--- title: "61 Day Nurseries near Brighton, 12 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/brighton-and-hove/brighton description: "Compare 61 day nurseries near Brighton: 12 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.8★ from 550 Google reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near Brighton **4.4★** average from **7,160** Google reviews 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 Google reviews. ## Nurseries in Brighton at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of Brighton. 61 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.8★ 550 Google reviews 48 Accept funded hours 33 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 12 - Good 38 10 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 2 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Brighton - Wrap Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/wrap-nursery-bn1-4ea-2830966) · 5.0★ (28) - Pumpkin Patch Nursery Preston Drove Brighton (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/pumpkin-patch-nursery-preston-drove-brighton-bn1-6la-2844280) · 4.8★ (12) - Hopscotch Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-nursery-bn3-1pl-ey455753) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (63) ## Nursery locations in and around Brighton ## Day nurseries in Brighton - ### Wrap Nursery ★ 5.0 (28 reviews) Brighton · BN1 4EA https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/wrap-nursery-bn1-4ea-2830966 - ### Wagtails Nursery ★ 5.0 (28 reviews) Brighton · BN1 3LP · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/wagtails-nursery-bn1-3lp-ey562050 - ### Bright Start at Tarner Children's Centre Brighton · BN2 9QE · Ofsted: Met https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-at-tarner-children-s-centre-bn2-9qe-2595561 - ### House on the Dials Day Nursery and Preschool Brighton · BN1 3JB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/house-on-the-dials-day-nursery-and-preschool-bn1-3jb-2846959 - ### Tarnerland Nursery School ★ 3.7 (6 reviews) BRIGHTON · BN2 0AR · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tarnerland-nursery-school-bn2-0ar-ey279045 - ### Happy Days Nursery ★ 5.0 (5 reviews) Brighton · BN2 9SQ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-bn2-9sq-ey499591 - ### Wise Owls Nursery School ★ 5.0 (13 reviews) Brighton · BN2 3HF · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/wise-owls-nursery-school-bn2-3hf-ey491000 - ### Orchard Day Nursery ★ 3.4 (5 reviews) Brighton · BN2 0GL · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/orchard-day-nursery-bn2-0gl-130705 - ### Nipperbout At The Brighton Centre BRIGHTON · BN1 2GR · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/nipperbout-at-the-brighton-centre-bn1-2gr-ey442053 - ### The Nest BRIGHTON · BN2 9SJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-bn2-9sj-ey546064 - ### Nipperbout @ The Hilton Metropole BRIGHTON · BN1 2FU · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/nipperbout-the-hilton-metropole-bn1-2fu-ey427337 - ### Fiveways Playcentre ★ 4.8 (6 reviews) BRIGHTON · BN1 6DJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/fiveways-playcentre-bn1-6dj-ey422545 - ### Orchard Pre School ★ 3.4 (5 reviews) Brighton · BN2 9YA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/orchard-pre-school-bn2-9ya-2561556 - ### Bear's House Nursery ★ 5.0 (6 reviews) BRIGHTON · BN1 6EE · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bear-s-house-nursery-bn1-6ee-ey552028 - ### Pepper-Pot Nursery Partnership BRIGHTON · BN2 3ES · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/pepper-pot-nursery-partnership-bn2-3es-2734247 - ### Pepperpot Nursery ★ 5.0 (5 reviews) Brighton · BN2 3PF · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/pepperpot-nursery-ltd-bn2-3pf-130707 - ### Bloomsbury on the beach Brighton · BN2 1BX · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bloomsbury-on-the-beach-bn2-1bx-2739436 - ### Charley Barley's Nursery ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) BRIGHTON · BN1 6FE · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/charley-barley-s-nursery-bn1-6fe-ey500429 - ### Little Stars Childcare ★ 5.0 (10 reviews) BRIGHTON · BN2 4DA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-childcare-bn2-4da-ey455968 ## Also within 1 miles of Brighton - ### Blueberry Nursery School ★ 4.2 (10 reviews) Hove · BN3 1QB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/blueberry-nursery-school-bn3-1qb-2842143 - ### Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton) ★ 4.3 (3 reviews) Hove · BN3 1TL · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/young-sussex-nursery-brighton-bn3-1tl-2545705 - ### Hopscotch Nursery ★ 5.0 (63 reviews) Hove · BN3 1PL · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-nursery-bn3-1pl-ey455753 - ### Little Forest Nursery ★ 5.0 (8 reviews) Hove · BN3 1RP https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-forest-nursery-bn3-1rp-2813753 - ### Young Friends Kindergarten ★ 4.7 (15 reviews) HOVE · BN3 1JP · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/young-friends-kindergarten-bn3-1jp-ey455240 ## 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. 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