Nurseries in Rother
Rother is a coastal and rural district known for its mix of historic towns, countryside villages and seaside communities. Covering postcode districts TN31, TN32, TN33, TN39 and TN40, it includes Bexhill-on-Sea, Rye, Battle, Robertsbridge and surrounding villages. Families benefit from rail links to Eastbourne, Hastings, Ashford International and London, as well as access to the A259 and A21. The area offers beaches, parks, woodlands, playgrounds, heritage sites and family-friendly events. With a growing family population in towns like Bexhill and strong community ties in rural villages, demand for childcare is steady across the district.
Parents in Rother typically pay £75 per day for childcare, which is slightly 1% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £75
- Comparison
- -1% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 741 places
Nurseries near you in Rother
Frequently Asked Questions
In Rother, private nurseries often accept children from around 3 months old. School-based or council nurseries usually take children from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after a child turns 3, with earlier eligibility possible for some 2 year olds.
All 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours weekly, with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. Some 2 year olds also qualify, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old may receive funded childcare. Tax Free Childcare can help reduce overall nursery fees.
Nursery fees in Rother typically range from £60–£115 per day, with Bexhill-on-Sea usually at the higher end due to demand from local families and commuters.
All nurseries in Rother are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by East Sussex County Council.
Ask about outdoor learning, links to beaches or woodlands, how funded hours are structured and any extra charges for meals, nappies or extended sessions.
Applying for funding
Rother is covered by East Sussex County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the East Sussex County Council website
