Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove Library

Lower Ground Floor, Hove Public Library 182-186, Church Road, Hove BN3 2EG
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  • Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove Library, Hove
Hove Village's nursery at Hove Library caters for children aged from 12 weeks to five years. They have a focus on introducing literature, benefitting from being situated in this fantastic library. Children will be introduced to science, technology, engineering arts and maths (STEAM) in fun, age-appropriate and engaging ways.

Children and parents love the intimate setting, with access to the library and its own private garden. This is a real hidden gem on Hove's High Street.

The Hove Village team at the Library are passionate about early education and being co-located at Hove Library is a huge boost to parents looking for exceptional childcare and education within a literary environment.

The selection of qualified and experienced childcare staff is one of the nursery's highest priorities, with one of the most highly qualified and experienced teams in the city.
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Funding & Fees

Up to £1786 per month.

This is our full-time fee, please visit our website for details on different attendance patterns and funding options.

Contact Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove Library to get a personalised quote.

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Samantha Holman (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Total Places for Children

  • 32

Age Range

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

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 during drop-offs or pick-ups is easy, as you can use the Tesco car park opposite, where you don't have to purchase anything if staying under 30 minutes. Alternatively, park there for free for up to 3 hours when spending £5 or more.

Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove Library Reviews (21)

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Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove Library has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.614) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove Library has 21 reviews.

