Area avg from
£71/day*
Treetops Nursery Easton
St. Peters Church Of England Primary Academy, Marlingford Road, Easton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 5AD
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 24 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Norfolk
Nursery provision across Norfolk is almost evenly split between urban and rural settings, but availability is not. The county’s latest childcare assessment highlights particularly strong demand for baby and 2-year-old places, with waiting lists at many providers, so comparing current availability, fees, funded hours and Ofsted information is especially useful for families across Norwich, West Norfolk, Breckland and the coast.
Childcare numbers for Norfolk
Daily fees range
£36–£94
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
1
17% of nurseries
Funded childcare
6
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
6
Across Norfolk
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Area avg from
£79/day*
Orchidale Children's Nursery
Nursery Bungalow, Fir Covert Road, Taverham, Norwich NR8 6HT, United Kingdom
Child Led Capacity 75 Spaces available
From
£36/day
Muddy Puddles Nursery
YMCA Norfolk, Aylsham Road, Norwich NR3 2HF, United Kingdom
Play-Based Capacity 90 Spaces available
From
£92/day
Chestnut Nursery Schools at The Diamond Centre
Sprowston Diamond Centre, School Lane, Sprowston, Norwich NR7 8TR, United Kingdom
Play-Based Capacity 49 Waiting list
From
£92/day
Chestnut Nursery Schools Taverham
11 Beech Avenue, Taverham, Norwich NR8 6HW, United Kingdom
Play-Based Capacity 47 Spaces available
From
£94/day
Chestnut Nursery School St Giles
38A St. Giles Street, Norwich NR2 1LL, United Kingdom
Play-Based Capacity 74 Limited spaces
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Estimated cost in Norfolk
£237/week
· £12324/year
Based on the area average of £79/day
Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Norfolk?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Norfolk County Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit Norfolk County CouncilPostcodes: NR2–NR9
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Nursery questions in Norfolk
Are nursery places equally available across Norfolk?
No. Norfolk reports local imbalances between childcare supply and demand, particularly for children aged 0–2, with many providers operating waiting lists for babies and 2-year-olds.
How much do nurseries cost in Norfolk?
For 3- and 4-year-olds, Norfolk’s 2025 averages were £6.62 an hour for day nurseries, £5.45 for childminders and £5.41 for preschool playgroups. Fees vary considerably by district and provider.
What are Ofsted results like for Norfolk childcare?
At July 2025, 98.9% of inspected Norfolk early-years providers were rated Good or Outstanding, above the 97.9% England figure. Ofsted changed its inspection framework from November 2025, so newer inspections no longer use a single overall grade.
Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Norfolk?
Yes. Eligible working parents can receive up to 30 funded hours a week from the funding period after their child turns 9 months, up to 1,140 hours a year.
Can funded childcare be stretched across more weeks in Norfolk?
Yes, with the provider’s agreement. Norfolk gives the example of taking a 15-hour entitlement as just under 12 hours a week over 48 weeks instead of 15 hours over 38 weeks.
How many childcare providers are there across Norfolk?
Norfolk recorded 721 childcare providers in August 2025: 371 in urban locations and 350 in rural locations. The mix includes day nurseries, preschools, childminders and school-based provision.