Which pre-schools in Lewes are rated Outstanding?

Pre-schools rated Outstanding within 5 miles of Lewes include The Old School House Montessori Nursery, Honeybees Pre-School. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do pre-schools in Lewes 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 Lewes?

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 Lewes

There are 10 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 5 miles of Lewes, East Sussex, and 7 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: 2
Good: 5
After-school clubs: 1

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Directory listingLewesEast Sussex · BN7 2XX

Lewes, East Sussex

Kiddie Capers Childcare Ltd

Rusbridge House, Rusbridge Lane · BN7 2XX

1.6 miles from Lewes

Not yet gradedFull day care90 places

A full day care nursery in Lewes. Registered for 90 places.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingLewesEast Sussex · BN7 2AT

Lewes, East Sussex

Stepping Stones, Lewes Community Nursery Ltd

Southcourt House, Morris Road · BN7 2AT

1.6 miles from Lewes

OfstedGoodFeb 2024Full day care38 places

A full day care nursery in Lewes, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2024. Registered for 38 places.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingLewesEast Sussex · BN7 2SU

Lewes, East Sussex

Pippa's Group

Landport Community Hub, Landport Road · BN7 2SU

1.7 miles from Lewes

OfstedGoodFeb 2023Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Lewes, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2023. Registered for 30 places and run by Pippa's Group CIO.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingBarcombeLewes · BN8 5BH

Barcombe, Lewes

Barcombe Playgroup

Barcombe Village Hall, Barcombe Mills Road · BN8 5BH

1.9 miles from Lewes

OfstedGoodJan 2023Sessional26 places

A sessional nursery in Lewes, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2023. Registered for 26 places and run by Barcombe Playgroup Committee.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingLewesEast Sussex · BN7 1SP

Lewes, East Sussex

The Old School House Montessori Nursery

The Old School House, De Montfort Road · BN7 1SP

2.0 miles from Lewes

OfstedOutstandingSep 2023Full day care48 places

A full day care nursery in Lewes, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in September 2023. Registered for 48 places and run by The Old School House Nursery (Lewes) Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingLewesEast Sussex · BN7 1PL

Lewes, East Sussex

Cottage Pre-School

St. Marys Social Centre, Christie Road · BN7 1PL

2.1 miles from Lewes

OfstedGoodJan 2025Sessional24 places

A sessional nursery in Lewes, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2025. Registered for 24 places and run by Cottage Pre-School CIO.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingLewesEast Sussex · BN7 1HR

Lewes, East Sussex

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Lewes

St James Street, Lewes · BN7 1HR

2.1 miles from Lewes

Inspected December 2025Full day care51 places

A full day care nursery in Lewes, last inspected by Ofsted in December 2025. Registered for 51 places and run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingLewesEast Sussex · BN7 1HR

Lewes, East Sussex

Southover Nursery School

Southover Nursery School, Southover · BN7 1HR

2.1 miles from Lewes

OfstedGoodJun 2025Sessional30 places

A sessional nursery in Lewes, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2025. Registered for 30 places and run by Hasan, Charlotte.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingLaughtonLewes · BN8 6AH

Laughton, Lewes

The Nest in Laughton, part of Ripe Nursery School

Laughton Village Hall, Church Lane · BN8 6AH

4.4 miles from Lewes

Inspected April 2026Sessional12 places

A sessional nursery in Lewes, last inspected by Ofsted in April 2026. Registered for 12 places and run by Ripe Nursery School Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingPlumptonLewes · BN7 3DP

Plumpton, Lewes

Honeybees Pre-School

The Pavilion, King George V Playing Fields · BN7 3DP

4.7 miles from Lewes

OfstedOutstandingJan 2023Sessional40 places

A sessional nursery in Lewes, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in January 2023. Registered for 40 places and run by Honeybees Preschool Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Childcare in Lewes at a glance

Inspection results: 7 of the 10 pre-schools within 5 miles of Lewes (70%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 2 Outstanding and 5 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