7 nurseries in Lewes
Every day nursery in Lewes on the Ofsted register, best rated first, with what a place costs in South East after the free hours.
Day nurseries in Lewes, best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Old School House Montessori Nursery BN7 1SP | Outstanding | 7 September 2023 | 48 |
| 2 | Busy Bees Day Nursery at Lewes BN7 1HR | Expected standard in 4 of 6 | 12 December 2025 | 51 |
| 3 | Stepping Stones, Lewes Community Nursery Ltd BN7 2AT | Good | 29 February 2024 | 38 |
| 4 | Pippa's Group BN7 2SU | Good | 6 February 2023 | 30 |
| 5 | Toddlers Inn Nursery BN8 4DB | Good | 7 April 2022 | 55 |
| 6 | Kiddie Capers Childcare Ltd BN7 2XX | Not yet graded | Not yet | 90 |
| 7 | Mohair Centre Childcare BN8 6JG | Not yet graded | Not yet | 71 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
Nursery fees in Lewes
What day nurseries in South East charge on average. Fees in Lewes itself can sit above or below this.
| Child's age | 25 hours a week | 50 hours a week |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | £202no funded hours | £161after 30 funded hours |
| 2 years old | £185no funded hours | £152after 30 funded hours |
| 3 to 4 years old | £72after the free 15 hours | £144after 30 funded hours |
Regional average, not any one nursery's price. Source: Coram Childcare Survey 2026. Work out your own monthly cost.
30 hours free childcare in Lewes
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in Lewes as anywhere in England. Every day nursery listed here is registered with Ofsted, which is what a nursery needs to offer them.
| Who | Free hours a week |
|---|---|
| Working parents, child from 9 months | 30 hours |
| Every 3 and 4 year old | 15 hours |
| 2 year olds in families getting some benefits | 15 hours |
Nursery list and inspection outcomes from Ofsted's register of childcare providers, as at 30 June 2026.
Fees shown are regional averages from the Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026, not any one nursery’s price. Confirm with the nursery before enrolling.
Eligibility rules are the government’s (childcarechoices.gov.uk). Whether a nursery offers the funded hours, and what it charges for meals and consumables, is the nursery’s decision; ask for its funded-hours terms in writing.