Which nurseries in BN26 are rated Outstanding?

Nurseries rated Outstanding within 3 miles of BN26 include Lower Willingdon Pre-School Nursery, Chalk Hill Pre-school and Toddler Group, Jumping Beans Nursery CIO, Meadows Nursery School, Stone Cross Independent Pre-School. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do nurseries in BN26 offer funded childcare?

Most nurseries in England offer government-funded hours: 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and up to 30 hours for eligible working parents of children from 9 months. Ask each one which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between nurseries in BN26?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Ofsted grade and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Nurseries in BN26, Eastbourne

There are 13 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of BN26, Eastbourne, and 10 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 13
Outstanding: 5
Good: 5
After-school clubs: 8

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Directory listingPolegateEast Sussex · BN26 6NJ

Polegate, East Sussex

Step by step children's nursery Ltd

Polegate SDA Church, 7 Hailsham Road · BN26 6NJ

0.9 miles from BN26

OfstedGoodMay 2025Full day care21 places

A full day care nursery in Polegate, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2025. Registered for 21 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingLower WillingdonEast Sussex · BN20 9RJ

Lower Willingdon, East Sussex

Lower Willingdon Pre-School Nursery

Rapsons Road, Lower Willingdon · BN20 9RJ

1.2 miles from BN26

OfstedOutstandingJun 2024Full day care28 places

A full day care nursery in Lower Willingdon, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2024. Registered for 28 places and run by Lower Willingdon Pre-School Nursery Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPolegateEast Sussex · BN26 6EB

Polegate, East Sussex

Maggie's Day Nursery Polegate

99 Station Road, Polegate · BN26 6EB

1.2 miles from BN26

Not yet gradedFull day care45 places

A full day care nursery in Polegate. Registered for 45 places and run by Maggie's Day Nursery Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPolegateEast Sussex · BN26 6GG

Polegate, East Sussex

Poppetts Pre-School

Poppetts Pre-School, Unit 4 · BN26 6GG

2.0 miles from BN26

Not yet gradedSessional40 places

A sessional nursery in Polegate. Registered for 40 places and run by Poppetts Pre-School PPS LTD.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingWillingdonEastbourne · BN20 9HT

Willingdon, Eastbourne

Chalk Hill Pre-school and Toddler Group

St Mary's Church Hall, Church Street · BN20 9HT

2.0 miles from BN26

OfstedOutstandingDec 2023Sessional30 places

A sessional nursery in Eastbourne, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in December 2023. Registered for 30 places and run by Chalk Hill Pre-School Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPolegate CentralStone Cross · BN24 5ET

Polegate Central, Stone Cross

Stone Cross Pre-School Playgroup

Stone Cross Memorial Hall, Dittons Road · BN24 5ET

2.4 miles from BN26

OfstedGoodOct 2024Sessional23 places

A sessional nursery in Stone Cross, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2024. Registered for 23 places and run by Stone Cross Independent Pre-School Committee.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingStone CrossPevensey · BN24 5ES

Stone Cross, Pevensey

Bluebell Barn Children's Nursery

Dittons Road, Stone Cross · BN24 5ES

2.5 miles from BN26

OfstedGoodNov 2022Full day care83 places

A full day care nursery in Pevensey, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2022. Registered for 83 places and run by Chauntry Childcare Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHampden ParkEastbourne · BN22 9QJ

Hampden Park, Eastbourne

Jumping Beans Nursery CIO

Parklands Infant School, Brassey Avenue · BN22 9QJ

2.6 miles from BN26

OfstedOutstandingMar 2025Sessional55 places

A sessional nursery in Eastbourne, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in March 2025. Registered for 55 places and run by Jumping Beans Nursery.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingHampden ParkEastbourne · BN22 9PX

Hampden Park, Eastbourne

The Meadows Nursery School

9 BRAND ROAD, EASTBOURNE · BN22 9PX

2.8 miles from BN26

OfstedGoodFeb 2023Full day care36 places

A full day care nursery in Eastbourne, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2023. Registered for 36 places and run by Places For Children Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHailshamEast Sussex · BN27 2EZ

Hailsham, East Sussex

Kiddie Capers, Hailsham

Unit 29 and 31 Station Road Industrial Estate, HAILSHAM · BN27 2EZ

2.9 miles from BN26

Not yet gradedFull day care72 places

A full day care nursery in Hailsham. Registered for 72 places and run by Kiddie Capers Childcare Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingLangneyEastbourne · BN23 8JZ

Langney, Eastbourne

Meadows Nursery School

1 Rotherfield Avenue, Eastbourne · BN23 8JZ

2.9 miles from BN26

OfstedOutstandingSep 2025Sessional100 places

A sessional nursery in Eastbourne, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in September 2025. Registered for 100 places and run by Nurseries for Children Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingOld TownEastbourne · BN20 8QX

Old Town, Eastbourne

Step by Step Children's Nursery Ltd

St. Elizabeths Church, 266-268 Victoria Drive · BN20 8QX

3.0 miles from BN26

OfstedGoodJan 2025Full day care29 places

A full day care nursery in Eastbourne, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2025. Registered for 29 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingStone Cross, PevenseyEast Sussex · BN24 5EF

Stone Cross, Pevensey, East Sussex

Stone Cross Independent Pre-School

Stone Cross School, Adur Drive · BN24 5EF

3.0 miles from BN26

OfstedOutstandingJan 2024Sessional25 places

A sessional nursery in Stone Cross, Pevensey, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in January 2024. Registered for 25 places and run by Stone Cross Independent Pre-School Committee.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Childcare in BN26 at a glance

Inspection results: 10 of the 13 nurseries within 3 miles of BN26 (77%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 5 Outstanding and 5 Good.
Ages taken: 13 list babies under 2, 13 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 13 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours: Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact East Sussex's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours

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Questions parents ask about nurseries in BN26

Straight answers from the Ofsted register, updated as inspections come in.

There are 13 Ofsted-registered nurseries within 3 miles of BN26. 5 are rated Outstanding and 5 are rated Good at their latest inspection.

Nurseries in BN26, Eastbourne

131012345678930123456789 nurseries near BN26

Step by step children's nursery Ltd

Lower Willingdon Pre-School Nursery

Maggie's Day Nursery Polegate

Poppetts Pre-School

Chalk Hill Pre-school and Toddler Group

Stone Cross Pre-School Playgroup

Bluebell Barn Children's Nursery

Jumping Beans Nursery CIO

The Meadows Nursery School

Kiddie Capers, Hailsham

Meadows Nursery School

Step by Step Children's Nursery Ltd

Stone Cross Independent Pre-School

Childcare in BN26 at a glance

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Questions parents ask about nurseries in BN26

13 nurseries near BN26