Pre-School Activities

Try Rugbytots

Our dynamic weekly play sessions enable boys and girls aged 2–7 to develop their social and physical skills in a fun, positive environment. For more details, just call or email: 0345 313 0421 helen@rugbytots.co.uk rugbytots.co.uk

Pre-School Other Groups

Pre-School Sport and Gym

Cai Baby Yoga, 1-2-1 & group classes, 12wks to mobile, 07999 286778

Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford, gymnastics from 4yrs+; Thur 4-6pm, 01323 490011

Eternity Gymnastics, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, 22mths-5yrs, Thu am, 07925 052397

Frontier School of Karate & Kickboxing (FSK), Heathfield, Uckfield, Battle, Crowborough, 3yrs+, 07970 686054 (see advert p.18)

Fun Abounds, Uckfield, Mini Fun, Mon & Fri am, 0-5yrs, 01825 768479

Giggle & Tumble, Heathfield Leisure Centre, Sat 10am-12pm, 0-5yrs, 01435 868824

Glide Balance Bike, activity led bike classes to teach the skills to ride a pedal bicycle, 2-6yrs, 07930 676035

Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, Little Tekkers Football, Tue 5-5.45pm, 4- 6yrs, 01323 509859

Happyjacks Pop Up Gym Play gymnastics based play events for walkers-5yrs, various venues, 07738 381384 (see advert p.6)

Kids Yoga with Iona, story-based yoga sessions in Lewes for U5s, 07452 961321

Little Kickers, fun football training, Eastbourne, Lewes, Heathfield, 18mths-5yrs, 07802 864719 (see advert)

Mini Mornings, trampoline & softplay fun for U5s, Urban Jump, Healthfield, Mon & Fri, 10am/noon, 01435 863277

Ninja Arena Eastbourne BN21 3NW, activity & obstacle course, U5s (conf. walker), Tue/Thur, 10am12pm, 01273 054949

Pre-School Gymnastics lessons at the Sovereign Centre 4yrs+, 01323 738822

Rugbytots, weekly play sessions in Eastbourne & Lewes for boys & girls, 2-5yrs, 0345 313 0421 (see advert)

Tom’s Rhinos Rugby School, Saturday mornings, Eastbourne, ages 2+, free trial class available, 07572 010771

Tumble Tots Lewes, Tuesdays, sessions from 6 months - 5 years held at Kings Church, 07774 123814

Uckfield Gymnastic Club, from crawling to adults, led by British Gymnastics qualified coaches, office@uckfieldgymnastics.co.uk

Zen Toddler Yoga, Horam Manor Farm, Heathfield, walking5yrs, 07539 501402

Pre-School Swimming

Crest Swim School, swimming lessons

4 mths+ in Chailey, 01444 213707

Crowborough Leisure Centre, swimming 6mths+, 01892 665488

Hailsham Leisure Centre, swimming lessons from 2yrs+, separate toddler area, 01323 846755

Hydro School, Eastbourne, 3yrs+, 07840 146248

Lewes Leisure Centre, fun swimming & lessons available from birth, 01273 486000

Love Baby Swim School, birth upwards, Oaklands Park Pool Isfield, nr Uckfield, Mon-Fri, 01825 840377

Motcombe Pool, Eastbourne, swimming lessons from 3mths+, 01323 410748

Ottertots, from 6 weeks 4 years, Eastbourne, Tuesdays 10am-12pm & Thursdays 11.30-1.30pm, term time, 07936 592840

Puddle Ducks baby & preschool swimming lessons, North Chailey, Crowborough & Hailsham, 01892 617246

Seaford Head Pool, pre-school lessons, 5mths+, 01323 897632

Seahaven Swim & Fitness Centre, Newhaven, pre-school lessons, 5mths+, 01273 512498

Small Splashes, Wilmington, babies - 9yrs, 07951 129354

Sovereign Centre, Eastbourne, lessons from 3mths+, 01323 738822

Uckfield Leisure Centre, swimming lessons from 6mths+; Little Splasher sessions for U5s MonFri, 01825 761160

Water Babies, Chailey Heritage School, weekends, birth4yrs, 01273 552454

Water Babies, Bexhill, Crowborough, Eastbourne, Ticehurst, Tunbridge Wells, birth - 4yrs, 01424 892568

