Nurseries in Wealden
Wealden is the largest district in East Sussex, covering a wide area of countryside, market towns and growing family communities. Postcodes include BN20, BN24, BN26, BN27, TN21 and TN22, with towns such as Hailsham, Uckfield, Crowborough, Heathfield and Polegate. Families benefit from rail links to London and Brighton, as well as access to the A22, A27 and A259. The area offers country parks, woodlands, playgrounds, leisure facilities and community hubs. With expanding housing developments and strong demand for early years places, nurseries in Hailsham, Uckfield and Crowborough often experience high levels of enquiries.
Parents in Wealden typically pay £76 per day for childcare, which is slightly 1% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £76
- Comparison
- +1% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 960 places
Nurseries near you in Wealden
Frequently Asked Questions
In Wealden, private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old. School nurseries usually offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after a child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier based on financial or work criteria.
All 3 and 4 year olds can access 15 funded hours per week, 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 provides a further 20 percent top up.
Nursery fees in Wealden typically range from £55–£110 per day, with Uckfield and Crowborough generally at the higher end due to strong family demand.
All nurseries in Wealden are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by East Sussex County Council.
Ask about outdoor learning, forest school opportunities, how funded hours are structured, staff retention and any extra charges for meals, consumables or extended sessions.
Applying for funding
Wealden 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
