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The Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
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4.1(9 Google reviews) ·44 Cromwell Road, HOVE, BN3 3ER · Brighton and Hove
Number of places
65 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Brighton and Hove

About this early years setting

The Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-School, part of the iStep Learning group since July 2024, offers a stimulating and safe environment for children from three months to five years old. Both Cromwell Road and Portslade Day Nurseries focus on the holistic development of each child, providing enriching childcare and education tailored to individual growth.

The skilled practitioners aim to foster emotional resilience, social connections, and physical well-being through engaging activities and meaningful social interactions. Their approach is designed to build confidence, spark curiosity, and inspire a lifelong love of learning.

The nursery prides itself on having passionate and talented practitioners dedicated to delivering outstanding early years care and education, rooted in comprehensive and well-founded curriculums based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

Our ethos

The dedicated early years’ practitioners working within our nurseries focus on children’s all-round development, creating engaging opportunities that give every child the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Our nursery environments are safe and stimulating spaces that spark creativity, nurture curiosity, and build confidence, laying the groundwork for lifelong learning and growth.

What it's like

Children throughout the nursery benefit from the warm, caring interaction of staff. Children of all ages learn the social skills they need to prepare them for their future lives as learners, friends and neighbours. Staff provide positive and consistent support for children to understand how to share, take turns and to wait patiently when needed.

EYFS curriculumHolistic developmentPart of iStep Learning group

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

each weekday, between 7.30am and 6pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-School

Last inspected 23 March 2023

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 throughout the nursery benefit from the warm, caring interaction of staff. Children of all ages learn the social skills they need to prepare them for their future lives as learners, friends and neighbours. Staff provide positive and consistent support for children to understand how to share, take turns and to wait patiently when needed.

Inspector highlights

  • Children throughout the nursery benefit from the warm, caring interaction of staff.
  • Children of all ages learn the social skills they need to prepare them for their future lives as learners, friends and neighbours.
  • The thoughtful organisation of the outdoor play space successfully promotes children
  • s physical development.
  • Children develop their understanding of the world as they take part in first-hand experiences, such as growing plants, caring for fish and rearing chicks.
  • Staff plan activities that reflect children
  • s languages and cultures.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to refine their planning to more precisely consider the learning intent and how best to implement adult-led activities to maximise the learning of those taking part
  • 2review and improve the organisation and accessibility of activities throughout the nursery to increase the opportunities for children to explore and develop the skills to become independent learners.
Inspection #10282630 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

There are appropriate arrangements to work with other relevant professionals to identify and meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

The thoughtful organisation of the outdoor play space successfully promotes children's physical development. There is apparatus to enable children of all ages and abilities to test and extend their climbing capacities. Staff also make good use of this space to focus on supporting children's knowledge of the natural world.

Google Reviews of The Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-School

4.1
(9 Google reviews)
Daniella Howe
6 months ago

My daughter has been going to this nursery for the last few months and is thriving. Her speech has come on leaps and bounds. The staff are amazing and friendly. My daughter has made some lovely friendships and really enjoys coming. I'd highly recommended this nursery to other friends.

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Louise
6 months ago

My little one has been coming to this nursery since she was 1, she is now in the pre school and is very happy and confident with lots of friends and she loves her carers. Since the new manager took over earlier this year and there has been some staffing changes the nursery feels a lot more positive and the children are engaged always with lots of lovely activities to support their learning. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a nursery locally.

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Stephie S
8 months ago

My toddler has been attending Cromwell rd day nursery since she was 7 months old and she loves it! The staff are always helpful and my daughter always looks forward to attending!

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Jade Brathwaite
6 months ago

The home away from that I needed for my little boy! This setting has turned into the village I never knew I would needed. The support, love and care for the children is outstanding.

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noha alrowis
5 years ago

Beautiful nursery, flexible, lovely and helpful staff especially the owner Abbie , i was so anxious about starting send my little girl to nursery, but after first month she absolutely loved the nursery and she improved socially her language and behavioral as well, she started to eat by her self and do many thing, I absolutely recommend this lovely nursery ;)

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Inspection history

Date: January 2010

  • March 2023Good
  • October 2017Good
  • July 2013Good
  • September 2012Good
  • January 2010Good

Frequently asked about The Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-School

About the setting

Footsteps Day Nursery registered in 2009. It is one of two nurseries operated by the same providers and is located in Hove, East Sussex. The nursery is open each weekday, between 7.30am and 6pm, all year round. The nursery employs 12 staff, of whom eight hold appropriate early years qualifications from level 2 to level 6. The nursery receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

URN
EY395529
Registered person
Footsteps Childcare Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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