Water Nippers, Isfield nr Uckfield & Seaford, 0-8yrs,, 01273 621333

Action Tots, Eastbourne, Mon & Thu am, 2.5-4yrs, 07973 168585 (see advert p.9)

Baby College, multi-activity classes to enhance toddler development, Mailing CC Lewes, Wed am, 07988 029284 (see advert)

Cherry Wood Adventures Bluebell Club, outdoor activities, Arlington, Fri, 2-4yrs, 07887 556336

Hellingly Preschool, Breakfast and after School club plus holiday club 9am - 2pm, 07396 271396

Messy play and sensory classes at KiddiCity, U5s, 07947 080902 Role play sessions with toys, props and dressing up, U7s., 07947 080902

Social Tots, Eastbourne, Mon-Thu am, crawler-2.5yrs, 07973 168585 (see advert p.9)

WAVES Family Drop In, Seaford, coffee, breastfeeding, info, play, TueThu 9.30-12.30pm, 01323 873797

Woodland Playgroup/Forest School Lewes, craft, campfire, storytelling & more, Fri 10-11.30am, 2yrs+, wildinthewoods.weebly.com (see advert)

Daycare Nurseries

Attwood Farm Nursery School, Bodle Street Green, Nr Hailsham, birth - 5yrs, 01323 831781

Bede’s Nursery & Pre-Prep, Eastbourne, 3mths-7yrs, 01323 356987

Bluebell Barn Nursery, Stone Cross, Eastbourne, 3mths - 5yrs, 01323 487081

Bluebell Hill, Seaville Drive, Eastbourne, 3mths - 5yrs, 01323 724017

Bluebell Wood, Goward Hall, Cade St, Heathfield, 3mths - 5yrs, 01435 868949

Bright Beginnings, Enys Road, Eastbourne, 3mths - 5yrs, 01323 648484

Bunny Run Childcare Centre, Hellingly, 0-5yrs, 01323 848490

Busy Bees Nursery, St James Street, Lewes, 05yrs, 01273 480736

Busy Bees, Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne BN23 8BS, 8wks - 5yrs, 01323 743838

Camelot Kids, Lewes Rd, Eastbourne, 0-5yrs, baby room availability, register now for September, 01323 725207

Copperfield’s Day Nursery, Saffrons Road, Eastbourne, 4mths - 5yrs, 01323 644661

Cumnor House Sussex, Private Nursery, flexible hours, funded places, 2yrs+, 01825 792006

Denton Island Nursery, Newhaven, 3mths - 5yrs, 01273 517250

High Cliff Academy Nursery, Southdown Rd, Newhaven, 3yrs+, funding accepted 9am-3pm, 01273 041471

Hopscotch Children’s Nursery, Seaford & Peacehaven, 0-5yrs, 01273 385577

JHM Holy Cross Nursery, Uckfield, 2 - 5yrs, 01825 769050

Ladybirds Pre-school, Ticehurst, large outdoor area, sensory room, 0-5yrs, Mon-Fri year round, 01580 201617

Leaps & Bounds Day Nursery, Eastbourne Town Centre, 3mths5yrs, 01323 410585

Little Acorns Day Nursery, Elim Family Centre, Hartfield Rd, Eastbourne, 0 - 5yrs, 01323 731843

Little Poppets at Seaford Primary School, 2 - 5yrs, 01323 896069

Little Rockets Childcare, Langney Shopping Centre, Eastbourne, open Mon - Fri, 0 - 5yrs, 01323 301220

Little Tinkers Nursery School, Five Ashes, 3mths - 5yrs, 01825 830772

Manor Twiglets Nursery, Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, 2 - 5yrs, 01825 765487

Meadows Mere Nursery School, Kingsmere, Eastbourne, 1 - 5yrs, 01323 461114

Oakwood Academy Nursery, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, 6mths - 5yrs, 01323 501251 ext 5

Old School House Montessori Nursery, De Monfort Rd, Lewes, 05yrs, 01273 480492

Owlets Nursery School, Priory Learning Centre, Eastbourne, 2-5yrs, funding available, 07745 347352