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Nurturing curious, playful, happy children

St Andrew’s Prep Nursery in Eastbourne is a warm, welcoming early years setting for children aged 9 months to Pre-School age.

Based in Meads, Eastbourne, just a short stroll from the sea, the Nursery sits within our wider
St Andrew’s Prep school community, often recognised among the best prep schools in Eastbourne and trusted by families across the local area.

Light, airy and homely, St Andrew’s Prep Nursery offers a nurturing environment that helps children become happy and confident children.

Located in two purpose-built buildings, the Lodge Nursery and the Casson Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Hub create a friendly and secure atmosphere within the school’s spacious grounds. We aim to give children the best possible educational start by providing a setting with no division between learning and play.

Being part of the wider St Andrew’s Prep school means that the Nursery enjoys many of the Pre-Prep and Prep facilities, including a state-of-the‑art sports hall and dance studio, gym, beautiful pavilion, resource centre, Woodland Classroom and extensive playing fields. As the school is located so close to the sea, the Nursery staff often take the children to the Eastbourne seafront to explore the beach and local area.

Families from Meads, Old Town, Upperton, Holywell and across Eastbourne choose St Andrew’s Prep Nursery for its safe, nurturing atmosphere and its beautiful balance of indoor and outdoor learning.

The Nursery is open 50 weeks of the year, from 8am to 6pm, offering wraparound care that fits the rhythm of modern family life. Children can join at any point during the year, making transitions smooth and stress‑free.

The Nursery is split into three classes – according to their age group.

Class 1 = children aged 9 months to 2 years, located on the ground floor of the Lodge Nursery.
Class 2 = children aged 2 years up until Pre-School age.
Class 3 = Pre-School to Reception age.

For many parents whose older children are already at St Andrew’s Prep, the Nursery provides an ideal introduction for a younger sibling in friendly and familiar surroundings. Every child has a Key Person who is the main point of contact for parents. The Key Person builds a relationship with the child and their family, working together to ensure the best possible outcomes for their education and well-being.

Nursery children progress to the Reception class at St Andrew’s Prep or to other Eastbourne primary schools in the September after their fourth birthday, completing the Early Years Foundation Stage.

To find out more about St Andrew’s Prep Nursery in Eastbourne, please contact us. Call 01323 744820 for Admissions or click the button below to email us.

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