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Review from K F (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I wish I had known about this nursery for my oldest child! As I currently have my 3yr old (for the past 2 years) I can't praise the staff enough. From management, key people and every single person working there.
As it is a smaller setting the kids get the luxury of more "one to one" time, and you
feel staff like family as they really know your child and see them grow.
The team goes the extra mile to find out about each childs family, celebrate multicultural celebrations such as 'namedays' which is important for the family, to make everyone feel included.when we noticed our child stammering and having difficulty speaking the team immediately jumped to support him/us by putting him on a SEND plan and providing weekly progress updates.Turnover is very low which is very important for kids and parents, but what I am really impressed by is that everyone working there has specialized education in specific topics that covers all needs that a child could have. You leave your kid with family!
Reply from samantha Holman, Nursery Manager at Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove LibraryThank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review.
Such fantastic feedback for the team.
Best wishes,
Sam
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Review from Eleanor C (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic staff- very communicative. Really care about my son. Lots of wonderful activities. The parents all feel like one big family. The staff move rooms a lot which is a sign that management are promoting their professional development. The staff are really good at getting all my sons clothes and
shoes back to us at the end of the day. The menu seems pretty good and most staff are able to tell me how well my son has eaten. I love this nursery.
Reply from samantha Holman, Nursery Manager at Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove LibraryThank you so much for your kind words.
So great to hear you've had such a positive experience.
Best wishes,
Sam
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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had the best experience with the library at Hove village. The toddler and pre-school rooms have both been amazing and my daughter has really enjoyed her time there. We moved from a different nursery where she used to hate going and since the move, she has literally loved everyday and skips down
the path from the gate every morning. When we pick her up she can't wait to tell us about all she has learnt that day and the exciting things they have been doing. From trips to the train station, local nursing home and the museum and of course popping up to the library upstairs, they have a great time. Her learning has been amazing there and I am sure that she is going to be so prepared to move onto school despite being the youngest in the year. I can't sing the praises of the staff at Hove village library enough! They are just amazing and to kind and caring. They also show genuine interest and care for my child! Excellent setting!!
Reply from samantha Holman, Nursery Manager at Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove LibraryThanks so much for the kind words.
The team work incredibly hard and i feel most proud.
Best wishes,
Sam
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Review from Danielle L (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'd like to celebrate how happy we are as parents sending our child to Hove Village at Hove Library. We have experience of two other nurseries for our older child as we lived in a different area, Hove Village has far surpassed our experience anywhere else.
Our child is confident and happy going into
nursery, the team create a welcoming and nurturing environment for them each day.
There are always lots of opportunities for new learning experiences.
Our child has become much more independent since starting at nursery. The team have been excellent in talking about big feelings and discussing how to express how we feel to each other and how to manage that when feeling upset.
We really enjoy the regular updates on the family app to see what our child has been up to, including observations and assessments, which are always linked into the EYFS.
Overall we have been delighted with the nursery and they have provided a nurturing, caring and stimulating environment for our child.
Reply from samantha Holman, Nursery Manager at Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove LibraryThank you so much for your fantastic review Danielle!
So great to hear your family have had such a wonderful experience with us.
I will make sure to pass these beautiful words onto the team.
Best wishes,
Sam
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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My first child has been at Hove library for two years and seeing how happy she is around all the educators and how her confidence has grown over the time meant we were excited for our youngest to start this year. Since her first settle session she has had so much fun and we feel so comfortable dropping
her off each morning. She is so calm and happy at drop off regardless of which educator opens the door, I feel this is a great testament to how safe and nurturing they make the nursery environment for the children.
Reply from samantha Holman, Nursery Manager at Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove LibraryThank you so much for this wonderful review!
I will ensure the team get to read this beautiful feedback.
Best wishes,
Sam
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Review from K T (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love Hove Village at the library. We have been going there since 2022. My eldest was there from age 1 until starting school and my youngest started last year age 10 months.
Both kids love it there.
It's a real safe and nurturing environment for the kids and you can tell the staff really
care and make the children feel loved.
Cannot recommend it enough.
Reply from samantha Holman, Nursery Manager at Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove LibraryThank you for this fantastic review.
I will make sure to pass on your kind words to the team.
Best wishes,
Sam
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Review from Holly B (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot fault the Hove village library nursery. Our son has been attending since he could barely sit up and he absolutely loves it!
We have full confidence that he is safe and his developmental and educational needs are being met.
The activities are always fun and varied and he is always happy to
go! The team are exceptional. 10/10
Reply from Victoria Coombs, Relationship Manager at Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove LibraryThank you so much for your 10/10 review!
We love taking care of your son and love that he enjoys his time with us so much.
We will share your wonderful feedback with our team :)
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Review from Olwyn W (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We cannot fault it. We've been with the nursery since 2022 and have another in the Baby Room now too and we have never had anything but amazing things to say. The staff are all so lovely, our daughter's both love it and the peace of mind is worth it's weight in gold. The fact that it's all inclusive,
the kids go on outings and have different activities throughout the week, like yoga and ballet, is fantastic. I know all the parent joke that the kids eat better in nursery than they do at home. So many updates on Family too, which is nice to see. You truly feel how much the staff love all the kids, which is reciprocated. I am so grateful to them, we got so lucky.
Reply from Victoria Coombs, Relationship Manager at Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove LibraryThank you so much for your wonderful review. We have loved having you all with us and know your eldest is more than ready for her next bug adventure at school. Lucky us, having your youngest with us now too!We will be sure to share your lovely feedback with the team:)
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Review from Stuart B (Father of Child) published on 24 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has spent over a year at Hove Village and has had a wonderful time.
We've felt comfortable from the first day, communication is excellent, the staff is caring, and most importantly, our daughter is excited to go in every day!
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Review from Karen K (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had 2 children in the nursery, both from 6 months. One is about to go to school and another is staying on.
The kids have absolutely loved their time at the nursery and we've had a great experience with the staff at every stage. We've found there to be so many lovely activities and science experiments
and, with it being a smaller nursery, there's been a lovely group of close friends for the kids.
The food has been amazing! It really helped at the weaning stage and we always get good ideas for healthy meals for them via the nursery app.
We would definitely recommend this nursery to other parents!
