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Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove Library # Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove Library Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2024) · Lower Ground Floor, Hove Public Library 182-186, Hove, BN3 2EG · Brighton and Hove Number of places 41 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2024 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 early years setting Hove Village Pre-School Nursery at Hove Library offers a nurturing environment for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Located within the Hove Library, the nursery provides a stimulating setting for early learning and development. The facility operates 50 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, with fees calculated annually and distributed evenly across monthly payments. The nursery is committed to providing high-quality care and education, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. Parents are encouraged to visit the nursery and speak with the admissions manager to discuss the best options for their child. The admissions process involves an initial enquiry, a visit to the nursery, and then completion of a registration form and payment of a non-refundable registration fee and a deposit to secure a place. The nursery accommodates various government funding schemes, ensuring accessibility to funded hours for eligible families, while also offering optional additional services and enrichment activities aimed at enhancing the children's experience. Our ethos The nursery is committed to providing high-quality care and education, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. What it's like Children are happy and motivated to learn in this nurturing and stimulating nursery. Leaders and staff work together to successfully plan and implement an ambitious curriculum that provides children with varied opportunities. Staff carefully plan a range of purposeful activities and play experiences that support children's individual learning and continually build on what they already know, remember and can do. Located in Hove Library Accepts government funding Open 50 weeks a year Ages 6 months to 5 years ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured around a combination of funded hours and non-funded sessions, supplemented by an 'Extras and Essentials' consumables charge. This consumables fee covers meals, snacks, nappies, formula, and extracurricular activities not covered by government funding. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - • A non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place. - • A deposit is required upon acceptance, refundable upon leaving with correct notice. - • An 'Extras and Essentials' consumables fee is charged during applicable sessions to cover meals and activities. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove Library Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10364668 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259446)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2524856) 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://www.hovevillage.com/) Lower Ground Floor, Hove Public Library 182-186, Hove, BN3 2EG ## 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=hove-village-pre-school-nursery-at-hove-library-bn3-2eg-2524856) ## Key facts Opening hours 8:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, for 50 weeks each year. Age range 6 months to 5 years old Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2019 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove Library Last inspected 24 September 2024 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 Children are happy and motivated to learn in this nurturing and stimulating nursery. Leaders and staff work together to successfully plan and implement an ambitious curriculum that provides children with varied opportunities. Staff carefully plan a range of purposeful activities and play experiences that support children's individual learning and continually build on what they already know, remember and can do. Inspector highlights - Staff provide a broad and well-balanced curriculum that covers all seven areas of learning. - Communication and language are a fundamental basis for the curriculum. - Across the nursery, staff promote the love of books very well. - Staff plan many opportunities to help promote children's independence and self-help skills. - Partnerships with parents are a high priority to leaders and staff. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the coaching and mentoring arrangements for less-experienced staff to help raise the quality of interactions to a consistently high level - 2 support staff to give consistently clear messages so that children know and understand the expectations of their behaviour and learn right from wrong. Inspection #10364668 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259446) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > Parents are extremely complimentary about the care and learning their children receive. “ > They feel listened to and valued, and they comment that their children's interests are nourished by excellent staff. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff recognise each child's unique personality and the additional support some children need. They are responsive to all children's needs and wants. Staff precisely plan appropriate next steps for children, with just the right amount of challenge, which enables children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to continually strengthen their knowledge and skills. Outdoor space Staff plan many opportunities to help promote children's independence and self-help skills. For example, staff encourage children to put their own coats and wellies on to go into the garden. Inspection history Date: November 2021 - September 2024 Good - November 2021 Good ## Frequently asked about Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove Library ### What ages of children does Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove Library take? ### How does Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove Library support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove Library? ### How did Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove Library do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### Whereabouts is Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove Library? ### Who works at Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove Library? ## Nearby day nurseries in Hove Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Hove Village Pre-School Nursery At Hove Library. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School Brighton · BN3 3WB 4.9(36 Google reviews) ](/nursery/apple-tree-montessori-nursery-school-bn3-3wb-2635566) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.2 mi ### Shoresh Hove · BN3 4AD ](/nursery/shoresh-bn3-4ad-2746486) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Shirley Street Day Nursery Hove · BN3 3WJ 4.4(8 Google reviews) ](/nursery/shirley-street-day-nursery-bn3-3wj-2590365) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Honeycroft Hove · BN3 3WF 5.0(13 Google reviews) ](/nursery/honeycroft-bn3-3wf-130746) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### Hopscotch Hove Station Hove · BN3 3RT 5.0(33 Google reviews) ](/nursery/hopscotch-hove-station-bn3-3rt-ey538794) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Home By The Sea Hove · BN3 4FL ](/nursery/home-by-the-sea-bn3-4fl-ey233920) [See all nurseries in Hove →](/search?q=Hove) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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