Best nurseries in Alfriston
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Wealden, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Sussex Montessori School Sessional day care · 12 places · BN26 5TL | Good (2024) |
| 2 | Bunny Run Childcare Centre & Schools Out Limited Full day care · 140 places · BN27 4EP | Good (2022) |
| 3 | Hellingly Preschool Sessional day care · 54 places · BN27 4DS | Not yet inspected |
| 4 | Ripe Nursery School Sessional day care · 60 places · BN8 6AP | Not yet inspected |
| 5 | Wise Owls, part of Ripe Nursery School Sessional day care · 22 places · BN27 3PX | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Alfriston?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in South East, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Alfriston?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Alfriston; listed first: East Sussex Montessori School, Bunny Run Childcare Centre & Schools Out Limited, Hellingly Preschool.
How much does nursery cost in Alfriston?
In South East, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £202 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Alfriston?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 2 of them inspected so far.
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Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.