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Review from M D (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been with the Hove Library team for eight months now, and she has excellent relationships with her educators. She is very clearly happy coming to nursery and looks forward to seeing everyone. They allow the children to lead and show their interests that the staff try to develop and nurture.
The communication from her educators and the management is brilliant and very clear. In my opinion, the only thing that lets the nursery down is the small outdoor space, however I appreciate this is hard to come by in central Hove!
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Review from Emma D (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend Hove library nursery enough. My son really enjoys going into nursery which makes leaving him for work each day that much easier. All the staff are wonderful, the care and encouragement my son receives is very noticeable from all staff members not just those in his room. The updates
during the day on the app keep me in the loop at all times which makes me feel closer to him while we are apart. It is wonderful to see him playing and learning. The food looks great also, he definitely eats more at nursery and I don't blame him!
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Review from Jaime A (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has grown so much since attending this nursery, they have so much fun and their development has blossomed in all areas has been a joy to watch as a parent! The staff are so kind and caring toward the children and I feel like this nursery was such a perfect match for our child!
Reply from Victoria Coombs, Relationship Manager at Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove LibraryThank you so much for taking the time to leave us a lovely review of your experience with us. So happy to hear that we are such a perfect match for you all.
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Review from Sierra S (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has been an essential part of our lives as we moved to the area from overseas. Our kids are excited to go every day. The teachers are amazing and the communication is incredible. The parents are also amazing! We love it here.
Reply from Victoria Coombs, Relationship Manager at Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove LibraryThanks so much for taking the time to share such a lovely review. We are loving you all with us. So great to hear how much the children love coming in every day.
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Review from Tiffany R (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I wouldn’t send my children anywhere else!
After trying a few nurseries and not being happy, my daughter started at Hove Village Library and I couldn’t recommend it more. She absolutely loved her time at nursery, and they made the transition from nursery to school effortless. Due to this, when it
was time for my son to start at nursery I didn’t consider anywhere else.
The staff are professional, yet so caring with the children. The food the children get has been rated to a high standard and the children also get to experience trips during their day.
Thank you Hove Village for all you’ve done and continue to do for the children!
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Review from Amelia D (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Attentive, caring staff. Our child has settled so well.
We love how many activities he gets to do. Communication is brilliant.
Great food options. A friendly atmosphere.
Our child comes home happy and clean.
The best out of the three nurseries, he has been to.
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Review from Emily J (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a wonderful nursery, the staff are so kind and caring! I feel so confident dropping my little one off in the morning! My eldest also went here before starting school and she had all the tools she needed to thrive. The management are not just responsive to enquiries, they are part of the day-to-day
fabric of the nursery and the children adore them. If you are looking for a caring environment that will be super attentive to your child and celebrate their little self, this is the nursery for you!
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Review from G M (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent childcare and education facility; staff know all the children; communication of updates, illnesses, and learning progress are all quick, frequent and efficient via the app. The local library setting itself is perfect for a small group of children and is cosy, welcoming and very well-equipped
with toys, games, crafts, and educational tools. Our little one loves being there, and going on the weekly trips out to the nearby library, museum, and beach, and is clearly attached to his care team which speaks volumes to their skill and care.
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Review from Jo W (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn’t be happier with Hove Village Nursery! The staff are all incredibly caring, warm, friendly and knowledgeable about early years and child development. The activities are always child-centred and we’ve loved watching our little one blossom since starting. The meals they have access to have
a great variety and the regular trips and extra activities (yoga) are so amazing too. She loves it and so do we!
Reply from Victoria Coombs, Relationship Manager at Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove LibraryThanks so much for your lovely feedback about our Hove Library setting. We love having you all with us and also love watching your little girl flourish.
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Review from F C (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son really enjoys nursery, he thrives there, always learning something new, making friends, trying new foods, and coming home with a smile. As parents, it’s important we feel safe in the knowledge that our children are being cared for and nurtured by educators. And of that we are sure! The staff
are attentive, reassuring, kind and helpful. The nursery is like a home from home, and will be sad to see him leave come September!
I would definitely recommend this nursery setting to anyone ready to send their child to the nursery.
Reply from Victoria Coombs, Relationship Manager at Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove LibraryThank you very much for taking the time to write your lovely review. We love having you all with us and will miss your son very much when he leaves us for his next big adventure at School. We know he will be more than ready for this! So nice to hear that you feel we're a home from home.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.614)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.614) out of 10 for Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove Library 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 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 10 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 4.864 for Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove Library is calculated as follows: ( (105 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 118 Ratings = 4.864
  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 4.75 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove Library is based on 10 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 = 3.75
    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 32 number of registered child places is 6.4, which has been reached with 10 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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Samantha Holman

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Sam began her career in childcare in 2006, leaving college to work at a local nursery where she earned her NVQ Level 3. While working full-time, she went on to complete a BA in Childhood and Youth Studies. After many years as a senior member of staff, she advanced into a management position and became part of the Hove Village family in 2022. In December 2025, she took on the role of manager at Hove Village, located at Hove Library and expressed her enthusiasm for being there, appreciating the nursery's unique location and sense of community.


Sam is passionate about exploring various learning methods for all age groups and particularly enjoys the child-led approach, recognising the significant benefits it has on children's development.


In her free time, Sam delights in outdoor activities, engaging her creativity, listening to music, and spending quality time with her family.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove Library

What is the Age Range of Children that Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove Library accepts?

Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove Library accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove Library Open?

Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove Library 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 Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove Library have capacity for?

Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove Library has capacity for a total of 32 Children.

How far is Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove Library to the centre of Hove?

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

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