Top 30 Best Kindergarten in Brighton

“Treehoppers has been the best decision for my youngest son - he absolutely loves it! The daily activities, outdoor play, and use of natural surroundings is amazing. The little ones learn such vital outdoor skills whilst playing with friends, learning to cook, lighting fires and building self-confidence. Highly recommend this setting to anyone wanting more outdoor play and a wonderful stimulating environment with the most caring team. It's really like a little family :)”

“Little Lambs have been absolutely fantastic - both in their service, helping support families any way they can, and in their care for the children. They are continually creating new spaces and formats accommodating the different needs of the children, which has really helped us in particular work on behaviour challenges we faced. Thank you Lambs!”

“Everyday, when I pick my daughter up from this magical forest kindergarten, I ask her: 'how was it?' and, with rosy red cheeks and a wide smile, she says: 'great'! This place is special: fresh air, mud kitchens, music, play, stories and real freedom all warmly delivered by Lucy and her wonderful team. What's not to love?”

“Tiny Treehoppers at Borde Hill is an expertly run group in beautiful natural surroundings. My two three-year-olds and I looked forward to going there each week to explore the evolving range of exciting themed activities on offer and to sing and listen to a story at the end. The organiser Suzanne is welcoming, friendly and well-organised. I can’t recommend this group and setting highly enough.”

“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!”

“My son Rudi joined this nursery nearly 2 years ago and i can't express how happy i am that he did! He absolutely loves it and has flourished immensely in the montassori environment. He is ALWAYS excited to go to school - never had any tears and always felt welcomed. His confidence and skills have grown in ways i didn't see possible. Their teachings are very well done and the staff is always welcoming everyone with a smile. Never had any problems! Great nursery - highly recommend.”

“The team have helped my son settle really well, at a time when he was already going through a lot of change. They have been so understanding and supportive of everything. It's so comforting dropping him off at a place you have full trust in. Can't rate highly enough.”

“My 3 year old was going to another nursery and was pretty happy there. I knew about Montessori schools and their special way of teaching and decided to visit Apple Tree when they opened doors. I couldn’t drag my 3 year old out of it. Since that day she asked me about coming back there. I switched the nurseries and couldn’t be happier. My child actually loves going there, talks about her friends, activities and teachers nonstop. That was not an experience with previous nursery where there were so many kids that she was just lost there. The place is divided into different educational sections and my daughter decides her self what she wants to do when she gets there every day. It provides her freedom and independence. My daughter is much more independent since she started this program. We are very happy with the program and definitely will recommend to others.”

“My daughter has loved going to Appletree she settled quickly and now looks forward to seeing her teachers and friends. She loves the time they spend outside making pretend food and I have seen her concentration on an activity increase since she started.”

“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”

“We’ve moved from a Steiner school in Brazil to Michael Hall mid pandemic. We’re still getting acquainted with the school and the environment, but our first impressions are very good. Our three children adore their teachers and are thriving in the new environment. Management is clearly going through growing pains, but moving forward and what we see and feel through our children is as awe inspiring as other wonderful Steiner schools. Careful with reviewers who do not name themselves and who only offer negative reviews to anything they review.”

“Brilliant nursery! My daughter settled here very quickly after a long struggle in previous nursery. Very safe environment, clean and well organized to entertain all children. Beautiful garden with the woodland on the side is a big advantage. Playing is combined with learning practical skills, thinking critically and exploring. Children have access to computers, they regularly have sessions with a teacher where they learn literacy, enjoy group book reading or active learning. Children are involved in all sort of events, celebrations and entertainment (nativity play, sports day, celebrating each child birthday etc.). It is amazing to see how much they learn and how great communication and friendship they have. I am very impressed with the level of care and the attention that children receive at New View Nursery. The staff is outstanding! My daughter loves every single staff member and excitingly tells me how much fun she had each time. Nursery use Tapestry online learning journal which they regularly update. They post photos/videos and info of what my child does so I can actually work without being worried :-)”

“My child has really enjoyed being at Apple Tree Whiteways. The team is very good at proactively sharing info and keeping us informed of any thing that arises. They also have lots of great activities organised to keep the children amused. I would hesitate to recommend Apple Tre to any parent.”

“Excellent place and lovely staff. Our son Jack loves going there. Thanks everyone!”

“Child led with very gentle settle in sessions with whatever the kids need - bit of a forest school vibe run by qualified teachers - all in all a lovely nurturing environment”

“My granddaughter has come on so well since starting here. There's so much for the kids to do, with the added joy of the big garden filled with outdoor activities. The Manager and staff are all amazing and I know she's in the safest of hands. We get weekly updates with a tapestry of photos and videos showing what she's been doing each day; it's so nice to see how much she's enjoying herself! I would highly recommend Mini Adventurers .”

“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.”

“Great nursery with amazing staff. My son loved his time here and left full of confidence to start school.”

“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.”

“Brilliant staff and care, the children obviously love it here!”

“Currently have two children at Woodpeckers and I can only say positive things. Staff are absolutely amazing. We have a third child who is still a year away from Nursery but will 100% be going to this superb Nursery.”

“This is an excellent pre-school and I have visited most in this area. The staff are really lovely and enthusiastic and made my son feel at home straight away. They have great activities and toys including forest school, yoga and languages! The atmosphere is great with lots of smiles.”

“Excellent staff, warm and friendly welcome. Highly recommend. :-)”