# Magnolia Tree Day Nursery and Preschool

Magnolia Tree Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 48 Cromwell Road, Hove, BN3 3ER, in Hove, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 90 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Expected 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 4.3 from 19 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magnolia-tree-day-nursery-and-preschool-2846893  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 48 Cromwell Road, Hove, BN3 3ER
- Registered places: 90
- Phone: 01273 087065
- Website: http://www.magnoliatreedaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2846893

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 26 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected 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/16/2846893

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2025 (Reference 2846893). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2846893)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2846893)
- Registered places: 90 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2846893)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1976641)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 48 Cromwell Road, Hove, BN3 3ER

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.832535,-0.162356

- Station: Hove, 0.4 miles
- Station: Brighton, 1.0 miles
- Station: Aldrington, 1.0 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Ann's Well Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Dyke Road Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Palmeira Square, 0.4 miles
- Park: Palmeira Square, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 19 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Montessori Place |  | 1–18 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Brunswick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Windlesham School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Brighton Girls GDST |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Stanford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Hove Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-hove-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey494565) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Montessori Place](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-montessori-place-ey428014) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cromwell-road-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey395529) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Forest Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-forest-nursery-2813753) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Each Peach Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/each-peach-childcare-ey457214) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Jeanne Saunders Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jeanne-saunders-centre-2805390) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Magnolia Tree Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Magnolia Tree Day Nursery and Preschool was inspected on 26 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected 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 Magnolia Tree Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Magnolia Tree Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 90 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Magnolia Tree Day Nursery and Preschool?

Hove is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Magnolia Tree Day Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01273 087065 and visit www.magnoliatreedaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2846893)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Magnolia+Tree+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ1z-4MuaFdUgRngo1o8yQk-E)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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