# Apple Tree Day Nursery & Preschool Apple Tree Day Nursery & Preschool is a full-day nursery at 201 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4ED, in Aldrington, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 110 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Childcare 360 Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-day-nursery-and-preschool-2801712 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 201 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4ED - Registered places: 110 - Phone: 01273 271969 - Website: https://appletreenurseryschools.co.uk/ - Run by: [Childcare 360 Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/childcare-360-limited) - Ofsted URN: 2801712 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 26 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Strong standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Strong standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2801712 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2024 (Reference 2801712). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2801712) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2801712) - Registered places: 110 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2801712) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1797324) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: 201 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4ED Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.832446,-0.201703 - Station: Portslade, 0.3 miles - Station: Fishersgate, 0.8 miles - Station: Aldrington, 0.8 miles - 11 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Hove Beach Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Davis Park, 0.4 miles - Park: Vale Park, 0.4 miles - Park: Benfield Valley, 0.4 miles - Playground: Wish Park, 0.3 miles - Playground: Hove Lagoon Playground, 0.4 miles NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Brighton and Hove there are about 2.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021. When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery ## Ratings - Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Hove Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | | 0.5 miles | | West Hove Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | | 0.5 miles | | Benfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2019) | | 0.5 miles | | St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (September 2023) | | 0.5 miles | | Goldstone Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Brackenbury Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) | | 0.8 miles | | St Christopher's School | | 4–13 | | | 0.8 miles | | Hove Micro-School | | 5–14 | | | 0.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [N Family Club Hove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-hove-2834243) | | | | under 0.1 miles | | [Teddy Bears Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddy-bears-day-nursery-130727) | Outstanding | | | under 0.1 miles | | [Pumpkin Patch Nursery Wish Park Hove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pumpkin-patch-nursery-wish-park-hove-2844272) | Report card Jan 2026 | | | 0.2 miles | | [Bright Horizons Wish Park, Hove, Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-wish-park-hove-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey317206) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Hove Village Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hove-village-day-nursery-ey492059) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Pumpkin Patch Nursery Church Road Hove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pumpkin-patch-nursery-church-road-hove-2844276) | | | | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Apple Tree Day Nursery & Preschool's Ofsted rating? Apple Tree Day Nursery & Preschool was inspected on 26 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Apple Tree Day Nursery & Preschool take? Apple Tree Day Nursery & Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 110 children at any one time. ### Who runs Apple Tree Day Nursery & Preschool? Apple Tree Day Nursery & Preschool is run by Childcare 360 Limited, which runs 5 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Apple Tree Day Nursery & Preschool? Portslade is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Apple Tree Day Nursery & Preschool? You can call 01273 271969 and visit appletreenurseryschools.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2801712) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Apple+Tree+Day+Nursery+%26+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJWVXVdzGbdUgRI-TLDCqk9PU) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.