Why N Hove?
Positioned on the tree-lined New Church Road in Hove, the latest addition to our family is set in an imposing former school building.
Behind the ground-floor doors, you’ll find large, light-filled playrooms and an awe-inspiring atelier, set amongst thoughtfully restored architectural details. The first floor features a spacious wellness and movement room, perfect for sparking self-expression through dance, yoga, and mindfulness. Outside, the huge garden includes a baby zone and two play areas with a messy, wood-chipped zone for Forest School-inspired learning.
We’re all about making things easier for our families, and the generous buggy, bike and scooter stores means you can head off hands-free after drop-off. Even better, our N café will serve (much needed!) sustainable coffee and snacks, meaning you’ll be set up for the day in just the right way!
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Open longer
Subject to availability, we offer a flexible pay-as-you-go hour at either end of the day (7-8am, 6-7pm), making it easier for you to balance drop-offs and pick-ups with a busy schedule.
The great outdoors
Our imaginatively designed garden is the perfect place for exploration. Think Forest School inspired sessionsandwaterplay!
Beautiful spaces
A newly redecorated space, fully equipped to support every element of our early years curriculum.
Balanced meals
Our curated menus are freshly prepared and cooked on-site.
N café
Pick up a tea, coffee and snack as you drop-off, and meet other N families.
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Rethinking Early Years Education
Here at N, we’re on a mission to rethink early years, offering a fresh educational outlook to prepare children for life in the modern world. Working with leading early years experts, we’ve blended our own unique curriculum, taking influence from a variety of learning philosophies including Reggio Emilia and Bruner. We were recently named the UK’s highest quality nursery group and we believe that our bespoke approach, combined with the learning outlined by the EYFS, supports all of our children to play and explore, be active learners and critical thinkers.
Our bespoke curriculum is split into four key pillars of learning:
Holistic health
Self expression
Global responsibility
Inventive ideas
Learn about our curriculum
The N Day
Drop off
We recognise that mornings can be a challenge, and we’re committed to doing everything we can to ensure a positive and warm start to the day.
Child-led play
Children are able to freely play with our many resources including our art studio, dress-up stations and the
N library.
Mealtimes
All N meals are prepared from scratch by our in-house chefs. We have family mealtimes where the children eat as a group with their key educators.
Educator-led learning
Every day our educators will lead small group or individual sessions covering a wide range of topics, including yoga and cooking.
Outdoor learning
Our gardens provide the perfect backdrop for physical activities such as climbing, ball games and obstacle courses, as well as Forest School-inspired learning, planting and water play.
Sleep and rest
Our nursery rooms are designed to convert into cosy sleeping spaces, while children who no longer require a sleep can still relax in our designed ‘hygge’ corners.
Pick up
At home time, families are encouraged to come in and chat with the educators and hear all about their child’s day and accomplishments.
Events and Offers
Special Offer
To celebrate the opening of N Hove, we will be running a welcome offer for our Founding Families. Please enquire via the ‘Get in touch’ button to hear more!
Meet the Manager at N Hove
Book a 30-minute session with our Nursery Management team for a brief walk around followed by a chat about how N can support your family. Whether you have questions or simply want to get to know us a little better, we’d love to connect with you.
Menu
We’ve worked with experts to make sure that we deliver a balanced menu that supports every child’s developmental needs. Our chefs prepare fresh meals in our cafe kitchen, everyday.
This week's menu
The N Hove Management Team
Eneko
Deputy Nursery Manager
Eneko is a dedicated professional with over 10 years of experience in childcare and education. He is committed to creating caring and inclusive environments where every child has the opportunity to grow, thrive, and reach their full potential. Through his extensive experience and leadership, he has helped build warm, welcoming spaces where families feel valued and supported every step of the way.
Georgia
Front of House Manager
A music lover and concert enthusiast, Georgia has a deep appreciation for the arts, having trained as a ballerina for 14 years. When she's not at work, she enjoys outdoor adventures with her fiancé and even braves the occasional sea swim—when the water isn't too chilly! Having called Brighton and Hove home for the past decade, she still finds something new to love about the area every day.
Helen
Nursery Manager
Helen’s early years career spans 23 years. Most recently, she was the nursery manager of an Outstanding nursery, a role she held for 13 years. She’s committed to ensuring that all the children at N are given the support, experiences and opportunities they need to reach their full potential.
Fees
Under 3 years£85 per standard day
3 years+ £75per standard day
Fees include all meals, snacks, formula for infants, nappies, and trips.
Minimum attendance is 2 full days, including a Monday or Friday. All conditions are subject to availability.
Making payments
Fees are due in advance, and we issue invoices mid-month for the following month with Direct Debits taken on the 27th of each month. For Payments via Tax-Free childcare or Childcare Vouchers; fees are due by the last day of the month. Unfortunately there can be no refunds for sickness or holidays. Any fee increases will be communicated 2 months before affecting your invoice and are based on the nursery’s running costs.Flexibility
You can extend the standard day (8am-6pm) by up to half an hour each way (7.30am-6.30pm) at the same hourly rate on a ‘pay as you go’ basis - i.e. £4.25/30 mins for under 3s or £3.75/30 mins for 3 years+; equivalent to £2.13/15 mins or £1.88/15 mins.Joining fees
To join the waiting list at N, families are required to pay a waiting list registration fee of £250.On accepting a place, this fee will become a non-refundable joining fee, and you’ll be asked to pay a £400 place acceptance fee, which will be deducted from your final invoice.
