Which pre-schools in Fakenham are rated Outstanding?

Pre-schools rated Outstanding within 10 miles of Fakenham include Fakenham Children's Day Care, Blossoms Childcare West Raynham, Valley Farm Nursery School. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do pre-schools in Fakenham 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 Fakenham?

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 Fakenham

There are 13 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 10 miles of Fakenham, Norfolk, and 11 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: 13
Outstanding: 3
Good: 8
After-school clubs: 1

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Directory listingLancaster NorthFakenham · NR21 9RZ

Lancaster North, Fakenham

Little Angels pre school Fakenham

Fakenham Rugby Club, The Stringer Ground · NR21 9RZ

0.5 miles from Fakenham

Not yet gradedSessional25 places

A sessional nursery in Fakenham. Registered for 25 places and run by Little Angels of Fakenham Pre School Committee.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingLancaster NorthFakenham · NR21 9QP

Lancaster North, Fakenham

Fakenham Children's Day Care

Fakenham Childrens Daycare Centre, Field Lane · NR21 9QP

0.8 miles from Fakenham

OfstedOutstandingApr 2024Full day care63 places

A full day care nursery in Fakenham, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in April 2024. Registered for 63 places and run by Fakenham Children's Daycare Centre Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingLittle SnoringFakenham · NR21 0GZ

Little Snoring, Fakenham

Little Snoring Pre-school

Little Snoring Pre School, Stevens Road · NR21 0GZ

3.2 miles from Fakenham

OfstedGoodNov 2023Sessional22 places

A sessional nursery in Fakenham, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2023. Registered for 22 places and run by Little Snoring Pre-school CIO.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingSculthorpeFakenham · NR21 7PX

Sculthorpe, Fakenham

Syderstone Happy Faces Playgroup

Blenheim Park Primary School, Lancaster Road · NR21 7PX

4.1 miles from Fakenham

OfstedGoodJun 2024Sessional26 places

A sessional nursery in Fakenham, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024. Registered for 26 places and run by Syderstone Happy Faces Playgroup Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBlenheim SqaureWest Raynham · NR21 7PA

Blenheim Sqaure, West Raynham

Blossoms Childcare West Raynham

The Burr Centre, Blenheim Sqaure · NR21 7PA

5.6 miles from Fakenham

OfstedOutstandingJun 2025Full day care40 places

A full day care nursery in West Raynham, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2025. Registered for 40 places and run by NK Childcare Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingWells-next-the-seaNorfolk · NR23 1JG

Wells-next-the-sea, Norfolk

Little Gillies

Little Gillies, Polka Road · NR23 1JG

7.3 miles from Fakenham

Inspected April 2026Full day care32 places

A full day care nursery in Wells-next-the-sea, last inspected by Ofsted in April 2026. Registered for 32 places and run by Little Gillies CIO.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingSharringtonHolt · NR24 2PE

Sharrington, Holt

Valley Farm Nursery School

Valley Farm, Sharrington · NR24 2PE

8.0 miles from Fakenham

OfstedOutstandingSep 2025Full day care18 places

A full day care nursery in Holt, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in September 2025. Registered for 18 places and run by Rivett, Claire Elizabeth.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingGreat MassinghamKing'S Lynn · PE32 2EY

Great Massingham, King'S Lynn

Ducklings Pre-School

VC Primary School, Weasenham Road · PE32 2EY

8.6 miles from Fakenham

OfstedGoodSep 2024Full day care16 places

A full day care nursery in King'S Lynn, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2024. Registered for 16 places and run by Duckling's Pre-School Great Massingham Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingFoulshamDereham · NR20 5RW

Foulsham, Dereham

Foulsham & Bintree Playgroup

New Frost Hall, Clay Pit Road · NR20 5RW

8.7 miles from Fakenham

OfstedGoodOct 2024Full day care16 places

A full day care nursery in Dereham, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2024. Registered for 16 places and run by Foulsham & Bintree Playgroup Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBristonNorfolk · NR24 2HH

Briston, Norfolk

Briston Community Nursery School Limited (Pre-School)

Astley Primary School, Fakenham Road · NR24 2HH

9.0 miles from Fakenham

OfstedGoodSep 2022Sessional40 places

A sessional nursery in Briston, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2022. Registered for 40 places and run by Briston Community Nursery School Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingDockingNorfolk · PE31 8LQ

Docking, Norfolk

Docking Pre-School

Well Street, Docking · PE31 8LQ

9.4 miles from Fakenham

OfstedGoodJul 2025Full day care22 places

A full day care nursery in Docking, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2025. Registered for 22 places and run by Docking Day Care Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBristonMelton Constable · NR24 2LG

Briston, Melton Constable

Briston Community Nursery School Limited

The Copeman Centre, Hall Street · NR24 2LG

9.5 miles from Fakenham

OfstedGoodDec 2023Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Melton Constable, rated Good by Ofsted in December 2023. Registered for 30 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingBeetleyDereham · NR20 4BW

Beetley, Dereham

Beetley And District Preschool

The Mobile, St. Marys Community Primary School · NR20 4BW

9.6 miles from Fakenham

OfstedGoodMay 2022Sessional24 places

A sessional nursery in Dereham, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2022. Registered for 24 places and run by Beetley And District Pre-School CIO.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Childcare in Fakenham at a glance

Inspection results: 11 of the 13 pre-schools within 10 miles of Fakenham (85%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 3 Outstanding and 8 Good.
Ages taken: 13 list babies under 2, 13 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 13 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