Kindergarten in Brighton

“Our daughter has spent over 2 years at Treehoppers in Borde Hill and I can’t think of a more magical way to spend your early years. The camp is beautiful and it’s been lovely to see it change through the seasons and offer different activities from growing vegetables in spring to fun in the snow in winter. The team are amazing-so creative, kind and adventurous. Activities are imaginative and playful and have really engaged our daughter. She particularly enjoyed the campfire cooking, storytelling, making objects with tools and all the natural crafts. The community is wonderful too. We have all made some special friends. Thank you Treehoppers!”

“Wonderful setting for children, encourages independence and confidence. My son thrived and I want to say a huge thank you to all who worked there to create a fun, imaginative, creative and safe environment for my son over the last few years. He will miss it immensely.”

“The nursery has been a godsend for us. My son looks forward to going there and the management team particularly Tracey(SENCO) and Mirella are nothing but supportive and comitted to inclusivity. The nursery is down to earth and staff are dedicated. They have a large garden and sensory room. The staffing seems consistent. I can't thank them enough. I highly recommend, especially if your child has SEND.”

“Thank you so much for all your wonderful time and guidance with D over the last two years. Your woods have been the most amazing and magical place to grow and we can't thank you enough for everything that you have all done. Wriggly and Rob have been such nurturing and fabulous key staff to D, he loves them completely. I can’t express how amazing it has been to drop our son off and just know how well he is looked after, just how much fun he is having and that he couldn’t have been in a better place with better people. It's going to be so hard to move on, what can compare to Bees. I am so glad that there’s holiday club so we will get to see you all again. I am so sad this chapter of Dylan’s life is over but he is very ready and excited for the next chapter and that’s because he was so well prepared by you all. Thank you, thank you, thank you”

“We had a wonderful experience with this nursery. My little son started in the Robins room, when he was two, and then moved to the Swallow when he turned three. In both cases, he had really enjoyed his time there. The nursery offers a very friendly, warm and welcoming atmosphere, and a rich variety of stimulating activities for the children. The staff are highly qualified and genuinely care about the children. In fact, I cannot speak highly enough of the nursery staff that my son had while he was with the Swallow. They have been amazing under so many aspects, and I could see that he developed a real bond with them: they really were like a second family to him. My little boy really flourished during his time there, and I was particularly impressed by the way how the practitioners got to know each child very well, and were genuinely caring and enjoying about their progresses”

“A lovely place with truly caring people. My daughter loves going there and I can see she is looked after. I feel very lucky To have found them.”

“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.”

“This nursery is everything I could ever have hoped for. What I love most about it is the culture, it is a proper community where the children are all loved and cared for and everyone wants to get to know each other. The staff are all brilliant and take time to get to properly know and understand every child individually and they go above and beyond to make the children feel happy, safe and listened to. They always plan such creative and thoughtful activities which are tailored to meet all of their different developmental needs. The mixed age setting means that children get to interact with all ages (rather than being limited in a particular room like in most nurseries) and this has such fantastic benefits to their social development. My daughter loves going to nursery everyday and I can't recommend it highly enough.”

“The Waldorf school is amazing, my son's confidence has grown and grown! The school has given him the freedom to be himself and express his ideas. During Covid19 the school was able to still provide a full education for my son, he used Google class rooms and had several meetings all day covering many subjects. We know that main stream school were not able to do this.”

“I have endless amazing things to say about this nursery! My little one had been in nursery from a year old but had reached a point where she was no longer happy and really did not enjoy going in. We moved her to Apple tree Montessori nursery and the change was instant! She LOVES it here! She hops in and barely bothers to say goodbye! I ask her about her day and she has a list of things to tell me, and the feedback from all the staff is amazing. They take the time to get to know the children so well. I really feel they enjoy the time spent with my little one rather then it being ‘just a job’. My daughters confidence is amazing since starting here as well and she has come along leaps and bounds, even with her appetite which we had struggled with previously. I would recommend this nursery to EVERYONE! I love it, and it makes me happy to see my daughter so happy and safe when she’s not with me. Thank you Montessori staff for being wonderful!”

“My son has been attending the nursery for around 6 months now - in this short time we can already see the positive impact the nursery is having on his confidence, motor skills and early education. The nursery itself is in a great setting within the park and a 5 minute walk from the beach/library, all which the children visit regularly. Pictures are sent throughout the day via WhatsApp which is a lovely personal and reassuring touch! The staff are all so friendly and attentive on pick ups & drop offs nothing is too much trouble for them. Overall, a big thanks Brodie, charley & team for giving my little one the best start into his education :)”

“Isabello’s is a fantastic pre school. The staff are amazing and my daughter has loved her time there. The team are so supportive, loving and know each child so well. I wouldn’t hesitate recommending Isabello’s to anyone!”

“Simply an outstanding nursery. Smaller class size and attentitive, well experienced staff who clearly enjoy working together and with the children. My little boy has grown in confidence since his time with Apple Tree and has made some lovely friends. Such a unique setting with plenty of outdoor activities, regardless of the weather. The staff are very supportive, and because of the high ratio of teachers to children they have the time to provide quality care. Highly recommended.”

