Cherry Pie Day Nursery

151 Eastern Road, Brighton BN2 0AG
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Cherry Pie Day Nursery is an independent, family-run nursery for children aged from 3 months to 5 years. The inclusive and family-oriented nursery runs for 51 weeks a year and is open from 8am to 6pm.

The team use a child-led approach to learning, with inspiration from Montessori and Reggio Emilia. Children are supported to explore their own interests and learn through natural resources, relationships and an environment that is designed to be enriching and stimulating.

Home-cooked meals are provided daily and most dietary requirements, such as dairy free, halal and vegan meals, can be catered for. Food is included in the fees.
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Cherry Pie Day Nursery Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Ciara Doyle (Director and Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Total Places for Children

  • 69

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Starting from £46 per session. Please contact us directly for more information regarding session times and fees and funding inclusion

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Street parking is available on Eastern Road and surrounding streets

Cherry Pie Day Nursery Reviews (24)

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Cherry Pie Day Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.989) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cherry Pie Day Nursery has 24 reviews.

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Review from Josie H (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cherry Pie nursery is a gem of a find in Brighton. Our daughter has been there since she was almost one and she absolutely loves it. She is happy to be dropped off each day and has developed hugely since being there. The staff are warm and friendly and focus on each child's needs. It is also lovely
to get regular photo updates of all the fun she is having. We would highly recommend Cherry Pie to anyone looking for a lovely, clean, friendly nursery with supportive and attentive staff!
Reply from Ciara Doyle, Managing Director at Cherry Pie Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review and all your support. We have loved getting to know your little one and watching her grow
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Review from Zoe K (Grandmother of Child) published on 21 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Incredible nursery and staff. The difference in my grandson having attended a previous nursery before is remarkable and clearly due to the professionalism and care shown at Cherry pie. The staff go above and beyond, are attentive and focused on each child individually as well as as a class. My grandson
has learnt and experienced so much during his short time here and I'm extremely thankful to Cherry pie for making his experience of nursery so enjoyable, a vast difference to previous nursery. I'd go as far as to say this nursery is one of the best placements in Brighton and really deserve some acknowledgement for the wonderful job they do! Thank you Cherry Pie! From a thankful Grandparent!
Reply from Ciara Doyle, Managing Director at Cherry Pie Day Nursery
Thank you Zoe for this amazing review. We really value our families feedback. It has been our absolute pleasure getting to know A and watching his confidence grow, definitely ready for his next step…read more
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Review from Aaron S (Father of Child) published on 6 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Honestly such a wonderful condiment and lovely staff! My daughter loves it there!


She enjoys an array of different activities and loves messy play.


She loves the onsite food and all the staff.


