Nurseries in Brighton
225 Ofsted-rated nurseries within 10km of Brighton centre — 19 Outstanding, 78 Good
Ofsted ratings in Brighton
225
Total nurseries
19
Outstanding
78
Good
128
Not yet rated
Top nurseries in Brighton
6 Tilbury Place, BRIGHTON
Carlton Hill Primary School, Brighton
Tarner Childrens Centre, Brighton
St Paul's Church Of England Primary School, Brighton
St Paul's Church Of England Primary School, Brighton
St. Pauls C of E School, BRIGHTON
Hilton Brighton Metropole, BRIGHTON
St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School, Brighton
52 Dyke Road, Brighton
Brighton & Hove High School, BRIGHTON
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Brighton
Young Sussex Nursery, Hove
Fairlight Primary School, Brighton
Stanford Junior School, Brighton
Stanford Junior School, Brighton
Brunswick Primary School, Hove
Brighton College Nursery & Pre-prep School, Brighton
Hove Junior School, Hove
West Hove Infant School (Holland Road Site), Hove
Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove
City Academy Whitehawk, Brighton
Cottesmore St. Marys Rc Primary School, Hove
Cottesmore St. Marys Rc Primary School, Hove
Coombe Road Primary School, Brighton
Church Of The Good Shepherd, Brighton
37 Preston Drove, Brighton
Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, Brighton
Lancing College Preparatory School, Hove
44-46 Harrington Road, Brighton
St Andrews C Of E School, Hove
Balfour Primary School, Brighton
Hertford Primary School, Brighton
St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Brighton
54 New Church Road, Hove
West Hove Infants School, Hove
Hove Junior School, Hove
109 New Church Road, Hove
142 New Church Road, HOVE
Carden Nursery & Primary School, Brighton
Carden Nursery & Primary School, Brighton
Benfield Primary School, Brighton
Rudyard Kipling Primary School, BRIGHTON
South Portslade Community Centre, Brighton
The Wellbeing Gardens, Brighton
Our Lady of Lourdes School, BRIGHTON
The Village Hall, Rottingdean
St. Nicholas C of E Primary School, Brighton and Hove
St. Margarets Primary School, Brighton
Stepping Stones Children & Family Centre, Brighton
Foredown Woods, Brighton
Peter Gladwin School, Brighton
Quayside Youth Club, Brighton
Herons Dale Primary School, Shoreham-By-Sea
Middle Road, Shoreham-By-Sea
St. Peters Catholic Primary School, Shoreham-by-sea
St. Nicolas & St. Mary C Of E Primary School, Shoreham-by-sea
St. Nicolas & St. Mary C Of E Primary School, Shoreham-by-sea
Iford & Kingston C Of E School, Lewes
Young Sussex Nursery, Shoreham-By-Sea
Buckingham Park Primary School, SHOREHAM-BY-SEA
Buckingham Park Primary School, Shoreham By Sea
48 Buckingham Road, Shoreham-By-Sea
Buckingham Park Primary School, SHOREHAM-BY-SEA
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Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Brighton
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in Brighton?
We found 225 Ofsted-registered nurseries within 10km of Brighton centre, of which 19 are rated Outstanding and 78 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Brighton are Outstanding or Good?
43% of nurseries near Brighton centre are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Brighton?
This page lists nurseries near Brighton centre sorted by Ofsted grade. You can also explore specific districts within Brighton for a more localised view. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.
Are there funded nursery places in Brighton?
Yes — many nurseries in Brighton offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.