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Wise Owls Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2025)
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5.0(13 Google reviews) ·15 Park Crescent Place, Brighton, BN2 3HF · Brighton and Hove
Number of places
28 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2025
Local authority
Brighton and Hove

About this day nursery

Wise Owls Nursery School, located in Brighton, East Sussex, is an educational setting founded by experienced parents and Early Years Teachers, Laura and Alison. The day nursery aims to cultivate a lifelong appreciation for learning through a blend of independent play and structured activities.

Their team comprises qualified Teachers, an Artist in Residence, and Early Years Educators, all dedicated to fostering children's development and inspiring their curiosity. The day nursery operates from 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

Wise Owls emphasises a supportive environment where children can thrive and discover the world around them. They actively encourage parental involvement and collaboration with local services to provide comprehensive support for families.

The nursery is committed to high-quality early education, focusing on inclusive practices that cater to each child's individual needs. They also invest in continuous professional development for their staff to ensure the best care and learning experience for the children.

Our ethos

Wise Owls Nursery School blends independent play and structured activities to foster a lifelong appreciation for learning. They are committed to high-quality early education, inclusive practices catering to individual needs, and inspiring children's curiosity through a supportive environment and professional staff development.

What it's like

Children are excited to arrive at this friendly nursery. Staff warmly greet them and demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting their emotional well-being. Older children quickly learn the names of the staff, and babies reach out for a cuddle from their familiar key person.

Qualified Teachers on StaffArtist in ResidenceFocus on Independent PlayStrong Parent PartnershipsAccepts Funded Childcare

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

8.15am - 4pm Monday-Friday

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Wise Owls Nursery School

Last inspected 8 April 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

Children are excited to arrive at this friendly nursery. Staff warmly greet them and demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting their emotional well-being. Older children quickly learn the names of the staff, and babies reach out for a cuddle from their familiar key person.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders demonstrate an ongoing commitment to making sure that staff are not overburdened and that the workplace is a welcoming work environment.
  • The highly-skilled staff create an exciting environment based on children's interests and learning needs.
  • There are effective arrangements in place to promote children's confidence and self-esteem.
  • The highly-qualified staff team is skilled and is aware of how children learn.
  • Staff work hard to close gaps in children's learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to recognise when to provide individual children with the support they need to engage in play and activities.
Inspection #10394678 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make strong progress from their starting points. Leaders work tirelessly to ensure that outside agencies provide targeted support for children who need it the most.

Outdoor space

Babies are given space to practise their physical skills, such as crawling and climbing.

Google Reviews of Wise Owls Nursery School

5.0
(13 Google reviews)
Kirstin Vernon-Ward
a year ago

Wise Owls is a small setting with a warm and homely feel to it. My daughter settled very quickly at 14 months old and I felt instantly reassured as the teachers go above and beyond to see to the children’s individual needs along side planning exciting and fun activities everyday which I get updated on regularly on the famly app. She has learnt so much and I feel confident she will be ready for school in September but will be very sad to see her leave Wise Owls!

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Alison Morris
2 years ago

Cannot recommend Wise Owls enough. Our daughter moved here from another, rather sterile, local nursery and the difference couldn’t have been more marked. She has absolutely blossomed at Wise Owls and the place has such a warm, welcoming feel. The staff are, without exception, all absolutely lovely – kind, knowledgeable, communicative and well-qualified. This definitely trickles down from the brilliant owners, who are all very much involved in the day-to-day running of things, and very hands-on. Our daughter has made wonderful friends here and I always notice how thoughtful and kind other Wise Owls alumni are. We have particularly loved seeing daily snippets of play via the Famly app, the summer beach school sessions and all of the varied art activities. Honestly, if you are considering Wise Owls for your little one, don’t hesitate. My daughter starts primarily school soon and we are going to miss this magical nursery so much. Thank you Wise Owls x

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jana riley
2 years ago

Wise Owls is simply a wonderful nursery. The teachers provide loving, caring and fun environment, with home cooked food, art sessions, frequent adventure trips to local parks and beach school in the summer. Small groups with high ratio of teachers to kids, creating safe and nurturing environment to thrive in. Great and friendly community of parents too. Cannot recommend Wise Owls enough!

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Laura Yaffe
a year ago

We love Wise Owls. The staff are incredible and my daughter has been very happy there. The nursery really invest in their staff and care for their welfare - and this in turn has an impact on the kids. Staff stay for years and they seem genuinely happy and well supported there. It’s a creative, caring and vibrant environment. My daughter has made some wonderful friendships. There’s also a brilliant parent community and we go camping together every year.

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Rosie Williams
2 years ago

The best nursery in BN2! Wise owls is more than a nursery, it's a second family. The ethos of the nursery is so warm, nurturing and fun. I've never had a day of doubt about how they look after my child and she's always super excited to go, especially after a weekend away. Food is super nutritious and delicious, she always seems to have seconds or thirds! We are pretty sure wise owls are equally responsible for our daughter turning out so lovely, polite and funny and we have no doubts about sending our son there soon!

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Inspection history

Date: August 2016

  • April 2025Good
  • September 2019Good
  • August 2016Good

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