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Nurseries in Hove

Hove stretches inland from Hove seafront and Hove Lawns through Aldrington, Hangleton and West Blatchington, with Hove Station and the BN3 postcode district at the heart of the town. Hove forms part of the Brighton & Hove City Council area, which administers local early-years funding and childcare entitlements.

Postcodes: BN3

Childcare numbers for Hove

Daily fees range
£75
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
2
67% offer funding
Total nurseries
3
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Bright Horizons Hove Day Nursery and Preschool
Area avg from
£75/day*
Ofsted: Good

Bright Horizons Hove Day Nursery and Preschool

46 Cromwell Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3ER
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 122 Limited spaces
Bright Horizons Wish Park Hove Day Nursery and Preschool
Area avg from
£75/day*
Ofsted: Good

Bright Horizons Wish Park Hove Day Nursery and Preschool

142 New Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 4JD
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 61 Spaces available
N Family Club - Hove
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£75/day
Ofsted: Not Yet Inspected

N Family Club - Hove

195 New Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 4ED
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 48 Spaces available
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£225/week
· £11700/year
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The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Brighton and Hove City Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.

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Nursery questions in Hove

What postcode covers nurseries in Hove?

BN3 is the principal postcode district for Hove, including central Hove and residential areas extending west and north from the seafront.

Which areas are part of Hove?

Recognised Hove areas include Aldrington, Hangleton, West Blatchington, Old Hove and Hove Station, alongside the central seafront neighbourhoods.

Who manages funded childcare in Hove?

Brighton & Hove City Council administers the Early Years Free Entitlements for Hove, including funded childcare for eligible children and working families.

What funded childcare is available in Hove?

All eligible 3 and 4-year-olds receive the universal funded entitlement, while qualifying working families can receive up to 30 funded hours a week from 9 months old until school age.

Can some 2-year-olds receive funded childcare in Hove?

Yes. Some 2-year-olds who meet the eligibility criteria can receive up to 15 funded hours a week, or 570 hours across the year.

What early-years SEND support is available in Hove?

Hove is covered by the Brighton & Hove SEND Local Offer, including early-years information and funding intended to support children with special educational needs or disabilities in registered childcare.

How does Ofsted information work for Hove nurseries?

Ofsted regulates registered early-years provision in England. Newer inspections use the current early-years inspection framework, so ToddleKids can present relevant inspection information alongside each Hove nursery listing.