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4.3★ average from 48 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 29 day nurseries within 2 miles of Bury St Edmunds, all registered with Ofsted. 28 of those have a Bury St Edmunds address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 5 rated Outstanding, 21 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement — 96% of graded settings here are Good or better. 2 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 113 Google reviews across 13 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 13 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 15 are registered to take babies under two. Open any nursery below for its inspection history, fees, hours and what local parents have said.

Nurseries in Bury St Edmunds at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for settings within 2 miles of Bury St Edmunds.

29
Ofsted-registered nurseries
96%
Good or Outstanding
4.6★
113 parent reviews
13
Accept funded hours
15
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding5
  • Good21
  • Requires improvement1

2 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 2 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there near Bury St Edmunds?
We list 29 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Bury St Edmunds, 28 of which have a Bury St Edmunds address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Bury St Edmunds are rated Outstanding?
5 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 2 miles of Bury St Edmunds, including Colourbox Montessori School, Barrow, Colourbox Red Lodge. 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 Bury St Edmunds?
Across 13 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 2 miles of Bury St Edmunds have left 113 Google reviews at an average of 4.6★. 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 Bury St Edmunds?
13 of the 29 nurseries within 2 miles of Bury St Edmunds (45%) 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 Bury St Edmunds take babies?
15 settings within 2 miles of Bury St Edmunds 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.

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