Area avg from
£72/day*
Co-op Childcare Sussex
Childcare Centre, University of Sussex, Southern Ring Road, Falmer, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9BT
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 136 Limited spaces
County childcare guide
Nurseries in East Sussex
East Sussex stretches from the chalk coastline of the Seven Sisters and South Downs through the historic county town of Lewes to Eastbourne, Hastings, Bexhill and Rye, with the High Weald extending across much of the inland landscape. The county council area comprises Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, Rother and Wealden, covering coastal towns, market towns and rural communities across the county.
Childcare numbers for East Sussex
Daily fees range
£64–£76
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
3
38% offer funding
Total nurseries
8
Across East Sussex
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Area avg from
£72/day*
Orchard Day Nursery
Queens Park Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0GL
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 64 Spaces available
Area avg from
£72/day*
Bright Horizons Hove Day Nursery and Preschool
46 Cromwell Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3ER
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 122 Spaces available
From
£76/day
Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery
The Circus, Seaville Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 6LJ
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 62 Waiting list
From
£64/day
Bluebell Barn Children's Nursery
Dittons Road, Stone Cross, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5ES
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 65 Spaces available
Area avg from
£72/day*
Bright Horizons Wish Park Hove Day Nursery and Preschool
142 New Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 4JD
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 61 Limited spaces
Area avg from
£72/day*
Pennies Day Nursery - Mark Cross
Brandywell, Mark Cross, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 3PJ
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 61 Limited spaces
From
£75/day
N Family Club - Hove
195 New Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 4ED
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 80 Spaces available
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What will nursery cost in East Sussex?
Answer four quick questions. You'll see your monthly cost straight away.
1When was your child born?
Age: 2 yearsFree hours are available.
2Are you working?
Each working parent needs to earn at least £2,643.68 over 3 months, and under £100,000 a year.
3How much time at nursery?
Days a week
5
Hours a day
10
4What does the nursery charge?
About £72 a day for 10 hours. All-ages average from 3 nurseries with prices on Toddle in East Sussex
You'd pay about
£876a month
£10,512 a year after your free hours
- Nursery fees
- £1,560
- Free hours (30 a week)
- −£684
- You pay
- £876
Doesn't include meals, nappies or trips. Most nurseries charge for these separately.
You could get 30 free hours a week.
They end when your child starts reception, around September 2029.
Why isn't it lower in the holidays?
38 weeks free hours: £144/wk 14 weeks full fee: £360/wk
Free hours cover 38 term-time weeks. Many nurseries can spread them across the year instead. Ask yours.
Only going term time? Your cost will be lower. Ask your nursery for their term dates.
Estimate only. England. Based on GOV.UK figures, checked 20 October 2026.
Funded childcare guide
How to Apply for Funded Childcare in East Sussex?
The nursery postcode districts represented on this page map to these official local authorities. Choose your council below; your home postcode determines which one handles your application.
Visit Brighton and Hove City CouncilPostcodes: BN2–BN3
Visit East Sussex County CouncilPostcodes: BN1–BN24 · TN6
Helpful answers
Nursery questions in East Sussex
Which postcode areas cover nurseries in East Sussex?
East Sussex addresses mainly fall within the BN and TN postcode areas, with some RH addresses in the north-west of the county. ToddleKids can keep nursery information tied to the relevant East Sussex location rather than the wider postcode area.
Who manages funded childcare in East Sussex?
East Sussex County Council administers funded early education and childcare across the county council area. Families may qualify for 15 or 30 funded hours a week, depending on their child’s age and eligibility.
Is Brighton & Hove under East Sussex County Council for childcare?
No. Brighton & Hove City Council is a separate unitary authority, so its early-years services are administered separately from East Sussex County Council.
What funded childcare is available in East Sussex?
All 3 and 4-year-olds can receive 15 funded hours a week. Eligible working families can receive up to 30 funded hours, while eligible 2-year-olds receiving qualifying support can receive 15 hours.
What SEND support is available during the early years?
The East Sussex SEND Local Offer includes dedicated support and information for children aged 0–5 with special educational needs or disabilities.
How does Ofsted information work for East Sussex nurseries?
Ofsted inspects registered early-years settings in East Sussex. Under the current inspection framework, newer inspections use evaluation-area grades and report cards, so their presentation can differ from older Ofsted records.