# Cost of nursery in East Sussex

We know published fees for 0 of the 178 open nurseries we list in East Sussex.

That is too few to give a reliable typical fee for East Sussex (we need at least 3). Until we know more, use the calculator with your nursery's own day rate, or the England figure it falls back to.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/childcare-costs/east-sussex

## Median full-day fee by age

| Age | Median | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | Not enough data | 0 known, need 3 |
| Age 2 | Not enough data | 0 known, need 3 |
| Age 3 to 4 | Not enough data | 0 known, need 3 |

## Compared

- All nurseries we list in England: £88 (665 nurseries' published fees)
- England average, under 2: £75.50 a 10-hour day (England average, nursery, under 2 (Coram Childcare Survey 2026: £188.75 for 25 hours a week, converted to a 10-hour day))

## Methodology

- Medians use each nursery's lowest published full-day price for that age, from nursery websites and listings, as last checked on 14 November 2026. A median needs at least 3 nurseries.
- Published fees are often the headline rate: some nurseries charge more for shorter weeks, add meals, or price by session. Always check the nursery's own price list.

- [Work out your monthly cost in East Sussex](https://toddly.co.uk/childcare-cost-calculator?la=east-sussex)
- [Funded hours in East Sussex](https://toddly.co.uk/funded-hours/east-sussex)
- [Compare nurseries in East Sussex](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/east-sussex)
- [Nursery fees index](https://toddly.co.uk/data/nursery-fees/2026-q4)

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does a nursery cost in East Sussex?

We know published fees for 0 of the 178 open nurseries we list in East Sussex.

### Is nursery cheaper with funded hours in East Sussex?

Yes, for eligible families. Working parents can get 30 hours a week for 38 weeks from 9 months old, and every 3 and 4-year-old gets 15 hours. Nurseries may charge for meals and other extras on funded hours.

### Why do you only show fees for some nurseries?

We only show prices a nursery has published. We know them for 0 of 178 nurseries in East Sussex; the rest have not published fees online yet.