# Little Forest Nursery

Little Forest Nursery is a full-day nursery at Little Forest Nurseries, Somerhill Road, Hove, BN3 1RP, in Preston, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 38 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-forest-nursery-2813753  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Little Forest Nurseries, Somerhill Road, Hove, BN3 1RP
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 01273 770638
- Website: http://www.littleforestnurseries.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2813753

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2024 (Reference 2813753). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813753)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813753)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813753)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1085408)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Little Forest Nurseries, Somerhill Road, Hove, BN3 1RP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.831145,-0.158208

- Station: Hove, 0.6 miles
- Station: Brighton, 0.8 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Ann's Well Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Dyke Road Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Palmeira Square, 0.4 miles
- Park: Palmeira Square, 0.4 miles
- Park: Brunswick Square, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| The Montessori Place |  | 1–18 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Brighton Girls GDST |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Windlesham School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Stanford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hopscotch Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-nursery-ey455753) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Young Friends Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/young-friends-kindergarten-ey455240) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Hove Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-hove-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey494565) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Magnolia Tree Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magnolia-tree-day-nursery-and-preschool-2846893) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Jeanne Saunders Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jeanne-saunders-centre-2805390) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Montessori Place](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-montessori-place-ey428014) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Little Forest Nursery take?

Little Forest Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Forest Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Little Forest Nursery?

You can call 01273 770638 and visit www.littleforestnurseries.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813753)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Forest+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJj0J02GuFdUgR4MbUJ3QT870)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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