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Quality Childcare Hove

Grow their worlds

A local family-owned day nursery

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A Place to Grow, Learn, and Shine

Magnolia Tree Day Nursery offers an excellent foundation for your child’s early years. Our stunning garden is home to various wildlife, including birds, bees, butterflies, newts, and dragonflies. Our indoor environment is also thoughtfully designed to provide the ideal setting for your child’s growth and development. Our dedicated professionals are committed to providing each child with personalised care and attention, ensuring that all their needs are met while they engage in fun learning activities.

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Opening Times

Extended opening times 7am to 7pm | Shorter day and half day session options

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Age Groups

For babies and children from 3 months to 5 years old.

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Attendance

42-week term-time or 51 week-a-year attendance options

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What makes us special...

We incorporate a variety of educational theories, while always keeping the child’s interests in mind and allowing for hands-on, experiential learning. Children in our care are happy and settled and our environment is beautiful and carefully prepared. Many children join us in Blossoms as babies and stay until they go to school.

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Peripatetic classes

We offer peripatetic classes that promote creativity, imagination, and physical development.

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Parent App

   

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Accepting Early
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Excellent outdoor
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Ad Hoc Session

From messy play to mini adventures, each day is filled with engaging activities.

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Range of Sessions

Our Early Years Educators follow daily routines designed to help your child feel secure and confident, all while engaging in new and varied fun and educational activities daily. These routines are crafted to provide consistent, high-quality education that nurtures your child’s learning, development, and sense of self. Here we outline an example of what a day may look like for your child; actual routines vary from room to room.

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Peripatetic Classes

At Magnolia Tree Day Nursery, we understand how important it is to provide children with diverse and stimulating experiences, which is why we offer peripatetic classes that promote creativity, imagination, and physical development. Our daily schedule includes exciting classes such as music, dance, sports, phonics, and yoga. We believe in providing an inclusive experience, which is why we welcome parents to join in on any of our classes. Experience the joy and excitement of learning with your child at Magnolia Tree Day Nursery.

Our fabulous nursery garden has plenty of practical play space as well as a wild area with a pond

Our carefully designed rooms are well-lit and spacious, prioritising cleanliness, safety, and education

A typical day at our nursery

Our Early Years Educators follow daily routines designed to help your child feel secure and confident, all while engaging in new and varied fun and educational activities daily.

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    Upon arrival at our nursery, parents and children are greeted by our educators, who assist in each child’s transition into the day. Play holds significant value in our mornings as children interact with educators and participate in free play during pod time before the morning snack. Engaging in free play supports the development of various skills and plays a crucial role in fostering holistic growth. Our educators promote free play and dedicate specific time blocks throughout the day for children to independently explore self-driven play.

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    A nutritious breakfast is provided before 8:30 am to kick start the day!

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    We promote free play and dedicate time throughout the day to self driven play and learning.

  • After time is spent fostering relationships and engaging in free play, we come together for a nutritious morning snack to fuel us for the day ahead. A fresh fruit snack is provided, offering older children the opportunity to take part in preparing their own chosen item by chopping and peeling. Children gather during snack time, accompanied by their key person, allowing the group to share thoughts and reflect on the morning activities so far.

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    Following snack, some much needed fresh air is required. Children support each other to put their shoes on, put their coat on and get ready for a visit to the garden! Children engage in pre planned group activities and free play opportunities which have been carefully prepared by the educators.

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    A time to explore new ideas together

    Later in the morning, our focus transitions to shared learning and exploration. Children partake in group learning sessions that contribute to their sense of belonging, covering educational themes like wildlife, nutrition, and sustainability. Children are then encouraged to engage in a variety of captivating, interest-driven activities aimed at enhancing individual development. These activities, thoughtfully curated by our experienced educators, encompass creative arts, storytelling, music, movement, science, mathematics, and an array of enriching experiences.

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    Middle of the day

    Time for a nutritious home-cooked lunch

    We emphasise the significance of respectful mealtimes as a fundamental component of our routine. Our communal meals follow a family-style approach, fostering connections between educators and children who share thoughts and ideas. Mealtimes also serve as an environment for older children to practice self-sufficiency skills. Children are gently encouraged to independently serve and feed themselves, with educators offering guidance when needed.

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    Rest, nap or meditation

    Following lunch, children engage in a period of rest. After an engaging and active morning, this rest time provides crucial opportunities for physical rejuvenation and emotional relaxation. While older children typically rest after their meal, the timing of rest for younger children and babies is tailored to meet their individual needs. Rest may include a nap or some meditation time, depending on the children's individual routines.

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    Time to learn new things together.

    After waking up from their nap or completing their rest, children are greeted with engaging new activities to spark their curiosity. The afternoon serves as a gradual transition back into the realms of learning and play.

    Educators introduce fresh educational tasks that typically build upon the morning’s lessons, fostering a sense of learning continuity. Before delving into child-directed play, there’s an allotted period for a shared afternoon snack, usually consisting of vegetables, such as green beans and hummus, and a rice cake or similar.

    During child-driven play sessions, children receive guidance in navigating their social and physical surroundings, enabling them to explore and construct their understanding of the world while interacting with peers.

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    As the day nears its conclusion, children are presented with the chance to engage in structured or spontaneous activities. We aim to optimise every moment, so the late afternoon is also brimming with music, dance, storytelling, outdoor adventures, and various other pursuits.

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    For those remaining after 5:15 pm, a communal tea is held. This period is dedicated to nurturing emotional awareness and resilience as we collectively reflect on our shared experiences of the day.

Our Gallery

We LOVE our nursery, but dont take our word for it, take a look at some photos and videos of our beautiful nursery.

