Best Nurseries in Stowmarket
18 nurseries in Stowmarket — 0 Outstanding, 14 Good
Ofsted ratings in Stowmarket
18
Total nurseries
14
Good
4
Not yet rated
Haughley Village Hall, Stowmarket
Stonham Aspal Church of England Primary School, Stowmarket
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Stowmarket
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in Stowmarket?
Stowmarket has 18 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 0 are rated Outstanding and 14 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Stowmarket are rated Outstanding or Good?
78% of nurseries in Stowmarket are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Stowmarket?
This page lists all 18 nurseries in Stowmarket sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.