Overview
Hove Village Day Nursery – New Church Road is a full-day care nursery located at 126-128 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4JD.
We provide a creative, child-centred environment where children from 3 months old can learn, explore and flourish.
The setting is open all year (excluding bank holidays/Christmas) and offers a variety of services from baby care through to preschool.
Key Features & Details
Age Range & Places
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The nursery accepts children from 12 weeks old.
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The total capacity is up to 147 children in the setting.
Facilities & Learning Environment
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The New Church Road site has nearly 8,000 sq ft of well-designed classrooms and creative spaces (including dedicated dance/yoga studio).
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There are two gardens on-site:
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A private baby garden (with sand pit, tyres and planks obstacle course, “bug hotel”).
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A larger back garden with climbing wall, teepee for stories & movement, water pump/feature.
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Outdoor learning is emphasised: children visit the neighbouring park (Wish Park) regularly, and engage in local outdoor trips (beach, parks, library) to extend learning beyond the nursery walls.
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The curriculum blends child-led and educator-led approaches, with creative classes (art, music, dance, yoga) included.
Meals & Nutrition
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Meals (breakfast, snacks, lunch, tea) are prepared on-site and included in the fees.
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Our food offering is celebrated for its diversity and quality (parents mention Thai curry, Moroccan couscous, etc.) in reviews. daynurseries.co.uk
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We cater for all allergies, dietary restrictions, vegetarians and cultural diets.
Staff, Accreditation & Reviews
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The nursery is registered with Ofsted under URN EY492059.
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Our parent reviews are strongly positive, citing happy children, good development in social/language skills, and strong communication. See daynurseries.co.uk.
One of our reviews:
“My daughter has been at Hove Village for a year… Photos and updates throughout the day via the app are a pleasure to receive.” daynurseries.co.uk
Admissions & Contact
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To enquire or book a visit, click here.
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Phone: 01273 358 589.
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Address: 126-128 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4JD.
Why do we stand out?
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Creative-rich environment: The emphasis on music, art, dance, and yoga means children are exposed to a broad range of stimulating experiences beyond core childcare.
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Strong outdoor provision: With gardens, local park access and beach visits, children get regular fresh-air, movement and nature time.
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Inclusive nutrition: Meals are included and varied, supporting healthy eating and dietary diversity.
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Parent communication: Good feedback from families about updates, photos and involvement.
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Central Hove location: Easy for commuting families or local residents in Hove.
Considerations / What to Ask
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Visit in person to see how our rooms are organised for different age groups.
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Confirm current fees and how free early years funding (15 h or 30 h) is applied. You can find our fees here.
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Check the latest Ofsted report to see any recent inspection findings or areas for improvement.
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Explore the settling-in process and how we support transitions for new children or moving rooms.
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If you have a child with additional needs or allergies, discuss how tailored support is provided.
