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4.4★ average from 7,929 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 94 day nurseries in Brighton and Hove, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 16 rated Outstanding, 60 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement — 99% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 7 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 987 Google reviews across 71 of these nurseries, averaging 4.8★. 75 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 52 are registered to take babies under two. Open any nursery below for its inspection history, fees, hours and what local parents have said.

Nurseries in Brighton and Hove at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Brighton and Hove.

94
Ofsted-registered nurseries
99%
Good or Outstanding
4.8★
987 parent reviews
75
Accept funded hours
52
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding16
  • Good60
  • Requires improvement1

16 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 7 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Brighton and Hove?
We list 94 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Brighton and Hove. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Brighton and Hove are rated Outstanding?
16 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Brighton and Hove. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Brighton and Hove?
Across 71 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Brighton and Hove have left 987 Google reviews at an average of 4.8★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Brighton and Hove?
75 of the 94 nurseries in Brighton and Hove (80%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Brighton and Hove take babies?
52 settings in Brighton and Hove are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.