Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Child Care Partner in Hove
Established in 1985, Hillbury House Nursery is an independent nursery providing high-quality childcare in a safe, caring, and stimulating environment. Our dedicated team of fully qualified nursery nurses follows a holistic approach, offering tailored care for children aged 0-5. We maintain a 'home from home' atmosphere with small group sizes, ensuring individual attention and strong partnerships with families.Our curriculum focuses on creative learning, outdoor exploration, and social development, preparing children for school while prioritising their well-being. With 40 years of experience, we combine structured routines with flexible scheduling to meet modern family needs.
Services
Daycare Services
Baby Care
Toddler Programs
Preschool Preparation
Government Funded Hours
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have 40 years of experience in early years childcare.
- Our staff are fully qualified nursery nurses with specialist training.
- We maintain a maximum of 30 places for personalised attention.
- Our holistic approach combines structured learning with creative play.
- We offer government-funded childcare options and flexible scheduling.
What people say
Nurturing calm environment
Staff dedication
Family-like atmosphere
Creative learning opportunities
Smooth settling process
Services
Daycare Services
Our full-day childcare accommodates children aged 0-5 with qualified staff providing continuous care. We maintain small group sizes to ensure individual attention while following established routines for feeding, sleeping, and activities. Parents receive daily reports for babies and flexible scheduling options for older children.
Baby Care
Specialised care for infants aged 0-18 months in a dedicated suite with age-appropriate activities. Our nursery nurses provide constant supervision, follow parental routines, and facilitate sensory development through music, storytelling, and creative play in a secure environment.
Toddler Programs
Structured programmes for 18-month to 2.5-year-olds combining indoor and outdoor activities. Children develop social skills through group play, physical coordination in our gymnasium, and foundational learning through storytelling and creative projects in a supportive environment.
Preschool Preparation
Comprehensive preparation for children aged 2.5-5 years focusing on academic and social development. Our curriculum includes literacy, numeracy, and creative arts alongside social interaction activities to ensure confidence and readiness for formal schooling environments.
Government Funded Hours
Eligible families can access 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare weekly. We administer Tax-Free Childcare, childcare vouchers, and all government schemes while maintaining flexible session arrangements to accommodate working parents' schedules.
People
Lizzie Woolley
Manager
With over 20 years in early years education, Lizzie leads our team with expertise in child development and nursery management. She ensures our practices align with statutory guidelines while maintaining our unique 'home from home' approach.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide care for children aged 0-5 years across three dedicated age-specific areas.
Are your staff qualified?
All our nursery nurses hold relevant childcare qualifications and undergo regular professional development.
How do you handle settling-in periods?
We encourage flexible visits before starting and allow parents to stay until their child feels comfortable.
What is your Ofsted rating?
We maintain an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted, reflecting our exceptional childcare standards.
Do you offer flexible hours?
Yes, we provide full or part-day sessions to accommodate different family schedules.
