Young Sussex Nursery (Hove)

We now have three children attending Young Sussex and it has become an essential part of our family setup. Communication between nursery and home is clear and consistent. The whole team, from teachers to office staff are professional, friendly and cheerful, even though I imagine all the anxieties of the last year have weighed heavily on them too. Our two youngest started in the middle of the pandemic, yet have settled in really well and for that, we have the care and spirit of the team to thank. Our oldest, in the pre-school room, loves the opportunity to socialise with her friends and do an array of fun activities when lots of other options have recently been off the table. We recommend Young Sussex to everyone we know and are grateful it has been an anchor of joy and stability in a tough time.

My daughter has settled in really quickly and loves playing with everything at nursery. The staff are all lovely and you can tell by their eyes they are all smiling under their masks.
The additional COVID-19 related restrictions make some aspects of nursery life a little more tricky. For example, not being able to properly go into the nursery at drop off and pick up and not seeing the other children’s names above pegs so not being able to ask about them (she only remembers one friend’s name). But considering all the challenges the staff have had to overcome these are very small details.

We have been so impressed with the staff at Young Sussex. They have given our little boy a wonderful start in education. They are kind and caring and build great relationships with the children. It has been impressive to see how proactive they are in supporting children. The communication on a daily basis is superb, along with a regularly updated learning journey. Activities, from what we saw, are well planned and fun with some really wonderful experiences. I must also add that the office staff are really helpful and communicate very well. I have never waited long for a reply to my queries. All in all, we can’t imagine a better preschool experience for our little boy.

My son started here in the toddlers’ room after the abrupt closure of his previous nursery. He was only in this room a few months before lockdown but settled well and enjoyed it. Most of his time was spent in the pre-school room and what a wonderful job they did helping him grow into the confident little man who just joined school! The amazing staff did a fantastic job – even during the stop-start of lockdown, giving our family a sense of normality when everything else was crazy! The activities arranged were varied, the staff fun and caring and my son thoroughly enjoyed his time here. I would highly recommend it.

Both my daughters started this September at Young Sussex. My 2-year-old struggled in the beginning due to COViD and not really attending any baby groups or similar settings. However, the staff at Young Sussex were so lovely and patient; they’ve helped her settle really nicely, and she loves going now. She loves all the staff there and talks a lot about them. My one-year-old smiles the minute we walk through the gate! I highly recommend; they take amazing care of the children and communicate verbally at pick up, which is lovely. All their staff are lovely and very welcoming.

Both my son and daughter have been through Young Sussex, and the staff and management are the same since we joined in 2018, which is a great sign. They have seen my children from baby to school age, which has created lovely relationships.
The staff are fantastic, and they always do different activities with the children. Lovely food and snacks and there is a lovely feeling in each of the rooms. My children have made lots of friends through Young Sussex and have been very happy there.
The office is very quick to respond and has always been flexible and understanding with our freelance jobs and needing to swap sessions. Would definitely recommend this nursery, and I have looked at quite a few in the local area.

Our daughter started at Young Sussex from the age of three, so during the difficult period of lockdown. She’s now ready to go to school in September. It’s given her a foundation, socially in mixing with other children and being able to be seated with the kids and learn things with lots of play.
Her nursery leader and the team always had something different to do to stimulate the kids and would get them outdoors as much as the weather allowed (or not!). There were always new ideas for things the kids can do, and of course, friends to make, learning to interact with them and share and play together.
She has enjoyed her time, and it’s given her a foundation making her ready to go to school in September.

My daughter attended Young Sussex Hove and I cannot stress enough how excellent all of the staff is. My little one created an excellent bond with all of her teachers and I could definitely see on a daily basis how much her skills improved by attending nursery. All of the teachers are extremely knowledgeable and caring. Plus they ensure to keep parents always updated on the child’s development and milestones. I would recommend Young Sussex Hove to any parent who is looking for outstanding care of their children.

My 11-month-old son started at Young Sussex two weeks ago and I have been so pleased with how well he’s settled. The staff have gone above and beyond to make sure he’s comforted and he’s had lots of cuddles whilst he finds his feet. When I collect him he’s smiling and gives big smiles at all the staff as we leave. He’s very comfortable in the space and has been napping brilliantly. I’ve been so encouraged by how well he’s got into the swing of things. The staff are so caring and considerate and you get a really thorough update on collection and throughout the day. The children in the room all seem happy and content and it’s a lovely atmosphere. I can’t recommend Young Sussex highly enough. Management have been really supportive, welcoming and straightforward to deal with which is wonderful. They’ve taken a lot of the stress out of this new transition for us as a family.

My son has attended Young Sussex Nursery since he was 5 months old.
We spent so long agonising over the perfect nursery, especially at such a young age. I have nothing but good things to say about the team and space. The manager is particularly receptive to any issues, great at communication and has been a massive support to our family multiple times. The activities are varied, the children are happy and the team care.
Three staff members are great room leaders and appreciate all their guidance and care for my son. He starts school in September and we will massively miss this team. Thank you.