Nurseries in Chichester
Chichester district includes the cathedral city along with surrounding villages stretching into the South Downs and towards the Witterings. It is highly sought after by families due to its strong schools, coastal access, countryside, and high-quality early years settings. Nursery demand is particularly strong in Chichester city, Bosham, Fishbourne and the Witterings.
Parents in Chichester typically pay £70 per day for childcare, which is slightly 7% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £70
- Comparison
- -7% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 1,254 places
Nurseries near you in Chichester
nuuri registered
130 places
Ages 1 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
2 August 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
Many nurseries in Chichester accept children from around 3 months of age. School nurseries usually offer places from age 2 or 3. All children can access funded early education from the term after turning 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier.
Across England, 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours, with many working families able to access 30. Some 2 year olds qualify based on circumstances, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old may also receive funded hours. Tax Free Childcare offers a 20 percent top up towards childcare costs.
Daily fees typically range from £65–£135, with the highest rates in central Chichester, Bosham and East or West Wittering.
Ofsted regulates all nurseries in Chichester, with early years funding managed by West Sussex County Council.
Ask about outdoor play, forest school options, session flexibility, staff turnover and how funded hours are structured.
Applying for funding
Chichester is covered by West Sussex County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the West Sussex County Council website
