Childcare in Suffolk
Nurseries, childminders, fees and Ofsted ratings — computed from the official register.
603
Providers
376
Nurseries
15.2%
Outstanding
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Avg fee
Top-rated nurseries in Suffolk
- Yorley Barn Nursery SchoolSUDBURY · Outstanding
- Little Wonders PreschoolHaverhill · Outstanding
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- The Granary Nursery SchoolWOODBRIDGE · Outstanding
- Dizzys Day NurseryHaverhill · Outstanding
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- Sunshine Nursery SchoolSudbury · Outstanding
- Small World KindergartenIPSWICH · Outstanding
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Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Suffolk
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 Suffolk?
Suffolk has 603 registered childcare providers: 376 nurseries and 227 childminders.
How good are nurseries in Suffolk?
15.2% of rated providers in Suffolk hold an Outstanding grade (61 Outstanding, 338 Good).
Can I use funded 15/30 hours childcare in Suffolk?
Yes — eligible families can use government-funded childcare hours at participating providers in Suffolk. 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.