# Hove Village Nursery at Hove Library

Hove Village Nursery at Hove Library is a full-day nursery at Lower Ground Floor, Hove Public Library 182-186, Church Road, Hove, BN3 2EG, in Hove, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 41 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Hove Village Day Nursery Ltd..

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hove-village-nursery-at-hove-library-2524856  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lower Ground Floor, Hove Public Library 182-186, Church Road, Hove, BN3 2EG
- Registered places: 41
- Phone: 01273 033070
- Website: https://www.hovevillage.com/
- Run by: [Hove Village Day Nursery Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/hove-village-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2524856

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Inspection history:

- 24 September 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 3 November 2021: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2524856

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2019 (Reference 2524856). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2524856)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 24 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2524856)
- Registered places: 41 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2524856)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lower Ground Floor, Hove Public Library 182-186, Church Road, Hove, BN3 2EG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.828350,-0.177215

- Station: Hove, 0.6 miles
- Station: Aldrington, 0.6 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Museum Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hove Beach Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Hove Lawns, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Christopher's School |  | 4–13 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Montessori Place |  | 1–18 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hove Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 0.7 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) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Brunswick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-montessori-nursery-school-2635566) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Shoresh](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shoresh-2746486) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Shirley Street Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shirley-street-day-nursery-2590365) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Honeycroft](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeycroft-130746) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Home By The Sea](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/home-by-the-sea-ey233920) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons New Church Road, Hove Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-new-church-road-hove-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey494567) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hove Village Nursery at Hove Library's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hove Village Nursery at Hove Library Good at its inspection on 24 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hove Village Nursery at Hove Library take?

Hove Village Nursery at Hove Library is registered with Ofsted for up to 41 children at any one time.

### Who runs Hove Village Nursery at Hove Library?

Hove Village Nursery at Hove Library is run by Hove Village Day Nursery Ltd., which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Hove Village Nursery at Hove Library?

Hove is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hove Village Nursery at Hove Library?

You can call 01273 033070 and visit www.hovevillage.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2524856)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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