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The Wishing Tree Children's Nursery

14 Carden Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8NA

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Daily rateFrom £65.00 per day
Opening hoursOpen from 08:00 to 18:00
Ages from 3 months to 5 years
Capacity86 places
Funded hours supported
Inspection RatingGood

Ofsted · 2024-02-07

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About this Brighton Nursery

Description

The Wishing Tree Children's Nursery in Brighton provides a joyful and nurturing sanctuary where children can blossom. Welcoming little ones from the age of three months up to five years, the setting offers a rich environment tailored to each stage of early development. To support busy families, the nursery is conveniently open from 08:00 until 18:00, allowing for a stress-free start and end to the working day. As a setting regulated by Ofsted, the team is committed to maintaining high standards of care and creative learning. At its heart, The Wishing Tree Children's Nursery is devoted to supporting every family and ensuring that each child’s journey is filled with wonder and care.

What parents say about The Wishing Tree Children's Nursery

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The Wishing Tree Children's Nursery is highly regarded by parents for its nurturing and professional environment. Families appreciate the 'wonderful' and 'amazing' staff who build secure, trusting relationships with the children, ensuring they feel safe and happy. Parents consistently highlight the impressive progress their children make, particularly in their communication and social skills. The nursery is praised for its inclusive atmosphere and a curriculum that keeps children engaged and eager to learn. With many families returning for second and third siblings, it is a trusted local choice that offers parents genuine peace of mind and a high level of satisfaction.
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Last inspected 7 February 2024

Inspection ID 10327059

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The Wishing Tree Children's Nursery costs from £65 per day, depending on your child's age and how many days they attend. As a working example for a 9-month-old attending 5 days per week, the estimated cost is £787 per month or £9,445 per year. This is lower than the The City of Brighton and Hove average of £76 per day. Extra charges for meals, consumables, or additional hours can be up to £20, where published. For a more tailored estimate, including any funding you may be eligible for, use the Nuuri childcare cost calculator for The Wishing Tree Children's Nursery.

Indicative monthly nursery costs for each age band and attendance pattern, for an average working parent with standard funding assumptions used on nursery profiles. Figures are illustrative only; confirm with the nursery. Hover a cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader for the same detail in each cell.

As a working example, for a 1 year old attending 3½ days per week, the indicative cost is £432 per month or £5,178 per year.

Estimated nursery costs by age and days per week. Scroll horizontally for more attendance options.
Indicative estimated monthly costs for The Wishing Tree Children's Nursery in Brighton. Hover a data cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader to hear yearly text in each cell.
Age2 days per week2½ days per week3 days per week3½ days per week4 days per week4½ days per week5 days per week
3-8m£442 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,304.£553 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,630.£663 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,956.£800 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,603.£938 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,260.£1,076 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,918.£1,215 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,575.
9-11m£136 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,632.£211 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,526.£321 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,852.£432 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,178.£542 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,504.£653 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,830.£787 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,445.
1y£136 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,632.£211 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,526.£321 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,852.£432 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,178.£542 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,504.£653 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,830.£787 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,445.
2y£136 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,632.£211 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,526.£321 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,852.£432 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,178.£542 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,504.£653 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,830.£787 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,445.
3y£136 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,632.£211 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,526.£321 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,852.£432 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,178.£542 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,504.£653 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,830.£787 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,445.
4y+£136 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,632.£211 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,526.£321 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,852.£432 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,178.£542 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,504.£653 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,830.£787 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,445.

For example, figures are nursery fees before savings from Tax-Free Childcare or similar schemes where eligible. Use the full Nuuri childcare cost calculator to change age, days, and funding.

The Wishing Tree Children's Nursery was last inspected by Ofsted on 7 February 2024 with an overall inspection result of Good.
The Wishing Tree Children's Nursery is registered for up to 86 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
The Wishing Tree Children's Nursery accepts children from 3 months to 60 months.
The Wishing Tree Children's Nursery is open 8am - 6pm, Monday to Fridays. Please check bank holiday and seasonal closure details directly with the nursery.
Yes, The Wishing Tree Children's Nursery accepts the 30 hours childcare entitlement for eligible working families. This scheme, which totals 1,140 hours per year, is now available for children from 9 months old up to school age. While all 3-year-olds receive a universal 15 hours, the full 30 hours requires families to meet specific income requirements. You can stretch your 1,140 hours across the full year or use them during term-time. For a custom quote, use Nuuri's The Wishing Tree Children's Nursery child care cost calculator or read our guide to nursery funded hours in England.
The current minimum number of sessions per week for The Wishing Tree Children's Nursery is 2 sessions a week. Requirements can differ by room and age group, so confirm the latest policy before registering.
Book a visit by contacting The Wishing Tree Children's Nursery directly or using the enquiry form.
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On average, nursery costs £76 per day in The City of Brighton and Hove, depending on the provider and age of your child.
The Wishing Tree Children's Nursery complies with the updated Early Years Foundation Stage safeguarding and welfare requirements. Before a child is admitted, The Wishing Tree Children's Nursery is required to obtain full information regarding food allergies, intolerances, and special dietary preferences. This data is maintained in Allergy Action Plans and shared with the entire staff team. In line with Department for Education nutrition guidance, The Wishing Tree Children's Nursery ensures that staff are trained to recognize symptoms of anaphylaxis and that clear procedures are in place at every meal and snack time to verify that food meets each child's specific requirements.

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