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4.3★ average from 1,348 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 168 day nurseries in Suffolk, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 28 rated Outstanding, 113 rated Good, 3 currently Requires Improvement — 98% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 9 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 537 Google reviews across 61 of these nurseries, averaging 4.4★. 99 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 79 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and parent reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit.

Nurseries in Suffolk at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Suffolk.

168
Ofsted-registered nurseries
98%
Good or Outstanding
4.4★
537 parent reviews
99
Accept funded hours
79
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding28
  • Good113
  • Requires improvement3

23 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 9 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Suffolk?
We list 168 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Suffolk, 166 of which have a Suffolk address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Suffolk are rated Outstanding?
28 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Suffolk, including Colourbox Montessori School, Newmarket, Wellington Nursery. 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 Suffolk?
Across 61 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Suffolk have left 537 Google reviews at an average of 4.4★. 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 Suffolk?
99 of the 168 nurseries in Suffolk (59%) 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 Suffolk take babies?
79 settings in Suffolk 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.