Do pre-schools in BN27 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 pre-schools in BN27?

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.

Pre-schools in BN27

There are 10 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of BN27, Hailsham, and 4 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Pre-schools: 10
Outstanding: 0
Good: 4
After-school clubs: 3

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Directory listingHailshamEast Sussex · BN27 1ND

Hailsham, East Sussex

Union Corner Pre-School

Union Corner Hall, Hawks Road · BN27 1ND

0.5 miles from BN27

OfstedGoodJan 2023Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Hailsham, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2023. Registered for 30 places and run by Union Corner Pre-School Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHailshamEast Sussex · BN27 3BU

Hailsham, East Sussex

Busy Bees at Hailsham

42 London Road, Hailsham · BN27 3BU

0.6 miles from BN27

Not yet gradedFull day care110 places

A full day care nursery in Hailsham. Registered for 110 places and run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHailshamEast Sussex · BN27 3DR

Hailsham, East Sussex

Summerfields Nursery

Summerheath Hall, Summerheath Road · BN27 3DR

0.7 miles from BN27

Not yet gradedSessional40 places

A sessional nursery in Hailsham. Registered for 40 places and run by Packer, Samantha.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHailsham WestEast Sussex · BN27 3DG

Hailsham West, East Sussex

The Emmanuel Pre School

The Youth Station, Western Road · BN27 3DG

0.8 miles from BN27

Not yet gradedSessional

A sessional nursery in East Sussex.

Ages: Ask the nursery
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHailshamEast Sussex · BN27 2BW

Hailsham, East Sussex

The Meadows Nursery School

5-6 Fletcher Close, Hailsham · BN27 2BW

0.8 miles from BN27

OfstedGoodAug 2022Full day care45 places

A full day care nursery in Hailsham, rated Good by Ofsted in August 2022. Registered for 45 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

1.2 miles from BN27

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 listingHellinglyHailsham · BN27 4EP

Hellingly, Hailsham

Bunny Run Childcare Centre & Schools Out Limited

Bunny Run Childcare Centre Ltd, The Drive · BN27 4EP

1.3 miles from BN27

OfstedGoodOct 2022Full day care140 places

A full day care nursery in Hailsham, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2022. Registered for 140 places and run by Bunny Run Childcare Centre Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHellinglyHailsham · BN27 4DS

Hellingly, Hailsham

Hellingly Preschool

Hellingly Hall, North Street · BN27 4DS

1.4 miles from BN27

Not yet gradedSessional40 places

A sessional nursery in Hailsham. Registered for 40 places and run by Access Connect Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingArlingtonUpper Dicker · BN27 3PX

Arlington, Upper Dicker

Wise Owls, part of Ripe Nursery School

Dicker Village Hall, Coldharbour Road · BN27 3PX

1.9 miles from BN27

Not yet gradedSessional22 places

A sessional nursery in Upper Dicker. Registered for 22 places and run by Ripe Nursery School Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHerstmonceuxHailsham · BN27 4JX

Herstmonceux, Hailsham

Herstmonceux Preschool

Village Hall, Hailsham Road · BN27 4JX

2.6 miles from BN27

OfstedGoodJun 2025Full day care24 places

A full day care nursery in Hailsham, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2025. Registered for 24 places and run by Total Childcare Services (TCS) Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Childcare in BN27 at a glance

Inspection results: 4 of the 10 pre-schools within 3 miles of BN27 (40%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 0 Outstanding and 4 Good.
Ages taken: 10 list babies under 2, 10 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 10 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