Young Friends Kindergarten School in Hove, Brighton and Hove

Reviews

1. Amy Dyer ★★★★★

   My daughter is still a recent joiner at Young Friends and she's come on such a long way already. The first and only nursery we visited, we can now see why friends have sung their praises. I fully trust she is in safe hands and a nurturing environment for her to explore. I'm really happy we found Young Friends and it's only the beginning of a wonderful journey. Thank you :)

   1 year ago
2. Georgie Middleditch ★★★★★

   We feel so incredibly lucky to have found young friends, from a very shy little baby who really struggled with separation anxiety he has ADORED young friends from day one. He runs in every day and just has the best time. Knowing that he is outside so much makes us so happy and we love unpacking his clothes covered in mud. Sign of a great day. Not to mention using proper hammers, drills and saws in the work shop. He has developed such a love of the natural world, always asking about different flowers and plants and telling me fun facts about the environment. Not to mention all the trips to the kitchen garden, parks and beaches. I firmly believe that his impressive creative and imaginative play is a direct result of YF’s unique learning approach and lack of “toys”. The children spend hours creating their own little worlds as it’s such a genuinely free flow environment. I also notice how empathetic and caring all of his friends are, definitely something that is nurtured at YF. Every staff member has been wonderful and he always speaks so fondly of all of them. Luckily, with two more children this isn’t the end of young friends for us!

   1 year ago
3. Claire Costello ★★★★★

   We absolutely LOVE this nursery- it is by far the best we have seen! I love that it is eco friendly & teaches the children about sustainability, child led, creative, my daughter cooks most days, uses tools, plants veg, has messy play, eats healthy and so much more! We travel across town to take our daughter and are actually going to move house to be closer to the nursery rather than find somewhere closer to us! It is clear the staff love their job and the children, I can leave my 3 year old with complete ease knowing she is so taken care of. It feels like having some of the village support that is missing in our society. She always comes out muddy-which is how it should be! My daughter asks to go to nursery on her days off, so we are very happy! Thank you so much everyone at Young Friends! ❤️❤️❤️

   1 year ago

1. Dan Kemp ★★★★★

   We couldn’t be happier with Young friends. The staff are so kind and show such genuine care for the children. Our girls are buzzing when we pick them up and so excited to tell us what they have been up to during the day. They are learning so much about the environment and how to care for animals. The outside space is a beautiful haven for the children. Sophie was wonderful and thoughtful in helping them to transition from another setting. It has been a joy to see them flourish at young friends.

   1 year ago
2. Emma Critchley ★★★★★

   We couldn't ask for a better start to our daughter's life than Young Friends nursery. The space itself, with the sanctuary of a garden, rabbits and the kitchen garden; the nursery's ethos with regards to the recycled materials they use for play, communal cooking and a deep love and respect for nature, gives the children an invaluable grounding in the true values in life. We cannot begin to describe the nurturing support the staff have given our daughter and us as a family, which has enabled her to truly flourish as a person. The staff have been an inspiration, going above and beyond what we could ever imagine a nursery could be. Thank you thank you thank you.

   1 year ago
3. Emma Holmes ★★★★★

   I am lucky enough to be the manager of Young Friends Kindergarten, and what an honour it is. I have been here for just over a year and am still blown away by the team’s authenticity and commitment to the sustainable ethos. In these tough, uncertain times (especially within our sector) it is a joy to be part of growing our next generation of eco-warriors.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Ben Ritchie ★☆☆☆☆

   My wife posted a review which the company had deleted by google. She spoke of this nursery's lack of consideration by parking their two vans in the street when they have an always-empty driveway with enough space for two vehicles. And when I say always empty I really mean it. With parking at a premium in town this is grossly unnecessary and inconsiderate. But what's worse is their apparent neglect of the children in their care. It's 5:25pm as I write this on 16/8/22, and for the last half an hour several children have been crying to the point of desperation. No one seems to be doing anything about it. Even with earphones and music in my ears I can still hear the crying. Quite pathetic childcare as it is undeniable they are being ignored. Yes children cry and there's nothing you can do about it. But you can tend to them and try and stop it! Judging by the exhausted nature of the cries this is not happening at all. It's just got louder now (if that was even possible)!

   almost 3 years ago
2. Chris Dodd ★★★★★

   Both my daughters have attended this wonderful establishment. Every day they went, they were excited to go and have learnt lots whilst having fun. The nursery stresses the importance of the environment and our surroundings to the children whilst maintaining goals and achievements, but most importantly enjoying themselves. The garden is incredible, including the guinea pigs. All the staff have been fantastic throughout the years. I am proud to say my children went to Young Friends.

   almost 5 years ago
3. Inga Bardonova ★★★★★

   I've never seen any other nursery involving children in that many activities than Young Friends Nursery! My little one loves mornings when she knows she's going there, comes back with so much to talk about. Would recommend this nursery!

   more 9 years ago

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