Best nurseries in Rustington
12 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Arun, 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 | Angmering Day Nursery Full day care · 30 places · BN16 4HY | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | Beech Tree Childcare Full day care · 55 places · BN16 4AX | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Little Fledglings Nursery Sessional day care · 32 places · BN12 5DU | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Happy Days Pre-School Playgroup Sessional day care · 30 places · BN16 1HU | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Rascals Pre-School Playgroup Sessional day care · 26 places · BN16 2NL | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Applepips Day Nursery Full day care · 22 places · BN16 3LN | Good (2023) |
| 7 | Play Centre Pre-School Full day care · 25 places · BN16 3NJ | Good (2023) |
| 8 | East Preston Village Pre School Full day care · 26 places · BN16 1JP | Good (2022) |
| 9 | Little Stars Full day care · 72 places · BN16 3SB | Good (2022) |
| 10 | Applepips Day Nursery (Heritage House) Full day care · 25 places · BN16 3EY | Report card: 5 expected (Feb 2026) |
| 11 | Activ8 Nursery Rustington Full day care · 53 places · BN16 3HB | Not yet inspected |
| 12 | Premier Education Sessional day care · BN16 4HH | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Rustington?
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 Rustington?
Of 12 nurseries and pre-schools in Rustington, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Angmering Day Nursery, Beech Tree Childcare, Little Fledglings Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Rustington?
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 Rustington?
12 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 10 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Bognor Regis · Findon · Angmering · Bersted
Neighbourhoods
Angmering South · East Preston & Rustington East · Ferring & Kingston Gorse · Rustington North
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.