Which pre-schools in CB8 are rated Outstanding?

Pre-schools rated Outstanding within 3 miles of CB8 include Ditton Lodge Nursery, Fairstead House Nursery, Colourbox Montessori School, Newmarket, The Old School House Day Nursery. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do pre-schools in CB8 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 CB8?

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 CB8

There are 11 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of CB8, Newmarket, and 10 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: 11
Outstanding: 4
Good: 6
After-school clubs: 4

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Directory listingWooddittonNewmarket · CB8 8BL

Woodditton, Newmarket

Ditton Lodge Nursery

Ditton Lodge Community Primary School, St Johns Avenue · CB8 8BL

0.9 miles from CB8

OfstedOutstandingJun 2022Sessional24 places

A sessional nursery in Newmarket, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2022. Registered for 24 places and run by Ditton Lodge Community Nursery Pre-School CIO.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingNewmarketSuffolk · CB8 8JE

Newmarket, Suffolk

All Saints Under Fives Pre-School

All Saints Primary School, Vicarage Road · CB8 8JE

1.1 miles from CB8

OfstedGoodFeb 2024Sessional32 places

A sessional nursery in Newmarket, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2024. Registered for 32 places and run by All Saints Under Fives Preschool CIO.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingNewmarketSuffolk · CB8 8QE

Newmarket, Suffolk

Clip Clop Day Nursery

Clifton House, 41 Old Station Road · CB8 8QE

1.2 miles from CB8

OfstedGoodDec 2024Full day care43 places

A full day care nursery in Newmarket, rated Good by Ofsted in December 2024. Registered for 43 places and run by Clip Clop Day Nursery Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingNewmarketSuffolk · CB8 0HY

Newmarket, Suffolk

A1 Fun Club

Foley House, Newmarket · CB8 0HY

1.4 miles from CB8

OfstedGoodJul 2024Full day care45 places

A full day care nursery in Newmarket, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2024. Registered for 45 places and run by A1 Fun Club Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingNewmarketSuffolk · CB8 7AA

Newmarket, Suffolk

Fairstead House Nursery

Fairstead House School, Fordham Road · CB8 7AA

1.6 miles from CB8

OfstedOutstandingJul 2022Full day care21 places

A full day care nursery in Newmarket, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2022. Registered for 21 places and run by Fairstead House School Trust Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingNewmarketSuffolk · CB8 0PU

Newmarket, Suffolk

First Class Preschool

First Class Pre School, Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy · CB8 0PU

1.7 miles from CB8

OfstedGoodApr 2024Sessional32 places

A sessional nursery in Newmarket, rated Good by Ofsted in April 2024. Registered for 32 places and run by Hobbs, Alison.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingNewmarketSuffolk · CB8 0EB

Newmarket, Suffolk

Colourbox Montessori School, Newmarket

Exning Road, Newmarket · CB8 0EB

1.9 miles from CB8

OfstedOutstandingAug 2025Full day care83 places

A full day care nursery in Newmarket, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in August 2025. Registered for 83 places and run by Colourbox Montessori School Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingNewmarketSuffolk · CB8 0DL

Newmarket, Suffolk

A1 Fun Club @ Paddocks

Paddocks Cp School, Rochfort Avenue · CB8 0DL

2.2 miles from CB8

Not yet gradedFull day care14 places

A full day care nursery in Newmarket. Registered for 14 places and run by A1 Fun Club Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingStetchworthNewmarket · CB8 9TH

Stetchworth, Newmarket

The Old School House Day Nursery

The Old School Nursery, 69 High Street · CB8 9TH

2.4 miles from CB8

OfstedOutstandingMay 2022Full day care106 places

A full day care nursery in Newmarket, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2022. Registered for 106 places and run by Bright Stars Nurseries UK Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingNewmarketSuffolk · CB8 7EA

Newmarket, Suffolk

Red Robins Day Nursery

8a Studlands Park Industrial Estate, Studlands Park Avenue · CB8 7EA

2.7 miles from CB8

OfstedGoodJun 2023Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Newmarket, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2023. Registered for 30 places and run by St Christopher's Robins Childcare Services Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingMoultonNewmarket · CB8 8SP

Moulton, Newmarket

Moulton Pre School

Moulton Village Hall, Bridge Street · CB8 8SP

2.8 miles from CB8

OfstedGoodFeb 2023Sessional26 places

A sessional nursery in Newmarket, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2023. Registered for 26 places and run by Moulton Preschool Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Childcare in CB8 at a glance

Inspection results: 10 of the 11 pre-schools within 3 miles of CB8 (91%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 4 Outstanding and 6 Good.
Ages taken: 11 list babies under 2, 11 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 11 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 Suffolk's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours