A BRIGHTON nursery has been rated in the top 20 out of 1931 nominations.

Charley Barley’s Nursery, of Stanford Avenue, Brighton, received the recognition from review site daynurseries.co.uk

The award was based on the nursery’s reviews from the children’s families and carers.

Charlotte Kamtarin, manager at Charley Barley’s Nursery, said: “We have seen our staff flourish and our children grow through their play and learning.

“We are so happy that everyone’s hard work and love for their job here at Charley Barleys has been recognised.

“We have a highly qualified team who work hard day-in and day-out and receive great support from the local families and community in the area.

“We cannot thank everyone enough for the lovely reviews on daysnurseries.co.uk and for making us a top 20 nursery in the South East.”

Davina Ludlow, chair of daynurseries.co.uk, said: “We would like to congratulate Charley Barley’s Nursery on being a top nursery in the South East, as rated by parents.

“It is such an achievement to be chosen as one of the best nurseries by the families and carers of the children who attend the setting.

“Reviews of the Top 20 nurseries show these settings both stimulate and nurture children, boosting their social and emotional wellbeing and helping shape their development.

“The brain is at its most receptive during the first five years of a child’s life, which is why we decided to recognise those nurseries, which play a vital role in educating and caring for children.”

daynurseries.co.uk is a reviews site for day nurseries and nursery schools in the UK.

The daynurseries.co.uk Top 20 Nursery Awards 2018 highlight the most recommended day nurseries in each region of the UK.

The awards are based on the review score as of February 28.

More than 50,000 reviews received between July 2015 to February 2018 from parents, relatives and guardians.