nursery! Our daughter is very happy there and has lots of fun. Staff are lovely. Feels very homely.
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Review from Emina D (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Charley Barley's is a wonderful nursery. What really impressed me is the staff. They really care about your child and make you feel like you are leaving them in a safe and loving place. My darling daughter had a hard time leaving me at first and they went above and beyond to help. From practical advice
and calling me to reassure me, to inventing a game where her favourite nursery toy (Marshall from Paw Patrol) is getting ready for his first day at pre-school. They even wrote a letter from Marshall to my child that we read at home to make the experience a positive one! Really lovely.
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Review from Amy A (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Charley Barley's always has a warm and welcoming feel, the staff are so caring and friendly, and our son is very happy there. We have been impressed with all aspects of the nursery, including the quality of the food, activities and communication between staff and parents.
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Review from Chris C (Father of Child) published on 17 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery, extremely friendly and warm staff who are always around to help. The management have a genuine interest in the child's welfare too.
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Review from Nancy H (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so happy I made the decision to move my daughter to Charley Barle'ys Nursery, she has only been there a few weeks but has settled in so wonderfully and that’s all down to the brilliant care and attention of all the staff.
Each morning we are greeted with big smiles and each day my daughter comes
home telling me about the fun activities she has taken part in, (she doesn’t want to leave at pick up!)
Charley Barley's really is a “home away from home” and a very special nursery!
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Review from Charly W (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I viewed a lot of nurseries around Brighton and Hove before deciding where to send my Daughter... I found Charley Barley's was by far the best! Clean, Bright & Colourful with a friendly, fun atmosphere and a homely feel.
Out of all the nurseries we visited, it was the only one my little girl wanted
to get down and play whilst we were there, all the others she clung on to us!
She’s been there four months now and absolutely loves it there and settled in really quickly.
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Review from Gemma M (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Charley Barley's have impressed me since my son joined in January. The staff are all very friendly, nurturing and approachable. Systems are well organised and their communication goes above and beyond. The environment is stimulating and tapestry updates and demonstrate a range of fun and engaging learning
opportunities. Most of all, my son adores being at nursery, leaving with a beaming smile and being very content in the evenings (including being suitably worn out!) He is clearly being looked after very well.
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Review from P G (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love Charley Barley's. The staff are all so friendly and welcoming. We would highly recommend it.
It is very well run and feels like one big family.
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Review from Dave (Father of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Charley Barley combine a personable manner with a professional service. The team show a genuine interest in the development and care of the children they look after, and their level of interaction is of a high standard.


The facilities are to a high specification and maintained well. The

added bonus of having its own outdoor space and proximity to local parks also mean my son and the other children benefit from a variety of activities.


The varied range of refreshments provide nutritional value and offer a wide span of foods for the children to try and enjoy.


The activities my son participates in are both enjoyable (as evidenced from the team’s use of Tapestry), and supportive of his development.


The staff are accessible, friendly and more than happy to discuss any queries and address any needs specific to a child.


I have and would again recommend Charley Barley as a place to trust the care of your most precious commodities.

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Review from Juliet (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn’t be happier with Charley Barleys for our son, since the first settle session the staff have been brilliant which took away much of the anxiety I was feeling about leaving my son to go back to work. He absolutely loves it and has so much fun with all the great activities they do. As soon as
he started there we noticed huge steps developmentally in terms of walking, talking and eating. It’s lovely leaving him with his friends and knowing he’ll have a nice day.
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Review from Maria R (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the first visit to the nursery, we were favourably impressed by the staff, venue and atmosphere. Modern, clean and colourful, the nursery felt very homely. We liked the fact that the staff are very friendly and smiling, always available to answer your questions and give suggestions and advice.
The management team is very helpful and answers queries in a timely, professional and caring way. Since joining in November 2017, we have not been disappointed. Our little one is enjoying her time there. We are happy to hear how she did when we pick her up. Tapestry entries are timely and detailed, with many photos. So happy that Charley Barley's Nursery is in our neighbourhood!
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Review from LKR (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Going back to work was daunting and as a single mum, my support network is even more important. My daughter is one and she loves going to nursery, she has such a great time and I can relax knowing she is totally happy. The children do so many activities, it has been fantastic for development and learning.
The staff are all lovely, they accommodate all of our needs, they genuinely care and this means so much.
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Review from Jenny C (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When looking around nurseries for our little boy, my husband and I both had a good feeling about Charley Barleys straight away, and we haven't been disappointed. Our son joined the baby room at the beginning of September, just before his first birthday, and we are so pleased with the care and attention
that he receives. The staff are all very approachable and friendly, which greatly helped the transition to nursery for all of us. The nursery has a home-from-home feeling, with only a small number of babies in the baby room. It is spotlessly clean and organised, with good quality toys and equipment. Although my son only attends for two afternoons a week, he gets a Tapestry update every day, which is uploaded that day or the day after, and it is so lovely to see the activities that he has been up to. At pick up, his key worker or another member of staff always take the time to talk about his day and all seem to know him well already, despite him not having been there that long.
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Review from Sophie M (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been in the baby room for just over a month now and we are very happy with our decision. All the staff are great, the owners are really hands-on and approachable and our daughter is very happy! One of the biggest areas of praise is for the frequency and quality of the Tapestry updates.
We mostly receive a photo update every day she is in, on the day or the day after which is absolutely brilliant, it's lovely to see what she is up to throughout the day. We feel very happy with the care and she is receiving at Charley Barley's.
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Review from Rhiannon J (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has just started at this nursery and I have found everybody to be really friendly and welcoming. I really like the updates about how he is getting on through tapestry. Although, it is hard leaving my son, I am confident that he is well cared for by lovely staff. Thank you Charley Barley’s!
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Review from Katy L B (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend Charley Barley's enough. The staff provide amazing care for the children and very quickly understand what each child needs (be it entertainment or cuddles). They are so warm and nurturing with the children, and clearly genuinely care about the children. The nursery itself is spotlessly
clean with an excellent range of toys/games/equipment and they do so many brilliant activities. They keep us updated regularly with photos and comments, and do their best to make it as much of a home from home as they can. My twins have developed enormously since starting there, and seem to have so much fun!
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Review from Anna C (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very impressed with Charley Barley's, and our son loves it. We love the very regular Tapestry updates.
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Review from Caroline C (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been very happy with Charley Barley's Nursery. Our twins were settled very quickly with the expert guidance of the staff. We enjoy regular updates on tapestry and have full confidence that they are happy and enjoy their days full of activities.
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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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