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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.

Postcodes: IP13 · NR2–NR9

Childcare numbers for Norfolk

Daily fees range
£36–£94
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
1
14% of nurseries
Funded childcare
7
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
7
Across Norfolk
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Top nurseries in Norfolk

Showing 13 of 7 selected nursery listings · 7 total in this area.

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Treetops Nursery Easton
Area avg from
£79/day*
Ofsted: Good

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
Easton Pre-School Group
Area avg from
£79/day*
Ofsted: Good

Easton Pre-School Group

Easton Farm Park, Pound Corner, Easton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0EQ
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 26 Spaces available
Orchidale Children's Nursery
Area avg from
£79/day*
Ofsted: Outstanding

Orchidale Children's Nursery

Nursery Bungalow, Fir Covert Road, Taverham, Norwich NR8 6HT, United Kingdom
Child Led Capacity 75 Spaces available
Muddy Puddles Nursery
From
£36/day
Ofsted: Good

Muddy Puddles Nursery

YMCA Norfolk, Aylsham Road, Norwich NR3 2HF, United Kingdom
Play-Based Capacity 90 Waiting list
Chestnut Nursery Schools at The Diamond Centre
From
£92/day
Ofsted: Good

Chestnut Nursery Schools at The Diamond Centre

Sprowston Diamond Centre, School Lane, Sprowston, Norwich NR7 8TR, United Kingdom
Play-Based Capacity 49 Spaces available
Chestnut Nursery Schools Taverham
From
£92/day
Ofsted: Good

Chestnut Nursery Schools Taverham

11 Beech Avenue, Taverham, Norwich NR8 6HW, United Kingdom
Play-Based Capacity 47 Limited spaces
Chestnut Nursery School St Giles
From
£94/day
Ofsted: Good

Chestnut Nursery School St Giles

38A St. Giles Street, Norwich NR2 1LL, United Kingdom
Play-Based Capacity 74 Limited spaces
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How to Calculate Nursery Fee in Norfolk?

Get a quick estimate of what childcare could cost your family each week and month in Norfolk.

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Norfolk average
£79/day
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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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Helpful answers

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.