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4.4★ average from 7,160 parent reviews on Google

There are 61 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Brighton on our register. 55 of those have a Brighton address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 12 rated Outstanding, 38 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. 2 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 550 Google reviews across 45 of these nurseries, averaging 4.8★. 48 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 33 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and parent reviews.

Nurseries in Brighton at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for settings within 1 miles of Brighton.

61
Ofsted-registered nurseries
100%
Good or Outstanding
4.8★
550 parent reviews
48
Accept funded hours
33
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding12
  • Good38

10 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 2 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there near Brighton?
We list 61 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Brighton, 55 of which have a Brighton address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Brighton are rated Outstanding?
12 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Brighton, including Hopscotch Nursery. 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?
Across 45 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Brighton have left 550 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?
48 of the 61 nurseries within 1 miles of Brighton (79%) 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 take babies?
33 settings within 1 miles of Brighton 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.

These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more