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Charley Barley's Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Aug 2024)
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5.0(3 Google reviews) ·120 Stanford Avenue, BRIGHTON, BN1 6FE · Brighton and Hove
Number of places
46 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2024
Local authority
Brighton and Hove

About this day nursery

Charley Barley's Nursery, nestled in the Fiveways area of Brighton, offers a nurturing "home away from home" environment for children. The day nursery operates Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm, with options for early and late sessions, and is open 51 weeks of the year, closing only for bank holidays and during the Christmas and New Year period.

The setting features a beautiful double-fronted property with four dedicated areas across two floors and a private garden. Both the Toddler and Preschool rooms benefit from free-flow access to the outdoors throughout the day, promoting continuous engagement with nature.

The day nursery is dedicated to fostering a strong foundation for children's future success and happiness by providing a safe and supportive atmosphere where each child's individual needs are prioritised. With a passionate and highly committed team, Charley Barley's aims to equip every child with the necessary tools to flourish, guided by a vision to ensure all children are happy, safe, kind, confident, able to self-regulate emotions, communicate effectively, and feel valued.

What it's like

Children benefit from an exceptional start to their learning in this homely, nurturing nursery. Staff enable children to feel emotionally secure from the moment they join the nursery. Home visits carried out before babies start mean that strong, trusting relationships are established immediately between children, parents and staff.

Home away from home atmosphereFree-flow outdoor accessFocus on individual needsDedicated and passionate team

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged based on full-day, morning, or afternoon sessions, with optional early and late add-ons. Full-price fees include milk, nappies, wipes, cream, sun cream, and meals or snacks depending on the session. A minimum attendance of two sessions per week is required.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Full day session (non-EYFE rate)£79.00 / day
  • Morning only session (non-EYFE rate)£44.00 / session
  • Afternoon only session (non-EYFE rate)£42.00 / session
  • Early session£9.50 / session
  • Late session£9.50 / session

Good to know

  • Minimum attendance of two sessions per week is required.
  • Full fees include milk, nappies, wipes, nappy cream, toothbrush, and sunscreen.
  • Bank holidays are payable, but fees are charged over 50 weeks to compensate. No refunds for sickness.
  • A registration fee and a refundable deposit are required to secure a place.
  • Invoices are issued monthly in advance, and one month's notice is required prior to leaving.
  • Discounts are available for full-time attendance, siblings, NHS staff, and teachers.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, 51 weeks of the year (closed bank holidays and between Christmas and New Year). Optional early (7:15am-8am) and late (6pm-6:45pm) extra sessions available.

Session types

Full day, Morning only, Afternoon only, Early session, Late session

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2016

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Charley Barley's Nursery

Last inspected 28 August 2024 · Jo Caswell

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children benefit from an exceptional start to their learning in this homely, nurturing nursery. Staff enable children to feel emotionally secure from the moment they join the nursery. Home visits carried out before babies start mean that strong, trusting relationships are established immediately between children, parents and staff.

Inspector highlights

  • The leadership team members work exceedingly hard to deliver the highest quality standards.
  • Teaching is exemplary across the nursery.
  • The curriculum for language and literacy fully supports children's development of a broad vocabulary.
  • Staff empower children to become confident, articulate and competent learners.
  • All children, including those who may need extra help, make exceptional levels of progress in their learning and development.
Inspection #10360039 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

If children need additional help, this is provided instantly. Staff quickly identify when a child needs some extra help, and specialist support is sought immediately, when needed. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make rapid progress in their learning and development.

Outdoor space

Pre-school children carry out a simple health and safety check on the nursery garden each day. They are confident in recognising possible dangers, and report their findings to staff. Children enjoy the responsibility of letting the younger children know the garden is safe for them to play in.

Google Reviews of Charley Barley's Nursery

5.0
(3 Google reviews)
Daniel Harper-Brooks
7 months ago

Really good nursery. Young Billy is very happy, and Daddy is too! Will recommend to the mums at stay and play.

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Ian Harris
8 years ago

Faultless ! I cannot speck highly enough of Charlie Barleys in Brighton , it is a new nursery and they have thought of everything , the security and safety and happiness is top of there agenda , the place is spotless, the systems they have in place is excellent and i have total faith in them. My daughters face lights up when we get close and ever time i pick her up she is happy , smiling and warn out ensuring a great nights sleep for me! After visiting almost every nursery in Brighton we 100% made the right choice , cannot praise this place enough!

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2024

Date: December 2018

  • August 2024Outstanding
  • December 2018Good

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