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4.3★ average from 2,639 parent reviews on Google

We track 246 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in West Sussex. At their latest inspection: 29 rated Outstanding, 168 rated Good, 2 currently Requires Improvement — 99% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 32 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 1,490 Google reviews across 130 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 149 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 113 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 West Sussex at a glance

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

246
Ofsted-registered nurseries
99%
Good or Outstanding
4.7★
1,490 parent reviews
149
Accept funded hours
113
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding29
  • Good168
  • Requires improvement2

47 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 32 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in West Sussex?
We list 246 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in West Sussex. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near West Sussex are rated Outstanding?
29 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in West Sussex. 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 West Sussex?
Across 130 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in West Sussex have left 1,490 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 West Sussex?
149 of the 246 nurseries in West Sussex (61%) 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 West Sussex take babies?
113 settings in West 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.