# The Co-Operative Childcare Sussex The Co-Operative Childcare Sussex is a full-day nursery at Childcare Centre, University Of Sussex, Southern Ring Road, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9BT, in Falmer, East Sussex. It is registered for 101 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 6 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Places For Children (PFP) Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-co-operative-childcare-sussex-2886063 Last checked 30 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Childcare Centre, University Of Sussex, Southern Ring Road, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9BT - Registered places: 101 - Phone: 01273 678356 - Website: https://www.littlepioneers.coop/find-your-nursery/sussex_uni_nursery/ - Run by: [Places For Children (PFP) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/places-for-children-pfp-limited) - Ofsted URN: 2886063 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 24 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Expected standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Strong standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2886063 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2026 (Reference 2886063). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2886063) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2886063) - Registered places: 101 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2886063) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Childcare Centre, University Of Sussex, Southern Ring Road, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9BT Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.864395,-0.081765 - Station: Falmer, 0.3 miles - 12 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Stanmer Park, 0.4 miles NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In East Sussex there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021. When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery ## Ratings - Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 30 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Coldean Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles | | Moulsecoomb Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles | | Bevendean Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles | | Brighton Aldridge Community Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Bee in the Woods Kindergarten Stanmer Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bee-in-the-woods-kindergarten-stanmer-park-2733101) | Outstanding | | | 1.1 miles | | [Caterpillars Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caterpillars-preschool-2849851) | | | | 1.3 miles | | [Jump Start Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jump-start-nursery-ey380580) | Outstanding | | | 1.5 miles | | [Happy Valley Pre School Brighton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-valley-pre-school-brighton-ey558332) | Good | | | 1.8 miles | | [Oak Cottage Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-cottage-nursery-ey385269) | Good | | | 2.0 miles | | [Cherry Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-nursery-ey284309) | Good | | | 2.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is The Co-Operative Childcare Sussex's Ofsted rating? The Co-Operative Childcare Sussex was inspected on 24 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can The Co-Operative Childcare Sussex take? The Co-Operative Childcare Sussex is registered with Ofsted for up to 101 children at any one time. ### Who runs The Co-Operative Childcare Sussex? The Co-Operative Childcare Sussex is run by Places For Children (PFP) Limited, which runs 34 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to The Co-Operative Childcare Sussex? Falmer is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact The Co-Operative Childcare Sussex? You can call 01273 678356 and visit www.littlepioneers.coop. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2886063) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Your+Co-op+Childcare+Sussex&query_place_id=ChIJreljo7eIdUgR0uxiWhskR6Y) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.