Best nurseries in Hailsham
10 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 | Emmanuel Pre School Sessional day care · 32 places · BN27 1UG | Good (2023) |
| 3 | Union Corner Pre-School Full day care · 30 places · BN27 1ND | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Bunny Run Childcare Centre & Schools Out Limited Full day care · 140 places · BN27 4EP | Good (2022) |
| 5 | The Meadows Nursery School Full day care · 45 places · BN27 2BW | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Hellingly Preschool Sessional day care · 54 places · BN27 4DS | Not yet inspected |
| 7 | Kiddie Capers, Hailsham Full day care · 72 places · BN27 2EZ | Not yet inspected |
| 8 | Ripe Nursery School Sessional day care · 60 places · BN8 6AP | Not yet inspected |
| 9 | Summerfields Nursery Sessional day care · 40 places · BN27 3DR | Not yet inspected |
| 10 | Wise Owls, part of Ripe Nursery School Sessional day care · 22 places · BN27 3PX | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Hailsham?
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 Hailsham?
There are 10 nurseries and pre-schools in Hailsham; listed first: East Sussex Montessori School, Emmanuel Pre School, Union Corner Pre-School.
How much does nursery cost in Hailsham?
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 Hailsham?
10 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 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.