The Co-Operative Childcare Sussex
Day nursery in Brighton, BN1. Part of the East Sussex council area.
Childcare Centre, University Of Sussex, Southern Ring Road, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9BTWhat Ofsted found
Expected standard in 5 of 6 Inspected 24 March 2026
| Area | Grade | What the grade means |
|---|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard | Meets the standard Ofsted expects of every nursery. |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | Meets the standard Ofsted expects of every nursery. |
| Achievement | Expected standard | Meets the standard Ofsted expects of every nursery. |
| Behaviour, attitudes and routines | Expected standard | Meets the standard Ofsted expects of every nursery. |
| Children’s welfare and well-being | Expected standard | Meets the standard Ofsted expects of every nursery. |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard | Better than the standard Ofsted expects of every nursery. |
| Safeguarding | Met | Ofsted found the nursery keeps children safe in the ways the law requires. |
What a place could cost
The Co-Operative Childcare Sussex sets its own prices. These are the averages for day nurseries in South East, for 50 hours a week in term time once the 30 funded hours are taken off.
| Child's age | You pay a week | About a month |
|---|---|---|
| From 9 months to 2 | £161 | £511 |
| 2 years old | £152 | £480 |
| 3 to 4 years old | £144 | £457 |
A month here is 38 term-time weeks spread over 12 months. Work out your own hours or check your free hours.
The Co-Operative Childcare Sussex against Brighton
| The Co-Operative Childcare Sussex | Brighton average | |
|---|---|---|
| Places | 101 | 46 |
| Ofsted outcome | Expected standard in 5 of 6 | 85% rated Good or better |
Other nurseries close by
- Bee in the Woods Kindergarten Stanmer Park Outstanding, 15 places, BN1 9SE
- The Nursery School Brighton Outstanding, 90 places, BN1 8TB
- Little Acorns Brighton Outstanding, 24 places, BN1 6QG
The Co-Operative Childcare Sussex is run by Places For Children, which has 39 nurseries in England and 2 rated Outstanding.
Questions parents ask about The Co-Operative Childcare Sussex
- What Ofsted grade does The Co-Operative Childcare Sussex have?
- The Co-Operative Childcare Sussex has one of Ofsted's new report cards, from its inspection on 24 March 2026. Its most common grade is expected standard in 5 of 6 areas, and safeguarding was met.
- How many children can The Co-Operative Childcare Sussex take?
- Ofsted registers The Co-Operative Childcare Sussex for 101 places at any one time. The average day nursery in Brighton has 46.
- How much does The Co-Operative Childcare Sussex cost?
- The Co-Operative Childcare Sussex sets its own fees, so ask it for a price list. As a guide, the average nursery in South East charges £202 a week for 25 hours for a child under 2, before any free hours.
- Does The Co-Operative Childcare Sussex offer 30 hours free childcare?
- Any nursery on the Ofsted Early Years Register can offer the funded hours, but each one chooses how many funded places it has and what it charges for meals and extras. Ask The Co-Operative Childcare Sussex how it offers them.
- When was The Co-Operative Childcare Sussex last inspected?
- Ofsted last inspected The Co-Operative Childcare Sussex on 24 March 2026. The full report is on the Ofsted website.
- Is The Co-Operative Childcare Sussex part of a nursery group?
- Yes. The Co-Operative Childcare Sussex is one of 39 day nurseries in England run by Places For Children.
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.