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£62/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
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Nurseries in Brighton
Brighton stretches from Kemptown and Whitehawk & Marina on the eastern seafront through Hanover & Elm Grove, West Hill & North Laine and Preston Park, with Patcham & Hollingbury and Coldean & Stanmer extending towards the South Downs. These established Brighton wards sit within Brighton & Hove City Council, which administers the city’s early-years services.
Childcare numbers for Brighton
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Outstanding nurseries
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0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
0
0% offer funding
Total nurseries
2
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£62/day*
Orchard Day Nursery
Queens Park Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0GL
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 64 Spaces available
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£186/week
· £9672/year
Based on the area average of £62/day
Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Brighton?
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
Visit East Sussex County CouncilPostcodes: BN1
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Nursery questions in Brighton
Which postcodes cover nurseries in Brighton?
Brighton addresses are principally found across BN1 and BN2. BN1 includes central and northern parts of Brighton, while BN2 is used across eastern Brighton areas.
Who manages funded childcare in Brighton?
Brighton & Hove City Council administers the Early Years Free Entitlements for children living in Brighton and Hove.
What funded childcare is available in Brighton?
All 3 and 4-year-olds can receive 15 funded hours, while eligible working families can receive up to 30 hours a week from the term after a child turns 9 months until school age.
Can Brighton funded childcare be stretched across the year?
Yes. The 30-hour entitlement normally covers 38 weeks, but families may use fewer funded hours each week over more weeks where their childcare arrangement supports this.
What SEND support is available during the early years in Brighton?
The Brighton & Hove SEND Local Offer covers children and young people aged 0–25 and includes dedicated early-years information for children with special educational needs or disabilities.
What is Disability Access Funding for Brighton preschool children?
Disability Access Funding (DAF) provides additional funding for eligible children receiving Disability Living Allowance who access funded early education. Brighton & Hove City Council currently sets the annual DAF payment at £910.
Has Ofsted changed how Brighton nurseries are inspected?
Yes. Ofsted introduced its renewed early-years inspection framework on 10 November 2025, replacing the previous inspection handbook and changing how newer inspection outcomes are presented.