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Nurseries in Sudbury

Sudbury is a historic Suffolk market town on the River Stour, with Market Hill, Old Market Place and the Stour Valley forming key parts of its local identity. The town sits within Babergh and uses CO10 addresses, while early-years funding is administered by Suffolk County Council.

Postcodes: CO10

Childcare numbers for Sudbury

Daily fees range
£55–£73
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
1
50% of nurseries
Funded childcare
2
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
2
Across Suffolk
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Top nurseries in Sudbury

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Sunshine Nursery School
From
£55/day
Ofsted: Outstanding

Sunshine Nursery School

8 Warner Way, Chilton Industrial Estate, Sudbury CO10 2GG, United Kingdom
Play-based Capacity 142 Limited spaces
Bright Horizons Great Cornard Day Nursery and Preschool
From
£73/day
Ofsted: Good

Bright Horizons Great Cornard Day Nursery and Preschool

Wells Hall Road, Great Cornard, Sudbury CO10 0NH, United Kingdom
Play-based Capacity 82 Spaces available
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Estimated cost in Sudbury
£192/week
· £9984/year
Based on the area average of £64/day

Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.

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The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Suffolk County Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.

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Nursery questions in Sudbury

What postcode covers nurseries in Sudbury?

CO10 is the postcode district used for Sudbury addresses, including the historic town centre around Market Hill and Old Market Place.

Is Sudbury in Babergh?

Yes. Sudbury is within the Babergh district of Suffolk, while services such as early-years education and funded childcare are handled at county level by Suffolk County Council.

Who manages funded childcare in Sudbury?

Suffolk County Council administers funded early education and childcare for families in Sudbury.

What funded childcare is available in Sudbury?

All 3 and 4-year-olds receive 15 funded hours a week for 38 weeks. Eligible working families with children aged 9 months to 4 years can receive up to 30 funded hours a week.

Can some 2-year-olds receive funded childcare in Sudbury?

Yes. Some 2-year-olds who meet the government eligibility criteria can receive up to 15 funded hours of early education each week.

What SEND support applies to preschool children in Sudbury?

Sudbury is covered by the Suffolk SEND Local Offer, which includes early-years information and support for children with special educational needs or disabilities.

How is Ofsted information used for Sudbury nurseries?

Ofsted regulates and inspects registered early-years provision in England. ToddleKids can present relevant Ofsted information alongside Sudbury nursery details, helping keep inspection and childcare information connected on the same listing.