From
£76/day
Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery
The Circus, Seaville Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 6LJ
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 62 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Eastbourne
Eastbourne lies between the English Channel and the South Downs, with Beachy Head rising immediately west of the town and its seafront extending east towards Sovereign Harbour. Established Eastbourne wards include Meads, Old Town, Upperton, Hampden Park, Langney and Sovereign, while early-years funding is administered by East Sussex County Council.
Childcare numbers for Eastbourne
Daily fees range
£76
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
1
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
1
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£228/week
· £11856/year
Based on the area average of £76/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 Eastbourne?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to East Sussex County Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
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Nursery questions in Eastbourne
Which postcodes cover nurseries in Eastbourne?
Eastbourne addresses are mainly spread across BN20, BN21, BN22 and BN23, covering the town centre, western Eastbourne and residential areas extending east towards Langney and Sovereign.
Who manages funded childcare in Eastbourne?
East Sussex County Council administers funded early education and childcare in Eastbourne. Eastbourne Borough Council is the borough authority, but early-years funding is handled at county level.
What funded childcare is available in Eastbourne?
All 3 and 4-year-olds can receive 15 funded hours a week. Eligible working families can receive up to 30 funded hours, depending on the child’s age and family circumstances.
Can some 2-year-olds get 15 funded hours in Eastbourne?
Yes. Eligible 2-year-olds whose families meet the support criteria can receive 15 funded childcare hours a week through East Sussex County Council.
Can funded childcare be stretched across more weeks?
Yes. Funded childcare is based on up to 38 weeks a year, but the annual entitlement can be spread across more weeks where a stretched arrangement is available.
What SEND support covers preschool children in Eastbourne?
Eastbourne is covered by the East Sussex SEND Local Offer, including dedicated early-years information and support for children aged 0–5 with special educational needs or disabilities.
How is Ofsted information shown for Eastbourne nurseries?
Ofsted inspects registered early-years settings under its current inspection framework. Newer inspections use the updated evaluation and report-card approach, while ToddleKids can keep relevant Ofsted information alongside each Eastbourne nursery listing.