# Jump Start Nursery

Jump Start Nursery is a full-day nursery at Moulsecoomb Children's Centre, Hodshrove Lane, Brighton, BN2 4SE, in East Moulsecoomb, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 2.3 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Brighton & Hove City Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jump-start-nursery-ey380580  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Moulsecoomb Children's Centre, Hodshrove Lane, Brighton, BN2 4SE
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 01273 290458
- Run by: [Brighton & Hove City Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/brighton-and-hove-city-council)
- Ofsted URN: EY380580

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 26 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY380580

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2008 (Reference EY380580). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY380580)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY380580)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY380580)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/206395)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Moulsecoomb Children's Centre, Hodshrove Lane, Brighton, BN2 4SE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.850368,-0.107758

- Station: Moulsecoomb, 0.5 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Moulsecoomb Wild Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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: 2.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulsecoomb Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Bevendean Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hertford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Central Hub Brighton |  | 5–16 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Coombe Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Coldean Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Carden Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happy Valley Pre School Brighton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-valley-pre-school-brighton-ey558332) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-nursery-ey284309) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Skylarks Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/skylarks-nursery-school-ltd-2711325) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Caterpillars Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caterpillars-preschool-2849851) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Stars Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-childcare-ey455968) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Hollingbury Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hollingbury-park-pre-school-ey453048) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Jump Start Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Jump Start Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 26 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Jump Start Nursery take?

Jump Start Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### Who runs Jump Start Nursery?

Jump Start Nursery is run by Brighton & Hove City Council, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Jump Start Nursery?

Moulsecoomb is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Jump Start Nursery?

You can call 01273 290458.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY380580)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Jump+Start+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJGVf9y16PdUgRwYLJmIjE0Iw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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