--- title: "62 Day Nurseries near Norwich, 6 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/east-of-england/norfolk/norwich description: "Compare 62 day nurseries near Norwich: 6 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.7★ from 305 Google reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near Norwich **4.4★** average from **41** Google reviews We track 62 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Norwich. At their latest inspection: 6 rated Outstanding, 49 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. One setting has already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 305 Google reviews across 30 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 38 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 33 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and Google reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit. ## Nurseries in Norwich at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of Norwich. 62 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.7★ 305 Google reviews 38 Accept funded hours 33 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 6 - Good 49 7 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 1 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Norwich - Orchidale Children's Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/orchidale-children-s-nursery-nr8-6ht-ey488376) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.9★ (58) - Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Thorpe (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-norwich-thorpe-nr7-0ht-254137) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.9★ (7) - Once upon a time Nursery School (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/once-upon-a-time-nursery-school-nr7-8de-ey355999) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (3) ## Nursery locations in and around Norwich ## Day nurseries in Norwich - ### Little Squirrels Play Forest ★ 5.0 (5 reviews) Norwich · NR1 3DD · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-squirrels-play-forest-nr1-3dd-ey543579 - ### Chestnut Nursery Norfolk St. Giles ★ 4.1 (12 reviews) Norwich · NR2 1LL · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-nursery-norfolk-ltd-st-giles-nr2-1ll-ey484511 - ### Chapelfield Children's Day Nursery ★ 4.3 (6 reviews) Norwich · NR2 1SF · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/chapelfield-children-s-day-nursery-ltd-nr2-1sf-254014 - ### The Hamlet Charity Norwich · NR2 1SJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-hamlet-centre-children-s-service-nr2-1sj-ey435182 - ### Treehouse Children's Centre ★ 4.4 (18 reviews) Norwich · NR3 3DN · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/treehouse-children-s-centre-nr3-3dn-254328 - ### Magdalen Gates Nursery NORWICH · NR3 1NG https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/magdalen-gates-nursery-nr3-1ng-2867148 - ### Little Squirrels Play Forest Magdalen Norwich · NR3 4LN · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-squirrels-play-forest-magdalen-nr3-4ln-2714145 - ### City College Nursery NORWICH · NR2 2LJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/city-college-nursery-nr2-2lj-254021 - ### Spring Thorpe Hamlet Norwich · NR1 4HT · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/spring-thorpe-hamlet-nr1-4ht-ey550380 - ### Kid Ease at County Hall NORWICH · NR1 2DG · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kid-ease-at-county-hall-nr1-2dg-ey276220 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Norwich? We list 62 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Norwich. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Norwich are rated Outstanding? 6 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Norwich, including Orchidale Children's Nursery, Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Thorpe, Once upon a time Nursery School. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location. What do parents say about nurseries near Norwich? Across 30 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Norwich have left 305 Google reviews at an average of 4.7★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals. Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Norwich? 38 of the 62 nurseries within 1 miles of Norwich (61%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top. Which nurseries near Norwich take babies? 33 settings within 1 miles of Norwich are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common. These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. 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