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Hippy Kids Playschool # Hippy Kids Playschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · 5.0 (3 Google reviews) · South Portslade Community Centre, Church Road, Brighton, BN41 1LB · Brighton and Hove Number of places 45 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2026 Local authority Brighton and Hove About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Hippy Kids Playschool in Portslade, Brighton, registered with Ofsted in 2024, provides childcare for children aged 1-4 years. The playschool operates year-round, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 to 18:00. The setting prioritises a broad and engaging curriculum, designed to support all children's development from their starting points across all seven areas of learning, including those with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) or other barriers to learning. Children who require additional communication and language support benefit from nurture groups, and staff are skilled at adapting their approach to meet individual needs. The playschool boasts a well-designed outdoor space, including a forest garden, which children access daily to develop their physical and exploratory skills. While the inspection report highlights significant safeguarding concerns related to recruitment and vetting procedures, it also notes that children are happy and content, forming strong bonds with staff and developing independence and self-confidence. Parents have reported feeling well-informed and included, crediting staff for their children's progress. What it's like There are significant breaches to the safeguarding and welfare requirements that compromise children's safety. Recruitment and vetting procedures are not followed, and leaders do not ensure all staff are suitable before employment. Despite this, children are happy and content, forming close attachments to staff and developing self-confidence and independence. Broad curriculum Outdoor learning Engaged children Nurturing staff ## Pricing & funding The nursery charges flat hourly rates for non-funded hours alongside pay-as-you-go rates. Families using government-funded hours can choose between free standalone sessions, subject to limited availability, or flexible daily sessions that attract a surcharge with optional meal fees. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - • A retainer fee is required to reserve a space, which is deducted from the first invoice and is non-refundable. - • No retainer fee is charged for children taking a fully funded place. - • Minimum booking requirement is two sessions per week, with each session being a minimum of three hours. - • Full fees are payable for child sickness, child holidays, and bank holidays. - • Invoices are payable one month in advance, and term-time contracts are available upon request. - • The notice period required for all contracts is four weeks. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Hippy Kids Playschool Inspection date Apr 2026 Inspection no. 2768105 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50304492)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768105) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://hippykids.co.uk/) South Portslade Community Centre, Church Road, Brighton, BN41 1LB ## Explore day nurseries near Brighton - [Day nurseries in Brighton](/search?q=Brighton) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=hippy-kids-playschool-bn41-1lb-2768105) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:00 - 18:00 Term time / All Year All\_year Registered with Ofsted 2024 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected Apr 2026 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted report for Hippy Kids Playschool Last inspected 28 April 2026 Actions the provider must take - take action to ensure robust and effective recruitment and vetting procedures are in place to ensure the suitability of all individuals who have access to children and their families What it's like to attend There are significant breaches to the safeguarding and welfare requirements that compromise children's safety. Recruitment and vetting procedures are not followed, and leaders do not ensure all staff are suitable before employment. Despite this, children are happy and content, forming close attachments to staff and developing self-confidence and independence. Inspector highlights - Children, including those who face barriers to their learning, make good progress from their starting points across all 7 areas of learning and development. - Leaders and staff have high but appropriate expectations of children's behaviour and attitudes to learning. - Children enjoy their play and learning in spaces that welcome and engage their individual curiosities. - The curriculum is designed to support children's development, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities or those who face other barriers to learning. - Children of all ages particularly benefit from the well-thought-out outdoor space which is regularly accessed daily. Areas to develop - 1 take action to ensure robust and effective recruitment and vetting procedures are in place to ensure the suitability of all individuals who have access to children and their families by 16/12/2025 Inspection #2768105 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50304492) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children who receive additional support to develop their communication and/or language skills benefit from attending additional nurture groups within the playschool. Staff recognise when some children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities need adaptations to support and understand their own behaviours. The curriculum is designed to support children's development, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities or those who face other barriers to learning across all 7 developmental areas. Leaders are ambitious for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and those who face other barriers to learning. Outdoor space Children of all ages particularly benefit from the well-thought-out outdoor space which is regularly accessed daily. The forest garden is well risk assessed and staff supervise children in the area well, providing an abundance of opportunities for physical skills like climbing, balancing, swinging, and navigating the forest. ## Google Reviews of Hippy Kids Playschool 5.0 (3 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIXJg75M2D0Db0fi7FYBJT09Wywg4pNDAY_Pacs_GaYitke2w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) melanie stephenson 5 months ago My grandchild loves going to play at hippy kids.the garden really used it n all weather which grandchild loves.happy happy natured and loved by staff they know my grandchild very well.🦋 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pSRVdqZHBSekEyTVdWWVdXSmtjRkpzWlc5NU5tYxAB!2m1!1s0x48759a9121cce7c7:0x31f76f30421f791a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXRb0p-ZHWw0yL9c0Xodjjcrn2fcFqPof9jo8PEONEEDjxug73MNg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Joseph Mansfield 11 years ago Friendly, professional, creative childcare. Would recommend to anyone... [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnckw2bWJBEAE!2m1!1s0x48759a9121cce7c7:0x31f76f30421f791a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU6UIX7-WTUOV1scweKBhC9ry6ZUvnaSltHfgHJzJt8BpxzplY=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Vikki Etherington 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBXzRDcFl3EAE!2m1!1s0x48759a9121cce7c7:0x31f76f30421f791a) Reviews from Google for Hippy Kids Playschool. 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