“I can't recommend Wrap nursery enough. Our little one started at 9 months and are just about to "graduate" - we will all miss Wrap a lot. It was a challenge to find a nursery that I felt comfortable with, but the staff and management at Wrap has made the last 4 years childcare easy and worry-free. It is not the closest nursery to our house, but even when me moved out of the city we decided to stay with Wrap as our child has been very happy there and always excited to go in the mornings. We even returned full time after trying a (big chain) nursery closer to home of a few months and also after were out of the country for for two months. Wrap has always been supportive and flexible - they have been able to accommodate us for extra days (even last minute). The staff has been wonderful and know our child well. The have supported us through the tricky toilet training days (thank you Hannah!) and Mia's presence through the years from the baby to the pre-school room has been very comforting for all of us. Wrap, for us, has been brilliant, a really caring nursery, with diversity, creativity and respect for all. We wish we could stay...”

“Amazing nursery! Staff are very welcoming and accommodating. I was very anxious starting my 1 year old at nursery but they made me feel so at ease and thoroughly updated me on all his sessions. Highly recommend and incredibly happy to have my son attend Meadows.”

“I am delighted to share our experience at Appletree Montessori, where both my daughters have attended for several years. From the moment we stepped through the doors, we were welcomed into a nurturing and stimulating environment that prioritises the holistic development of each child. The Montessori approach has truly transformed my daughters, fostering not only their academic skills but also their confidence and independence. The carefully curated learning materials encourage exploration and creativity, allowing each child to learn at their own pace. I've watched my daughters grow into curious, self-assured individuals who are excited to tackle new challenges. I want to give special mention to Dani, Agnes, and Ana, who have been instrumental in making our experience at Appletree Montessori exceptional. Their passion, dedication, and attentiveness to the needs of each child have created a warm and inclusive atmosphere where every child feels valued and heard. The emphasis they place on social skills and emotional intelligence has helped my daughters develop strong friendships and effective communication skills. I am particularly impressed by the focus on practical life skills, which has instilled a sense of responsibility and accomplishment in my daughters. They come home eager to share their experiences and newfound abilities, which highlights the profound impact of their time at the nursery. In summary, I cannot recommend Appletree Montessori highly enough. It has provided a wonderful foundation for my daughters' growth, instilling a love for learning and a strong sense of self. I am truly grateful for the positive influence this nursery has had on their early years, and I am confident that the skills and values they have acquired will serve them well in the future.”

“My children have both attended here till moving on to school. The team are amazing and we have so many wonderful memories of active kids over the years. 100% recommend to anyone wanting a kind, caring and fun nursery for their children.”

“New View is a wonderful nursery with a team of lovely ladies. They offer so much support and love to each individual child helping them grow and learn. We have been lucky to have their support throughout our daughter’s early educational journey from 2022 - 2024. The sessions they offer allow the children to be creative, develop reading skills and learn phonics. Our daughter’s favourite was forest school where they explore New Views fantastic wooded area and learn about the great outdoors. We have also been able to connect with that journey through their informative app, tracking key stages along the way with descriptions of their observations and photographs. New view owner Sharon ensures that the nursery is organised and safe. She had created an environment that incorporates both learning and fun. Her care for the children and passion for her role in their future is evident, reflected by the nursery’s fantastic Ofsted results.”

“Could not recommend this nursery more. My daughter can be quite needy and clingy and I was so worried about her never settling at nursery, but the incredible staff at the Whiteway centre have been so patient and caring with her that she settled so much quicker than I could have ever hoped for. The team there are amazing and the communication is excellent. I am so pleased with the progress she has made since starting there a few months ago and I know she will continue to thrive there. Thank you so much.”

“Son has been there for over a year, the staff are friendly and have done an amazing job”

“Excellent nursery where my two autistic children thrived. Well recommended.”

“St Paul's Pre school, The staff are very friendly, they help in the development of children from different ethics group. The best pre school in Haywards Heath.”

“My daughter made an amazing thing here she loves going to school everyday and hates leaving but when I told my eldest how to spell school they spelt P.R.I.S.O.N how dumb are teenagers now”

“Holywell Mount is the Pre-Prep building at Bede’s Prep School. Holywell Mount has children from Nursery up until Year 2, and after Year 2 they move up to the main building. There is usually 1 class per year group in Holywell Mount, with usually up to twenty children per class/year group.”

“The best nursery in BN2! Wise owls is more than a nursery, it's a second family. The ethos of the nursery is so warm, nurturing and fun. I've never had a day of doubt about how they look after my child and she's always super excited to go, especially after a weekend away. Food is super nutritious and delicious, she always seems to have seconds or thirds! We are pretty sure wise owls are equally responsible for our daughter turning out so lovely, polite and funny and we have no doubts about sending our son there soon!”

“I have had 3 children all go to Pebbles now, and it was such a great experience for me and my wife. As a parent I was worried my children wouldn't want to be left at a young age but in fact they had such a great time there they didnt ever look back. I also noticed the difference in their learning once they had started - particularly with their counting and speech it was a great foundation for their school life. Cannot recommend the helpful friendly staff enough too! Keep up the good work.”