# Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School

Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 221 Old Shoreham Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1XR, in Southern Cross, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 51 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Footsteps Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portslade-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2699652  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 221 Old Shoreham Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1XR
- Registered places: 51
- Phone: 01273 416164
- Website: https://hoveandportsladedaynurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Footsteps Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/footsteps-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2699652

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 January 2025, 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699652

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2022 (Reference 2699652). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699652)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699652)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699652)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1733766)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 221 Old Shoreham Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1XR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.838097,-0.210187

- Station: Portslade, 0.3 miles
- Station: Fishersgate, 0.5 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Benfield Valley, 0.2 miles
- Park: Vale Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Easthill Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Portslade Old Village Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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

- Google: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2019) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Brackenbury Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Nicolas CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (September 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Hove Micro-School |  | 5–14 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Peter Gladwin Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Hill Park School |  | 4–16 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Goldstone Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sparrows Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sparrows-nursery-2734036) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Southern Cross Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southern-cross-pre-school-130772) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Nanny's House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nannys-house-ey556609) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Hippy Kids Playschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hippy-kids-playschool-2768105) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Teddy Bears Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddy-bears-day-nursery-130727) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [N Family Club Hove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-hove-2834243) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School Good at its inspection on 7 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School take?

Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### Who runs Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School?

Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School is run by Footsteps Childcare Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School?

Portslade is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School?

You can call 01273 416164 and visit hoveandportsladedaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699652)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Portslade+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ8dnkcpmadUgR-EEhQY1YeWo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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