Childcare in Norfolk
Nurseries, childminders, fees and Ofsted ratings — computed from the official register.
629
Providers
353
Nurseries
14.4%
Outstanding
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Avg fee
Top-rated nurseries in Norfolk
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- Cawston MontessoriNorwich · Outstanding
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- Once upon a time Nursery SchoolNorwich · Outstanding
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- St Michael's Family Centre (Church Lane)Kings Lynn · Outstanding
- Little Owls (Scarning)Scarning, Dereham · Outstanding
- Bluebell NurseryNorwich · Outstanding
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Norfolk
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are there in Norfolk?
Norfolk has 629 registered childcare providers: 353 nurseries and 276 childminders.
How good are nurseries in Norfolk?
14.4% of rated providers in Norfolk hold an Outstanding grade (63 Outstanding, 376 Good).
Can I use funded 15/30 hours childcare in Norfolk?
Yes — eligible families can use government-funded childcare hours at participating providers in Norfolk. Each provider profile shows funded place availability where known.
Inspection data sourced from Ofsted (England), Care Inspectorate (Scotland), and CIW (Wales), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. NurseryMatch is independent of Ofsted, the Care Inspectorate, CIW, and the UK Government.