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4.7★ average from 893 parent reviews on Google

We track 130 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in East Sussex. At their latest inspection: 27 rated Outstanding, 85 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement, 2 judged Inadequate — 97% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 13 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 897 Google reviews across 71 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 89 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 61 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 East Sussex at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in East Sussex.

130
Ofsted-registered nurseries
97%
Good or Outstanding
4.7★
897 parent reviews
89
Accept funded hours
61
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding27
  • Good85
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate2

15 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 13 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in East Sussex?
We list 130 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in East Sussex, 128 of which have a East Sussex address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near East Sussex are rated Outstanding?
27 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in East Sussex, including Hopscotch Nursery, Charters Ancaster 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 East Sussex?
Across 71 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in East Sussex have left 897 Google reviews at an average of 4.7★. 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 East Sussex?
89 of the 130 nurseries in East Sussex (68%) 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 East Sussex take babies?
61 settings in East Sussex 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.