--- title: "46 Day Nurseries near Ipswich, 9 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/east-of-england/suffolk/ipswich description: "Compare 46 day nurseries near Ipswich: 9 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.2★ from 202 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 Ipswich **4.4★** average from **59** Google reviews There are 46 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Ipswich on our register. At their latest inspection: 9 rated Outstanding, 30 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 202 Google reviews across 19 of these nurseries, averaging 4.2★. 31 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 20 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and Google reviews. ## Nurseries in Ipswich at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of Ipswich. 46 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.2★ 202 Google reviews 31 Accept funded hours 20 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 9 - Good 30 7 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 1 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Ipswich - Wellington Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/wellington-nursery-ip1-2pb-ey490363) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.1★ (14) - The Lodge Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-lodge-day-nursery-ip1-3qw-ey553256) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.6★ (9) - Little Learners Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-ip3-0ey-ey463846) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.3★ (7) ## Nursery locations in and around Ipswich ## Day nurseries in Ipswich - ### Garden House Nursery ★ 4.5 (8 reviews) Ipswich · IP1 1TJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/garden-house-nursery-ip1-1tj-2721372 - ### The Lodge Day Nursery ★ 4.6 (9 reviews) Ipswich · IP1 3QW · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-lodge-day-nursery-ip1-3qw-ey553256 - ### Small World Kindergarten IPSWICH · IP1 3PP · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/small-world-kindergarten-ip1-3pp-ey479592 - ### Bright Horizons Quayside Day Nursery and Preschool ★ 4.5 (19 reviews) Ipswich · IP4 1LT · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-quayside-day-nursery-and-preschool-ip4-1lt-ey350193 - ### YMCA Childcare Providence Ipswich · IP1 2NU · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ymca-childcare-providence-ip1-2nu-ey560836 - ### St. Marys Preschool Playgroup Ipswich · IP4 4BD · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-preschool-playgroup-ip4-4bd-251658 - ### Wellington Nursery ★ 4.1 (14 reviews) IPSWICH · IP1 2PB · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/wellington-nursery-ip1-2pb-ey490363 - ### Twizzle Tops Day Nursery ★ 4.1 (9 reviews) Ipswich · IP3 8AX · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/twizzle-tops-day-nursery-ip3-8ax-2589197 - ### Little Leaders Childcare Ipswich · IP4 1PD · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-leaders-childcare-ip4-1pd-ey433050 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Ipswich? We list 46 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Ipswich. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Ipswich are rated Outstanding? 9 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Ipswich, including Wellington Nursery, The Lodge Day Nursery, Little Learners 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 Ipswich? Across 19 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Ipswich have left 202 Google reviews at an average of 4.2★. 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 Ipswich? 31 of the 46 nurseries within 1 miles of Ipswich (67%) 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 Ipswich take babies? 20 settings within 1 miles of Ipswich 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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