Cheers

Reply from Ciara Doyle, Managing Director at Cherry Pie Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review. We absolutely Love having your Little one wiht us.
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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended this nursery since last year. I was reluctant to send her to nursery but I'm so glad I did staff are amazing and help with every child individually needs, Very hard working and patient.
Reply from Ciara Doyle, Managing Director at Cherry Pie Day Nursery
We love having her with us she's such a joy and developing so quickly.
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Review from Kizzy N (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We enrolled our son at Cherry Pie Day Nursery in the new year and he has settled in so quickly and seamlessly. The staff are amazing, so attentive, warm and friendly and I feel are really taking the time to get to know our child.
The facilities are excellent and they do so many lovely activities with
the children.
I honestly could not recommend them more!
Reply from Ciara Doyle, Managing Director at Cherry Pie Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review! It was has been lovely getting to know your little one and seeing him progress and have a big smile on his face whenever he is here!
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Review from Maisy W (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I went to see the nursery before it opened with my son back in March. I really liked the surroundings, I had a good feeling about it so I decided to enrol my son starting September. When he started, I was absolutely amazed at how lovely the staff are and how well they helped him settle in. I work in
a nursery setting myself so I know the ins and outs as a practitioner point of view, so it's been interesting to see the parents point of view. My son is on his 3rd week and is already making further progress with his speech and language and how he plays around other children/by himself. I couldn't of chosen a better setting for my son.
Reply from Ciara Doyle, Managing Director at Cherry Pie Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We have loved having your little one with us and seeing his progress.
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Review from D H (Father of Child) published on 2 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the first initial viewing of Cherry Pie, we were very impressed with the staff and their professionalism and answered the many questions we asked.
The environment for our child is amazing and safe which includes the outdoor areas.
Our son has settled in well and expresses it verbally when home,
his speech has come along way and now enjoys drawing and painting at home.
Reply from Ciara Doyle, Managing Director at Cherry Pie Day Nursery
Thanks for your lovely review, we love having him here!
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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cherry Pie Day Nursery is fantastic. My oldest has lots of fun and is encouraged to try new things. She feels safe to be herself and express her feelings. My youngest is in the baby room and they provide regular updates and photos so I can see how happy she is. The staff are positive, friendly and kind.
Reply from Ciara Doyle, Managing Director at Cherry Pie Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We love having your children with us.
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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience has been warm and welcoming as soon as we were viewing the nursery, my son was comfortable and happy in the environment. He loves going there and all the staff are lovely and friendly. He loves the workers and has built up good relationships with them in such a short time. The activities
they do with the children are great I always love to see the pictures they send of my child enjoying the activities.
Reply from Ciara Doyle, Managing Director at Cherry Pie Day Nursery
Thanks for your lovely feedback, we love having your child here. Great to see him so settled.
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Review from Stephanie S (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son recently started at Cherry Pie Day Nursery and it has been such a positive experience. The staff is so warm and there is a sense of home feeling at the nursery. My son is exposed to so many activities and learning exercises throughout the day. Very happy we chose Cherry Pie.
Reply from Ciara Doyle, Managing Director at Cherry Pie Day Nursery
Thanks for the kind review, we really appreciate it and love having your little one with us
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Review from Helen B (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Cherry Pie Day Nursery have been so professional and welcoming. My daughter has settled well into pre-school and the staff have gotten to know her quickly. They are warm and extremely skilled. I love the daily snapshots on the app and the activities they do are educational and engaging.
I really recommend! I am so impressed with the level of feedback we have received in just the first few weeks.
Reply from Ciara Doyle, Managing Director at Cherry Pie Day Nursery
Thanks so much. We really appreciate your feedback.
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Review from Gal F (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2 year old hasn't cried a day at drop-off since he started - a testiment to how comfortable and happy he is, and how excited he is to go. The manager and her team are wonderful, all exuding happy, positive energy with humble confidence. And importantly, are so proactive in making sure the needs of
my son are met. Just brilliant and I'm so happy we chose Cherry Pie Day Nursery. Thanks team
Reply from Ciara Doyle, Managing Director at Cherry Pie Day Nursery
Thank you, He's such a joy to have with us. Thanks for your lovely feedback.
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Review from Mariah A (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have already written a review on this nursery about the messy play sessions. But my son attends this setting for nursery and in the few weeks he has attended, there are very clear improvements. He has got better at listening and also becoming very clear with what he is wanting and needing. I am very
happy with all the updates we get along the way as well through the day. Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone
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Review from Gee W (Father of Child) published on 18 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves it here. Friendly staff, great coffee - couldn't ask for a better way to spend my morning. The staff are so polite and caring every time my son comes here, he never wants to leave.
Reply from Ciara Doyle, Managing Director at Cherry Pie Day Nursery
Thanks so much for your review. We really appreciate the review and glad you are all settled in and happy with us
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Review from Morgan C (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter and I have attended a few sessions of the messy mornings at Cherry Pie Day Nursery. We have enjoyed every session very much, especially my daughter! It was a great chance for parents to meet the staff and become familiar with the setting. Myself and my daughter enjoy it so much, I decided
to secure a place for her to attend Cherrypie Day Nursery. I'm very excited for her future there.
Reply from Ciara Doyle, Managing Director at Cherry Pie Day Nursery
We are so excited to welcome you both to Cherry Pie next year. Thanks for your very kind words Morgan!
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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter fell in love with the wonderful staff, they were so patient, thoughtful, playful, and kind! The messy play activities they put on were brilliantly creative, my daughter had so much fun exploring, especially the jelly. The nursery was a beautiful space with calming sensory rooms, I also appreciated
that the toys were all wooden.
Reply from Ciara Doyle, Managing Director at Cherry Pie Day Nursery
Thank you Sacha, Yes the Jelly was a big hit. Thanks for your lovely review, we really appreciate it.
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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I loved coming to the Friday sessions! The staff were so friendly and the building was always clean and full of fun new ideas. I have always been closed off to the idea of a nursery but I enjoyed getting to know the environment and will definitely consider them when picking a nursery in the near future.
Reply from Ciara Doyle, Managing Director at Cherry Pie Day Nursery
Thank you Ellie, very kind of you to say, we really loved getting to know you both.
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Me and my baby absolutely loved the Cherry Pie messy plays throughout August. The staff were all very welcoming and happy to help. All the resources are beautiful, and the rooms are spacious as well beautifully designed.
They have great-sized outdoor spaces with fun outdoor resources across all ages.
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gutted our messy play time has finished but so grateful for our time to experience the lovely setting, we enjoyed every week of fun!
Reply from Ciara Doyle, Managing Director at Cherry Pie Day Nursery
Thank you Lily for your lovely review, we really appreciate it. We loved having you both here over the summer and watching how much fun you had.
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Review from Hannah B (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery. I attended the messy play sessions during the summer with my baby. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and reassuring. They played with my baby and remembered information about my son's likes (his preferred toy) from one session to another, which felt very personable. The
nursery itself is very clean and there are some lovely toys (particularly sensory toys/equipment) to help the babies develop. Would recommend to others.
Reply from Ciara Doyle, Managing Director at Cherry Pie Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your lovely review - it was great having you both over the summer!
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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was extremely impressed with Cherry Pie Nursery, the staff are so friendly and welcoming. I loved the quality and variety of equipment and was very happy to see wood rather than plastic. The set up of rooms for different age groups was well thought out and appealing and I would happily recommend it
to anyone looking for a safe, secure nurturing environment for their young children.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.989)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.989) out of 10 for Cherry Pie Day Nursery 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 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 4.989 for Cherry Pie Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (275 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 278 Ratings = 4.989
  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 Cherry Pie Day 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 69 number of registered child places is 13.8, 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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Ciara Doyle

Job Title: Director and Manager Joined: 2024

Over 10 years nursery management experience for several nursery chains managing operations for over 15 local nursery

Frequently Asked Questions about Cherry Pie Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Cherry Pie Day Nursery accepts?

Cherry Pie Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Cherry Pie Day Nursery Open?

Cherry Pie Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Cherry Pie Day Nursery have capacity for?

Cherry Pie Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 69 Children.

How far is Cherry Pie Day 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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