# Young Friends Kindergarten

Young Friends Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at 89 Holland Road, HOVE, BN3 1JP, in Hove, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 15 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/young-friends-kindergarten-ey455240  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 89 Holland Road, HOVE, BN3 1JP
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 01273 735100
- Website: http://www.youngfriends.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY455240

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 25 April 2024, 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/EY455240

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2012 (Reference EY455240). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455240)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455240)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455240)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/504181)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 89 Holland Road, HOVE, BN3 1JP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.828848,-0.160804

- Station: Hove, 0.6 miles
- Station: Brighton, 0.9 miles
- 19 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Ann's Well Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Palmeira Square, 0.2 miles
- Park: Palmeira Square, 0.2 miles
- Park: Brunswick Square, 0.3 miles
- Park: Adelaide Crescent, 0.3 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 4 November 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) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| The Montessori Place |  | 1–18 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Brighton Girls GDST |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Windlesham School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jeanne Saunders Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jeanne-saunders-centre-2805390) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Forest Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-forest-nursery-2813753) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Amigos Multicultural Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/amigos-multicultural-preschool-2825715) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Hove Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-hove-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey494565) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Magnolia Tree Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magnolia-tree-day-nursery-and-preschool-2846893) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Robins Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robins-nursery-school-2864923) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Young Friends Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Young Friends Kindergarten Outstanding at its inspection on 25 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Young Friends Kindergarten take?

Young Friends Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Young Friends Kindergarten?

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

### How do I contact Young Friends Kindergarten?

You can call 01273 735100 and visit www.youngfriends.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455240)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Young+Friends+Kindergarten&query_place_id=ChIJqcdJ4UGFdUgRb4BupqU5-Ho)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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