The Nest Day Nursery & Pre School

89 Islingword Road, Brighton BN2 9SJ
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  • The Nest Day Nursery & Pre School, Brighton
At The Nest Day Nursery there is a full role-play village with everything from a cafe to a Veterinary Clinic, providing a perfect blend of educational excellence and playful exploration, tailored to each child's unique needs and interests.

The nursery has excellent staff retention. The dedicated team of experienced professionals foster a safe space for young learners to thrive, promoting emotional, social, and cognitive development through an innovative curriculum.

The nursery has an exciting weekly schedule of external classes for the children, with visits from Music Mike, Robot Reg Phonics, Tatty Bumpkin Yoga, Baby Ballet etc.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Erin (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 11

Total Places for Children

  • 50

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • We offer 15-hour and 30-hour funding stretched over 51 weeks to give you 11 or 22 hours per week.

  • Please contact us for a fee quote based on your personal requirements and funding allowances.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-19:00
    Friday 07:00-19:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

The Nest Day Nursery & Pre School Reviews (6)

9.2

The Nest Day Nursery & Pre School has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.172) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Nest Day Nursery & Pre School has 6 reviews.

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Review from Jade M (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both My children attended the Nest for 3 years in total and couldn't recommend the nursery enough, the staff are amazing and my children loved every single one of them and was very sad to leave. My son struggled with his speech and language and they referred him for speech therapy and communicated with
speech and language to accommodate and help his speech while at nursery which resulted in him coming on leaps and bounds and being fully ready to start school. My daughter had her brother with her when she started nursery so when he left she become quite upset at times and the staff did an amazing job at comforting her which soon resulted in loving everyday she attended and never wanting to leave. The staff also always made you feel welcome and it felt much more then just a professional setting if you had any worries the staff we're always more then willing to listen this made it feel more then just a parent and child provider and much more personal. Would recommend to everyone
Reply from Erin, Nursery Manager at The Nest Day Nursery & Pre School
Thank you for taking the time to leave this Fab review. It has been a pleasure seeing your gorgeous family grow
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Review from S U (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank you for a fantastic 3.5 years! You have a very nurturing and caring environment that supports children as they grow as well as supporting parents navigating parenthood! The space is fantastic, beautifully designed and very thoughtful. All the facilities are incredible and some of the best in Brighton.
Thank you for supporting our little one to thrive!
Reply from Erin, Nursery Manager at The Nest Day Nursery & Pre School
It has been our absolute pleasure. Thank you for your lovely review and for being a part of our extended family and growth!
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Review from Christopher N (Father of Child) published on 20 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter joined The Nest in Oct 2024 (aged four) after a relocation to the area. We were so happy to find a local nursery with a fantastic reputation! From her very first day our daughter has loved it and we owe that to the wonderfully warm, caring and friendly staff who settled her in so well.
After every session she comes out beaming, and speaks so highly of the staff (who she calls "friends") & the many exciting activities she's enjoyed throughout the day.
The nursery was renovated in January & it is such a cute, varied & lovely space! So much to do, plenty of space to run/play/explore, they even have a miniature town which is fantastic for imaginative play. The Nest also hosts visits from local groups/organisations offering lots of interactive, fun & educational experiences including dancing, music-making, yoga, & more!


We're so very grateful to everybody at The Nest for their hard work & care. We'd recommend them to anyone, from baby/toddler to pre-school. We'll miss you!!

Reply from Erin, Nursery Manager at The Nest Day Nursery & Pre School
Thank you for your glowing review! It makes us very happy to read this, and we love having you as part of our extended family!
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Review from Melissa M (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Nest is a special place for children. My son attended from 6-18 months, leaving only because we needed to move. The team in the baby room is experienced, warm and provide a nurturing environment for young children to grow. The room is spacious, with plenty of different and distinct areas and activities
for my active son. My son formed a strong bond with his key person, as well as the others in the room.


Our daily updates are full of photos of my son learning new skills like painting, and holding hands with his peers dancing. They've recently redone the downstairs as a beautiful village, and the baby room is sometimes invited down to play. We feel so lucky to have found his key worker and the Nest.

Reply from Erin, Nursery Manager at The Nest Day Nursery & Pre School
Thank you for your lovely review. We have been sorry to see your family leave us, but we are happy that you have made lasting memories. Do pop in to see us if your ever nearby!!
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Review from Lois P (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love The Nest! My daughter has been there 2 and a half years and I cant say one bad word about her time there. The staff are so kind, caring and they really so put the children first. They have recently had a refurbishment and the new pre-school room is huge with a city like vibe where the children
can roleplay and work in all different shops! My daughter has learnt so much since starting in the baby room in 2022, I'm so grateful to the Nest team for all their hard work.
Reply from Erin, Nursery Manager at The Nest Day Nursery & Pre School
Thank you for your lovely review. It is our pleasure!! We are thrilled that you and your daughter are very happy at The Nest! It is and has been a pleasure having you as part of our extended family.
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Review from H C (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I highly recommend the Nest.


The manager is incredibly approachable and warm - it's clear the children adore her, and she creates a really welcoming environment.


When our daughter first joined, she was very shy, but the team at The Nest have worked wonders building her confidence. It's been amazing

to see her come out of her shell and really thrive.


One of the highlights has been the new "Referb'', which has done so much to inspire her imaginative play - something that feels rare these days with so much screen time everywhere. They've built little play shops and immersive areas, and now she even recreates them at home!


She absolutely loves being outdoors, so we love she gets plenty of time in the nursery garden, the team set up a range of activities for the children to enjoy and engage in nature.


Lastly, as a parent, it's a huge relief to know they carefully cater to her dietary needs. That level of attention and care is so important and something we really value.

Reply from Erin, Nursery Manager at The Nest Day Nursery & Pre School
Thank you for your review! It has been fantastic seeing your little one thrive with our brand new play village!! Thank you for being part of our family.
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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.172)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.172) out of 10 for The Nest Day Nursery & Pre School 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 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 6 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 4.972 for The Nest Day Nursery & Pre School is calculated as follows: ( (69 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 71 Ratings = 4.972
  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 4.2 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Nest Day Nursery & Pre School is based on 6 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 = 3.6
    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 50 number of registered child places is 10. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 10 = 0.6
  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 The Nest Day Nursery & Pre School

What is the Age Range of Children that The Nest Day Nursery & Pre School accepts?

The Nest Day Nursery & Pre School accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is The Nest Day Nursery & Pre School Open?

The Nest Day Nursery & Pre School is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-19:00, Friday 07:00-19:00.

How many Children does The Nest Day Nursery & Pre School have capacity for?

The Nest Day Nursery & Pre School has capacity for a total of 50 Children.

How far is The Nest Day Nursery & Pre School to the centre of Brighton?

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

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