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Home By The Sea # Home By The Sea Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2025) · 56 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4FL · Brighton and Hove Number of places 44 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority Brighton and Hove About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Home By The Sea Day Nursery and Preschool in Hove provides a stimulating environment focused on early childhood development within a secure setting. The day nursery is committed to supporting families with childcare costs, offering guidance on various government funding schemes, including the Tax-Free Childcare programme and extended funding options for children aged 9 months to 4 years. They strive to make the funding application process as straightforward as possible, with nursery managers available to offer expert advice and assistance. The nursery operates 51 weeks a year, stretching funded hours to provide consistent support throughout the year. They offer a variety of session types, including morning, afternoon, and full-day care, with a strong emphasis on a rich and diverse educational experience. In addition to core childcare services, a comprehensive consumables charge covers essential items like nappies, wipes, sun cream, and all meals, snacks, and extracurricular activities, ensuring a seamless experience for children and parents alike. What it's like Staff are kind and gentle with children, who are eager to attend and feel safe and secure, confident that staff know them well. They encourage children to share their thoughts and ensure all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, have access to an exciting curriculum, leading to strong progress from their individual starting points. Government funding support Stretched funding Inclusive consumables charge Flexible session options ## Pricing & funding Charges are structured as daily or half-day consumables fees. These fees cover nappies, wipes, sun cream, nappy cream, meals, snacks, extra-curricular activities, trips, and clubs. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Good to know - • Consumables charge includes nappies, wipes, sun cream, and nappy cream. - • Consumables charge includes meals, snacks, extra-curricular activities, trips, and clubs. ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 6pm, every weekday Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2000 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Home By The Sea Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10398890 Lead inspector Tina Lambert Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283238)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY233920) 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 [ Visit website ](https://homebytheseadaynurseryandpreschool.co.uk/) 56 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4FL ## Explore day nurseries near Hove - [Day nurseries in Hove](/search?q=Hove) - [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=home-by-the-sea-bn3-4fl-ey233920) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Home By The Sea Last inspected 25 June 2025 · Tina Lambert Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Staff are kind and gentle with children, who are eager to attend and feel safe and secure, confident that staff know them well. They encourage children to share their thoughts and ensure all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, have access to an exciting curriculum, leading to strong progress from their individual starting points. Inspector highlights - The leadership team is committed to providing a home-from-home environment for children. - Staff support children to be very independent. - The leadership team has created a broad curriculum that covers all areas of learning. - Children have extensive opportunities to have experiences that they may not previously have had. - Staff support children's language skills effectively. Areas to develop - 1 enhance methods of training staff to identify areas for development that help to raise the quality of their practice to a consistently high level across all areas of the nursery. Inspection #10398890 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283238) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > individualised care and attention that they receive helps them to feel included in the setting and their children's educational journey. “ > They appreciate the help and support that the staff provide. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff ensure that all children have access to an exciting curriculum, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with tailored support enabling them to make strong progress from their individual starting points. Outdoor space Staff make use of the large garden to promote children's physical development and curiosity. Children grow sunflowers and strawberries, developing an interest in the natural world. Inspection history Date: October 2009 - June 2025 Good - November 2019 Outstanding - May 2016 Outstanding - October 2013 Good - October 2009 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Home By The Sea ### What size of nursery is Home By The Sea? ### Which funded childcare entitlements does it accept? ### How is the staff team described? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### What is the address of Home By The Sea? ### When is Home By The Sea open? ## Nearby day nurseries in Hove Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Home By The Sea. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Bright Horizons New Church Road, Hove Day Nursery and Preschool Hove · BN3 4FL ](/nursery/bright-horizons-new-church-road-hove-day-nursery-and-preschool-bn3-4fl-ey494567) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.2 mi ### Shoresh Hove · BN3 4AD ](/nursery/shoresh-bn3-4ad-2746486) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Young Sussex Nursery (Hove) Hove · BN3 5QJ 4.6(8 Google reviews) ](/nursery/young-sussex-nursery-hove-bn3-5qj-2545706) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.3 mi ### Pumpkin Patch Nursery Church Road Hove Hove · BN3 4BD 5.0(8 Google reviews) ](/nursery/pumpkin-patch-nursery-church-road-hove-bn3-4bd-2844276) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Hopscotch Nursery Hove · BN3 5JA 4.6(37 Google reviews) ](/nursery/hopscotch-nursery-bn3-5ja-ey455746) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School Brighton · BN3 3WB 4.9(36 Google reviews) ](/nursery/apple-tree-montessori-nursery-school-bn3-3wb-2635566) [See all nurseries in Hove →](/search?q=Hove) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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