Offering a comprehensive range of classes and programmes

Magnolia Tree has a regular schedule of peripatetic classes. With favourites such as Music with Mike, Robot Reg, Baby Ballet, Pro Tot Sports, and more, our children have a wide range of experiences which both excites them and takes their learning to the next level. Our dedicated and long-standing team develop programmes of learning based on the children’s interests and developmental needs. Each day the children engage in experiential learning, including sensory exploration, role play, construction, stories, rhymes, outdoor activities and more.

Our Team

Our experienced staff members deeply understand each child's unique needs. We have a long standing, qualified team, with some having been with us since we opened in 2017!

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Steph

Nursery Manager

Lead Early Years Educator

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Amy

Deputy Manager & Grasshopper Room Leader

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Ellie

Ladybirds Early Years Practitioner

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Delana

QTS Grasshopper Practitioner

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Skye

Bumblebee Room Early Years Practitioner

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Lottie

Bumblebee Room Leader

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Katie

Bumblebee Apprentice

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Shannon

Grasshopper Apprentice

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Courtnay

Grasshopper Apprentice

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Asae

Nursery Lunchtime Support

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Debbie

Care and Education and Business Director (Nursery Owner) EYTS, BA Hons, PGCE

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Human Resources (Nursery Owner) PGDip

Our Blog

Discover the everyday magic and special moments of our nursery on our blog!

Sessions, Holidays and Closure Dates

Children can attend every week, except for one week at Christmas and during our planned closure dates. Families may choose to attend for our 42-week term-time-only option, subject to availability.

All Year Around

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Term Time

42

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Sessions

    • Session times are fixed

    • Hours before 8 am and after 6 pm can be pre-booked at the Off-Peak Hours Rate

    • Please contact us for a fee quote.

    • Term Time option only available if attending 5 days a week

    • Session times are fixed.

    • Hours before 8:15am and after 4:45pm can be pre-booked at the peak/ off-peak Hours rate

    • Please contact us for a fee quote.

    • Session times are fixed.

    • 8am to 1pm

    • 1pm to 6pm

    • Please contact us for a fee quote.

    • Term Time option only available if attending 5 days a week

    • Additional Hours outside of our usual session times or Sessions can be booked during registration or on an ad hoc basis. Subject to availability and restrictions.

    • Between 8 am and 6 pm.

    • £10 per hour

    • Additional Off Peak Hours can be booked during registration or on an ad hoc basis.

    • Before 8 am and after 6 pm.

    • £16 per hour

    • Your (EYFE) funded hours are free.

    • You can choose to pay an optional weekly enrichment fee to cover peripatetic classes, occasional trips, lunch and tea.

    • EYFE can be used for sessions 8am to 6pm, 8am to 1pm, 1pm to 6pm.

    • If attending 4 days a week EYFE can also be used on 8:15 to 4:45 sessions also.

    • Subject to availability. We also reserve the right to request that funded hours only be used on certain days where availability allows, for example, we may request that at least 5 hours of funding must be used on a Friday Those days may vary from term to term as availability fluctuates.

    • Please contact us for more information about current availability.

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Early Years Free Entitlement

From 9 months old

The Government are committed to offering free hours for all babies and young children from 9 months old. We are optimistic about the government changes and strive to provide parents with options to maximise support. With our fantastic funding options, you will receive your hours completely free, with transparent fees for activities and meals.

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15 Hours Free Childcare

The 15-hour funding is offered at Magnolia Tree with year-round or term-time attendance. The government promote 15 free hours based on Term-time-only attendance over 38 weeks a year. This is a total of 570 hours per year. We are open 51 weeks a year, so your funding is stretched over those 51 weeks, giving you 11 hours a week free. Alternatively, your funding can be used over our 42-week term time option, giving you 13.5 hours free a week.

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9 months old+

Available now, book your place now and check your eligibility online.

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From 24 months old+

Available now, book your place now and check your eligibility online.

30 Hours Free Childcare

The 30-hour funding is offered at Magnolia Tree with year-round or term-time attendance. The government promote 30 free hours based on Term-time-only attendance over 38 weeks a year. This is a total of 1140 hours per year. We are open 51 weeks a year, so your funding is stretched over those 51 weeks, Alternatively, if you attend 5 days a week, your funding can be used over our 42-week term time option, giving you 27 hours free a week.

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9 months to 3 years old

Available from 1st September 2025, book now, eligibility can be checked when available.

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3 Year olds

Available now, book your place now and check your eligibility online.

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Subsidised Fees for Low-Income Families

We offer “stand-alone” sessions if you’re eligible for 2-year-old deprivation funding. To support these families, we waive our enrichment fee.

  • Firstly, you can get your eligibility code online by visiting www.childcarechoices.gov.uk. You can reserve a place, even if you have not got your code yet. 

  • You should reserve your place as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

  • A deposit of £200 and a £30 registration fee is required to secure a place

    If you have a “stand-alone” or "funded only" place, the deposit is refunded to you at the end of your first month of attendance.

    If you book additional sessions or hours, your deposit is retained until you leave the nursery, and it is refunded on your last invoice or within one month of your leaving the nursery. 

    The deposit is non-refundable if you cancel your place for any reason.

    Cancellation of a funded place requires one full month's notice. If notice is not given, full fees are charged during the notice period.

  • Yes, your funded hours are completely free. We charge an optional weekly enrichment fee and meal fees. Depending on your personal circumstances, the enrichment fee may be waived if you are eligible for a stand-alone place, subject to availability.

  • We charge an optional monthly enrichment fee and fees for meals. On average this will cost around £70 per month, depending on your choice of days and session times. 

  • Funded hours that fall on a bank holiday can not be replaced due to availability. 

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