Best nurseries in Coldean
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Brighton and Hove, 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 | Bee in the Woods Kindergarten Stanmer Park Full day care · 15 places · BN1 9SE | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | Jump Start Nursery Full day care · 34 places · BN2 4SE | Outstanding (2023) |
| 3 | Caterpillars Preschool Sessional day care · 20 places · BN1 9EN | Not yet inspected |
| 4 | Earthship - Raising Resilient Sessional day care · BN1 9PZ | Not yet inspected |
| 5 | NatureKids Sessional day care · BN1 9SE | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Coldean?
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 Coldean?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Coldean, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Bee in the Woods Kindergarten Stanmer Park, Jump Start Nursery, Caterpillars Preschool.
How much does nursery cost in Coldean?
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 Coldean?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 2 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Brighton and Hove · Aldrington · Goldsmid · Hangleton · Moulsecoomb · Patcham · Portslade · Saltdean · Portslade by Sea · Queen's Park · Rottingdean · Westdene · Withdean Woods
Neighbourhoods
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.