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Teddy Bears Day Nursery in Hove

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Mar 2023)
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5.0(25 Google reviews)
·59 Glebe Villas, Hove, BN3 5SL · Brighton and Hove
Number of places
34 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Brighton and Hove

About this day nursery

Teddy Bears Day Nursery, located in Hove, East Sussex, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. The nursery is celebrated for its exceptional care and educational provisions, having received an "Outstanding" rating in all areas by Ofsted in March 2023.

Parents consistently praise the dedicated and hardworking staff for their attentiveness and for fostering a homely atmosphere. The nursery provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to promote curiosity, exploration, and excellent development across all learning areas.

They focus on providing high-quality activities and ensuring each child feels safe, happy, and supported. The setting also prides itself on its all-inclusive fee structure, covering meals, snacks, nappies, wipes, formula milk for infants, and sun cream, along with a sibling discount.

Teddy Bears Day Nursery aims to support not only the children but also their parents throughout their early years journey.

What it's like

Children thrive in this outstanding nursery. The welcoming staff team greets children enthusiastically, and children are eager to explore the stimulating environment and high-quality activities. Staff purposefully plan every activity to develop children's skills and knowledge, appealing to their interests and promoting curiosity and exploration.

Ofsted OutstandingAll-inclusive feesHomely atmosphereDedicated staff

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age bands for children aged 0-23 months and 2-5 years, offering full day or half day sessions. All fees include meals, snacks, drinks, nappies, wipes, formula milk for infants under one, and sun cream.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Fees include breakfast, drinks, snacks, a 2-course hot lunch, nappies, wipes, formula (up to 1 year), and sun cream.
  • A 5% sibling discount is applied to the eldest child's fees.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, all year round, excluding Christmas week and bank holidays

Food

Breakfast, morning snack, 2-course hot lunch, afternoon snack, drinks, formula milk (up to 1 year)

Age range

0-5 years

Registered with Ofsted

1991

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Teddy Bears Day Nursery

Last inspected 16 March 2023

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 thrive in this outstanding nursery. The welcoming staff team greets children enthusiastically, and children are eager to explore the stimulating environment and high-quality activities. Staff purposefully plan every activity to develop children's skills and knowledge, appealing to their interests and promoting curiosity and exploration.

Inspector highlights

  • A highly ambitious curriculum is provided across all areas of learning, helping children to be ready for the next stage of their education.
  • Staff nurture a love of reading, with children listening intently to stories and linking different colours to emotions from "The Colour Monster".
  • Leaders swiftly identify and support children requiring additional help, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring the best possible outcomes.
  • Staff have very high expectations for children's behaviour, reinforcing excellent manners and acting as superb role models, leading to high levels of respect among children.
  • Staff provide children with rich experiences to understand their local community and the wider world, creatively teaching about festivals and promoting inclusivity and diversity.
Inspection #10280164 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak extremely positively about the care and education their children receive.

They value not only the support for their children but also the support that they receive as parents.

Parents praise the hardworking, dedicated staff team.

They comment on how they are astounded by the knowledge their children are gaining while at nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders swiftly identify any children who require additional support and embed strategies to help children catch up. Where necessary, leaders act quickly to seek support from other professionals, such as speech and language therapists. This ensures that all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve the best possible outcomes.

Google Reviews of Teddy Bears Day Nursery

5.0
(25 Google reviews)
Wilhelmenia Rantala
6 months ago

My little girl has been at Teddy Bears for about a month and absolutely loves it there. The compassionate approach to childcare, the great activities the little ones engage in and the superb leadership from Sue and Sarah is just outstanding. The childcare practitioners are incredible and clearly committed to providing the best care to the little ones but also ensure that parents know that there little one is well looked after. We were lucky to get a space and this is the best decision that we have made as a family. Thanks to the amazing crew at Teddy Bears Day Nursery and excited to watch our little pudding grow and thrive with your support. Mimi ❤️💜💙

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Gemma Kane
2 years ago

My son has been going to this nursery now for just over a year and I cannot recommend it enough. It’s a very daunting time when looking for a nursery, especially as he’s my first and only child. I looked at several options but fell in love with Teddy Bears. I love how the children’s artwork is all proudly displayed on the walls, they have so many different activities and even a big buggy that can take several children out at once. Since attending Teddy Bears my little boy is thriving. He’s not even 2 but can count to 20, day the alphabet, knows all of his colours/shapes and animals and is turning into a very loving happy little boy, I think Sue and her team need to take a lot of credit for that. I look forward to picking him up and hearing what he’s been up to. I also love receiving photo updates regularly, keep up the good work!

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Matthew Brian
2 years ago

Our boy has been at Teddy Bears for nearly a year now and he absolutely loves it. The staff are both kind and professional and everything is done with a purpose and with the children firmly in focus. We feel really lucky we found Teddy Bears and there is a massive difference between the experience of a chain-owned nursery and the independent nature of TB. We can’t recommend Sue and her team highly enough.

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Kayleigh Arthur
2 years ago

The best nursery, I tried another for the first year of my child’s life and never felt as confident leaving her there compared to Teddy bears. I know her needs are 100% met as well as her learning, which is adapted to her interests. The nursery owner is a wonderful person and is really passionate about her nursery, Children and staff. This nursery truly is outstanding in all aspects and more than deserved the most recent Ofsted rating. My child is always happy and excited to go to nursery. She loves all the staff and says hello and goodbye to them. She cannot wait to say ‘boo’ in the mornings to the nursery owner. They have formed strong bonds with my child and I’m confident she’s happy, loved and well looked after there, like I do at home. The children are always happy at drop offs and pick ups! This speaks volumes, I highly recommend them to any parent.

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Anthony Seddon
2 years ago

Both of my daughters have attended Teddybears nursery, my youngest still does, and they absolutely love it there. Sue and all the staff are attentive, engaging and most importantly passionate about the service they provide. On the odd occasion when the girls haven’t fancied going to nursery it is long forgotten about within a minute or two of getting inside the front door. The nursery provides a great place for an introduction to spending time with other children and learning. They were deservedly awarded “outstanding” at their most recent OFSTED inspection. I highly recommend them!

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Inspection history

Date: November 2004

  • April 2023Outstanding
  • March 2023Outstanding
  • September 2017Good
  • August 2017Good
  • June 2015Good
  • June 2015Good
  • May 2011Good
  • April 2011Good
  • November 2004Good

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