Standard plans
Minimum 2 full days including a Monday or Friday.
Funding: Please note, for 2-day plans your entitlement is capped at 20 hours, in line with your actual attendance.
Fees last updated 07/05/2025
- 3-8 months
- 9-23 months
- 2-3 years
- 3 years+
Standard plans
Standard plans
2 days
£722.50
3 days
£1,083.75
4 days
£1,372.75*
Full time
£1,670.78*
Fees with 15 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied
2 days
£318.62
3 days
£679.87
4 days
£989.07*
Full time
£1,297.19*
Fees with 30 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied (from September 2025)
2 days
£184.24
3 days
£276.36
4 days
£605.73*
Full time
£923.94*
Standard plans
2 days
£722.50
3 days
£1,083.75
4 days
£1,372.75*
Full time
£1,670.78*
Fees with 15 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied
2 days
£318.62
3 days
£679.87
4 days
£989.07*
Full time
£1,297.19*
Fees with 30 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied (from September 2025)
2 days
£184.24
3 days
£276.36
4 days
£605.73*
Full time
£923.94*
Standard plans
2 days
£637.50
3 days
£956.25
4 days
£1,211.25*
Full time
£1,474.22*
Fees with 15 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied
2 days
£393.76
3 days
£712.51
4 days
£979.70*
Full time
£1,248.76*
Fees with 30 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied
2 days
£312.35
3 days
£469.09
4 days
£748.45*
Full time
£1,023.60*
Fees for children aged 3+ utilising the 2-3 year old 15-hour Early Years Funding Entitlement
2 days
£281.14
3 days
£599.89
4 days
£872.71*
Full time
£1,144.58*
Fees for children aged 3+ utilising the 2-3 year old 30-hour Early Years Funding Entitlement
2 days
£162.56
3 days
£243.84
4 days
£534.46*
Full time
£815.24*
*Multi-day discount applied
Fees are calculated based on the 51 weeks of the year that N is open, averaged into 12 monthly payments. Monthly payments will include bank and public holidays as well as inset days, which are payable in full in spite of closure, as our monthly staffing costs remain the same.
Whilst the Government funding is structured for 38 weeks of the year (term time), our places are for 51 weeks of the year and so the funded hours are stretched over the 51 weeks that we’re open. Applied over 51 weeks, the funding equates to 11.18 hours per week. The same principle applies for the 30 hour funding.
Families can assess their eligibility for funding and the application process by visiting the Government Childcare Choices website.
For more information about available funding, please go to our Funding and bursaries page.
Standard plans
Minimum 2 full days including a Monday or Friday.
Funding: Please note, for 2-day plans your entitlement is capped at 20 hours, in line with your actual attendance.
Fees last updated 07/05/2025
3-8 months
Standard plans
2 days
£722.50
3 days
£1,083.75
4 days
£1,372.75*
Full time
£1,670.78*
9-23 months
Standard plans
2 days
£722.50
3 days
£1,083.75
4 days
£1,372.75*
Full time
£1,670.78*
Fees with 15 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied
2 days
£318.62
3 days
£679.87
4 days
£989.07*
Full time
£1,297.19*
Fees with 30 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied (from September 2025)
2 days
£184.24
3 days
£276.36
4 days
£605.73*
Full time
£923.94*
2-3 years
Standard plans
2 days
£722.50
3 days
£1,083.75
4 days
£1,372.75*
Full time
£1,670.78*
Fees with 15 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied
2 days
£318.62
3 days
£679.87
4 days
£989.07*
Full time
£1,297.19*
Fees with 30 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied (from September 2025)
2 days
£184.24
3 days
£276.36
4 days
£605.73*
Full time
£923.94*
3 years+
Standard plans
2 days
£637.50
3 days
£956.25
4 days
£1,211.25*
Full time
£1,474.22*
Fees with 15 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied
2 days
£393.76
3 days
£712.51
4 days
£979.70*
Full time
£1,248.76*
Fees with 30 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied
2 days
£312.35
3 days
£469.09
4 days
£748.45*
Full time
£1,023.60*
Fees for children aged 3+ utilising the 2-3 year old 15-hour Early Years Funding Entitlement
2 days
£281.14
3 days
£599.89
4 days
£872.71*
Full time
£1,144.58*
Fees for children aged 3+ utilising the 2-3 year old 30-hour Early Years Funding Entitlement
2 days
£162.56
3 days
£243.84
4 days
£534.46*
Full time
£815.24*
*Multi-day discount applied
Fees are calculated based on the 51 weeks of the year that N is open, averaged into 12 monthly payments. Monthly payments will include bank and public holidays as well as inset days, which are payable in full in spite of closure, as our monthly staffing costs remain the same.
Multi-day discount
Multi-day discounts have already been applied to 4-day and full-time plans, see above fee table.
Sibling discount
We offer a discount if you have two or more siblings in nursery at the same time (7%). The discount is applied to your eldest child’s plan.
Employer discounts
We offer a 10% discount on a limited number of 4 and 5 day places to employees of the NHS or Brighton & Hove Albion FC.
Emergency day swaps
In cases of healthcare or childcare emergencies, we can offer up to a maximum of 5 emergency day swaps per year, subject to availability. An agreed emergency day swap is to be used in the same calendar month as the absence. Bank holidays and nursery closures are exempt.
Ad hoc days
Subject to availability, you can purchase extra ad hoc days at the standard daily rate. Ad hoc days can be booked a maximum of two weeks before the requested date.
