Nipperbout @ The Hilton Metropole
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Brighton for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in September 2021, though that is 5 years ago now. Open since 2011, with 10 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Brighton and Hove
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Brighton and Hove from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
BN1 2FUWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 29 September 2021 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children have fun and show that they feel content and secure. Staff are very attentive to children's needs and are warm and nurturing towards them. This helps to build trusting relationships and contributes to children settling well. For example, babies smile and giggle, and snuggle up to staff for cuddles. Older children invite staff to join in with their activities, such as reading stories and imaginative play.
Children behave extremely well for their age and stage of development. Staff ensure that children feel respected and their contributions are valued. For example, children, including babies, delight in taking part in ceremonies to celebrate their achievements. They clap and cheer as each individual is awarded a personalised certificate which shows what children are particularly proud of. For instance, when younger children follow their older friends' lead and successfully use the climbing apparatus in the park.
Babies enjoy exploring and delight in watching bubbles fall to the ground and pop.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- sharpen the focus on developing children's language even further, for example giving them time to respond to questions and extending their conversations.
- 29 September 2021Good
- 21 May 2014Outstanding
- 19 May 2011Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Nipperbout @ The Hilton Metropole
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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