Which pre-schools in Cromer are rated Outstanding?

Pre-schools rated Outstanding within 10 miles of Cromer include Suffield Park Nursery, The Strawberry Patch Nursery & Preschool, Dandelion Education Ltd. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do pre-schools in Cromer offer funded childcare?

Most nurseries in England offer government-funded hours: 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and up to 30 hours for eligible working parents of children from 9 months. Ask each one which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between pre-schools in Cromer?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Ofsted grade and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Pre-schools in Cromer

There are 14 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 10 miles of Cromer, Norfolk, and 12 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Pre-schools: 14
Outstanding: 3
Good: 9
After-school clubs: 2

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Directory listingAylmertonNorwich · NR11 8PZ

Aylmerton, Norwich

Little Sprouts Nursery

Aylmerton Village Hall, Church Road · NR11 8PZ

1.6 miles from Cromer

Not yet gradedFull day care27 places

A full day care nursery in Norwich. Registered for 27 places and run by Little Sprouts Childcare Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingSuffield ParkCromer · NR27 0AD

Suffield Park, Cromer

Suffield Park Nursery

Suffield Park Infant School, Mill Road · NR27 0AD

1.6 miles from Cromer

OfstedOutstandingNov 2022Full day care85 places

A full day care nursery in Cromer, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2022. Registered for 85 places and run by Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School Governing Body.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingSheringhamNorfolk · NR26 8AB

Sheringham, Norfolk

Ladybird Preschool Nursery

Cromer Road Play Area, SHERINGHAM · NR26 8AB

2.3 miles from Cromer

OfstedGoodJan 2025Full day care33 places

A full day care nursery in Sheringham, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2025. Registered for 33 places and run by Ladybird Pre-School Nursery CIO.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingAlbyNorwich · NR11 7PH

Alby, Norwich

Stepping Stones Pre-School

Aldborough CP School, Alby Hill · NR11 7PH

4.8 miles from Cromer

OfstedGoodJun 2024Sessional22 places

A sessional nursery in Norwich, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024. Registered for 22 places and run by Stepping Stones Pre-School (Aldborough) Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHempsteadHolt · NR25 6LB

Hempstead, Holt

The Strawberry Patch Nursery & Preschool

Becketts Farm, Hempstead · NR25 6LB

6.0 miles from Cromer

OfstedOutstandingSep 2025Full day care98 places

A full day care nursery in Holt, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in September 2025. Registered for 98 places and run by The Strawberry Patch Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingAntinghamNorth Walsham · NR28 0NR

Antingham, North Walsham

Little Ants Childcare

Winridge, Elderton Lane · NR28 0NR

6.1 miles from Cromer

Not yet gradedFull day care14 places

A full day care nursery in North Walsham. Registered for 14 places and run by Little Ants Childcare Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingMundesleyNorfolk · NR11 8LE

Mundesley, Norfolk

Pebbles Pre-School & Day Care

Trunch Road, Mundesley · NR11 8LE

7.7 miles from Cromer

OfstedGoodSep 2024Full day care52 places

A full day care nursery in Mundesley, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2024. Registered for 52 places and run by Pebbles Children and Family Services.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHoltNorfolk · NR25 6SF

Holt, Norfolk

The Owl Playschool

Owl Play School, Valley Lane · NR25 6SF

7.9 miles from Cromer

OfstedGoodNov 2023Sessional25 places

A sessional nursery in Holt, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2023. Registered for 25 places and run by Owl Playschool Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingNorth WalshamNorfolk · NR28 0EE

North Walsham, Norfolk

Millfield Pre-School

South Rise, North Walsham · NR28 0EE

9.0 miles from Cromer

OfstedGoodSep 2023Sessional28 places

A sessional nursery in North Walsham, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2023. Registered for 28 places and run by Millfield Pre-School Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingNorth WalshamNorfolk · NR28 9AY

North Walsham, Norfolk

Poppies Nursery

The Pavilion, Memorial Park · NR28 9AY

9.1 miles from Cromer

OfstedGoodFeb 2024Full day care27 places

A full day care nursery in North Walsham, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2024. Registered for 27 places and run by Eastwick, Laura.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingNorth WalshamNorfolk · NR28 9HG

North Walsham, Norfolk

Town Tots Pre School

Town Tots Pre School, Manor Road · NR28 9HG

9.1 miles from Cromer

OfstedGoodMay 2024Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in North Walsham, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2024. Registered for 30 places and run by The Benjamin Foundation.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingNorth WalshamNorfolk · NR28 9AT

North Walsham, Norfolk

Chestnut @ St Nicholas House

St. Nicholas House School, 46 Yarmouth Road · NR28 9AT

9.2 miles from Cromer

OfstedGoodJun 2021Full day care74 places

A full day care nursery in North Walsham, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2021. Registered for 74 places and run by Chestnut Nursery Schools Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingNorth WalshamNorfolk · NR28 9HZ

North Walsham, Norfolk

Brightstart Montessori Nursery, North Walsham

The Atrium, Spenser Avenue · NR28 9HZ

9.4 miles from Cromer

OfstedGoodSep 2025Sessional41 places

A sessional nursery in North Walsham, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2025. Registered for 41 places and run by Halkyard, Barry.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingAylshamNorfolk · NR11 6FJ

Aylsham, Norfolk

Dandelion Education Ltd

Brick Kiln Wood, Woodgate Way · NR11 6FJ

9.8 miles from Cromer

OfstedOutstandingMar 2022Full day care41 places

A full day care nursery in Aylsham, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in March 2022. Registered for 41 places and run by Dandelion Education Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Childcare in Cromer at a glance

Inspection results: 12 of the 14 pre-schools within 10 miles of Cromer (86%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 3 Outstanding and 9 Good.
Ages taken: 14 list babies under 2, 14 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 14 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours: Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Norfolk's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours