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The Wishing Tree Day Nursery and Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
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5.0(5 Google reviews)
·14 Carden Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8NA · Brighton and Hove
Number of places
86 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Brighton and Hove

About this early years setting

The Wishing Tree Day Nursery and Pre-School provides high-quality early childhood education in Brighton. Part of the Grandir UK family, the nursery focuses on comprehensive development through engaging activities and a stimulating learning environment.

They offer a range of programmes designed to support children from a young age through to pre-school, ensuring a smooth transition to formal schooling. The curriculum emphasises play-based learning, fostering creativity, social skills, and cognitive development.

The nursery is committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere where every child can thrive and feel valued. They also actively support families in navigating childcare funding options to ensure accessible and affordable care.

Our ethos

The nursery is committed to providing high-quality early childhood education through a play-based learning approach. They focus on fostering creativity, social skills, and cognitive development in a stimulating and inclusive environment, aiming to support children's comprehensive development and ensure a smooth transition to school. The nursery also emphasises valuing each child and supporting families.

What it's like

Children enjoy their time at the setting and develop secure relationships with staff who are passionate about their learning and care. Staff support children's emerging communication skills well, including those with SEND and EAL, using tools like basic sign language and narrating play. Children behave well and develop good attitudes towards learning, showing perseverance with challenging tasks.

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-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

8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday

Age range

9 months to 4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Wishing Tree Day Nursery and Pre-School

Last inspected 7 February 2024 · Paula Sissons

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 enjoy their time at the setting and develop secure relationships with staff who are passionate about their learning and care. Staff support children's emerging communication skills well, including those with SEND and EAL, using tools like basic sign language and narrating play. Children behave well and develop good attitudes towards learning, showing perseverance with challenging tasks.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager creates an engaging, ambitious, and well-sequenced curriculum that builds on children's prior knowledge and facilitates their progress.
  • Children develop an early understanding of literacy through a love of stories, with staff encouraging engagement with books and critical thinking.
  • Staff engage children in regular discussions to develop understanding of equality and diversity, fostering acceptance and a secure sense of self.
  • Children have ample opportunities to develop physical skills, including balance, core strength, and fine motor skills necessary for future writing.
  • Staff create regular opportunities for children to develop independence skills, preparing them for the next stage in learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen mealtime routines, so that babies do not need to wait unnecessarily.
Inspection #10327059 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that their children are happy and make good progress during their time at the setting.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, become effective communicators. Staff support children's emerging communication skills well, providing tools like basic sign language and narrating play to extend vocabulary.

Outdoor space

The report does not provide specific details about the outdoor space or how children use it for physical play, but generally mentions that children have lots of opportunities to develop their physical skills, including balance and fine motor skills.

Google Reviews of The Wishing Tree Day Nursery and Pre-School

5.0
(5 Google reviews)
Russel Smith
a year ago

We’ve had 1 child go all the way through Wishing Tree (2021-2024), 1 currently attends, and the last will join in May-25. It’s a great nursery, lovely staff, couldn’t ask for more. 10/10 would recommend 😊

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Corin Lane
a year ago

Our son loves the Wishing Tree nursery, as do we. The staff are amazing and he has developed and learnt so much. Highly recommend!

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Scott Heckle
9 years ago

Fantastic nursery, which our 5 year old has left more than prepared for school, while enjoying every day she spent there. Recommended highly to anyone looking for a great nursery in Brighton.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2024

  • March 2024Good
  • February 2024Good

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